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What Causes Auction Results to Fly Past the Quoted Range?

Buyers get very frustrated when auction results exceed the quoted range; and justifiably so. Interested buyers invest emotional energy, precious time and valuable dollars when they shortlist and pursue a suitable property. So why is it that some properties sail past their quote ranges while others don’t? There is not just one possible reason ...

What Does it Take to Buy a House in Albert Park for Less than a Million?

On Saturday I attended an auction at 154 Danks Street in Albert Park. It was a bit of a buzz for me to be able to break into this patch, which is tightly held for good reason. Albert Park, Middle Park and South Melbourne arguably boast the highest land values in the entire state - and often these properties are on less than 300sqm ...

The Ultimate Victorian Restoration

Last week I had the pleasure of assisting two very lovely and loyal clients with a would-be property purchase. They have been searching the inner west for their next home for the last two years. Following the birth of their second child this year, they decided to ramp up their search for a three to four bedroom Victorian era home ...

When an Agent Plays Games, Another Will Play Ball

This week was another exciting week for me and my clients in general, though there was one purchase that stood out among the rest. I had the pleasure of working with a delightful couple who are expecting their first child. Despite some difficulties with a game-playing real estate agent, we managed to find the perfect property ...

The One That Got Away

This Saturday just gone I had four auctions. That's right. FOUR. Each of the auctions had one thing in common – they all sold under the hammer. However, there was one property that surprised everyone – 116 Buckingham Drive in Heidelberg. I missed out on this property, and not just by a small margin ...

Hedging Your Bets When You Face an Auction

Recently I had an exciting adventure with a delightful couple who were determined to secure their dream home in Melbourne's inner west. Their criteria was very specific, their budget was sensible and their approach was grounded. I only encountered one issue. The property that caught their attention was an auction property ...

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