This spring is set to sizzle, according to Melbourne's top auctioneers.

The combination of interest rate drops and changes to the first home buyer scheme are the key features that will likely contribute to a busy selling season.

A boom for the market

Independent auctioneer Alisha Hobart said she has already seen a lot more "spark" in the market compared to six months ago and predicts the trend will continue.

"The first of October is going to be really interesting," said Ms Hobart

Changes to the first home buyer scheme come into effect on October 1st this year, which real estate insiders are predicting will mean an influx of first home buyers into the market.

"I don't know whether it's going to work in their favour, but any time there's more competition, more hands in the air and

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