Under the hammer this Saturday

AROUND 185 Ray White auctions are scheduled to occur across the country this Saturday, which is a slight rise on last Saturday’s volume.

Victoria leads the way in terms of volume, with 75 of the group’s total auctions expected to take place in the AFL state on February 16.

Ray White Gladstone Park’s Malek Younan is looking forward to his 10am auction of 12 McGuire Court, Greenvale.

SQM Research’s top residential agent in 2018 said the Spanish-inspired family residence (above) was attracting buyers because of its appearance and location.

“It’s got great character, is private and still close to shops, schools and public transport,” Mr Younan said.

“A lot of people are appreciating the feel of the home which is great. It was built 16 years ago but the kitchen was updated just two years ago. We’ve got mainly families and young professionals looking at it.”

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence has a price guide of $750,000 to $780,000.

It’s a busy day on Saturday for Ray White Gladstone Park as Mr Younan’s co-director Phillip Mercieca is managing the 11am auction of nearby 22 Prior Ave (above).

“It’s a lovely home and Gladstone Park’s a popular suburb to get into,” Mr Mercieca said.

“It’s only 15 kilometres out from the city yet still very affordable. This home is down the street from the primary school, high school and shops. It’s immaculate and fully renovated. We’ve had almost 100 people through this property so as much as it’s supposed to be a slow market, this is proving the opposite.”

Mr Mercieca has attached a price guide of $570,000 to $620,000.

Staying in Melbourne where Ray White Cheltenham’s Kevin Chokshi is auctioning off a "house-sized" unit at 1/13 Latrobe St, Cheltenham (above) with a price guide of $800,000 to $880,000.

The deceased estate, which is going under the hammer at 10.30am, has two courtyards and a double remote garage with internal access.

“It’s single level with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double garage which is not common in units,” Mr Chokshi said.

“The area is quiet, private and Latrobe Street is on the border of Cheltenham and Mentone so you get the best of both worlds.”

A large 661sq m corner block at 3 Ashfield Drive, Berwick (above) is going to auction at 2pm through Ray White Berwick’s Eric Zhang.

“The price is realistic and the home is on a corner block close to everything including freeways, schools, the hospital and Berwick Station,” Mr Zhang said.

The indicative selling price for the three bedroom brick house with swimming pool is $500,000 to $550,000.

Meantime, less than 15kms out from Melbourne’s CBD is the 2.30pm auction of 26 Toward St, Murrumbeena.

On the market through Ray White Carnegie’s Tom Grieve, with a price guide of $650,000 to $700,000, the two bedroom villa (above) is attracting downsizers and first home buyers.

“It’s completely independent and freestanding on its own block of land so there’s no body corporate,” Mr Grieve said.

“So far we’ve had about 75 or 80 groups through. Good properties, priced well, are getting good numbers through.”

In Brisbane is a home (above) going to auction at 1pm (AEST) which has been held by the same family since the early 1960s.

The three bedroom post-war house on a flat 506sq m block of land with city views is being marketed by Ray White Coorparoo’s Mel Christie.

“There’s a whole range of buyers looking at this one including investors, first home buyers, and people especially wanting to get into the location,” Ms Christie said of 10 Lloyd St, Camp Hill.

“Lloyd Street, I think, is one of the best streets in Camp Hill. It’s in a nice pocket bordering Norman Park. The views are pretty special too as standing on the grass in the backyard you can see straight through to the city buildings. It’s a post-war house so it can be knocked down and the buyer can build a new home.”

Across the river in Auchenflower at 10am, is the auction of a beautiful four bedroom contemporary home at 16 Thomas St (above) through Ray White Paddington elite agent Judi O’Dea.

Two weeks after Travis Watson and his wife Christine moved into their dream home in late 2016, they found out they were pregnant with twins.

“We searched for a long time to find our home, so it is with a heavy heart that we are leaving but I grew up on the Sunshine Coast and an opportunity came up at work to move there so we are off,” said Mr Watson, who is the Queensland manager for a national wine wholesaler.

“There has been plenty of Louis Roederer Cristal poured on the deck that’s for sure.”

Mr Watson said the house had “an enormous big downstairs area and we have always been able to fit everyone in really easily. There’s a living or rumpus room which heads into the back covered deck onto the grass”.

“It’s truly set up for Queensland living with inside and outside living,” he said.

Ms O’Dea said the two-level Queenslander on a 508sq m block was on “arguably Auchenflower’s best street”.

“The house has been designed to cater for our modern way of life with a generous floor plan that perfectly blends traditional charm with contemporary style,” she said.

“This contemporary family home offers living options that are extremely rare.”

More than 60 Ray White auctions are scheduled across New South Wales this Saturday.

Ray White Riverwood’s Phillip Ho is preparing to sell 60 Jacques Ave, Peakhurst (above) under the hammer at 1.30pm.

“There are a lot of people looking to buy including first home buyers who want this property for its good location,” Mr Ho said.

The price guide on the three-bedroom, two-bathroom double-storey brick home is around $900,000.

In Adelaide, around $380,000 could secure you a three bedroom house with studio by the beach.

Ray White Unley’s David Renfrey is managing the 10.30am (ACDT) auction of 13 Olive St, Largs Bay (above).

“It’s one of those areas which is a bit unknown and untouched,” Mr Renfrey said.

“It’s been a very popular property with over 70 groups through. We’re seeing a lot of first home buyers because it represents great value, and we’re also seeing a number of renovators keen to get in and add value, or people looking for a second home who might want to renovate.”

Mr Renfrey said Largs Bay was a tightly held suburb flying under the radar.

“It’s a big of a sleeper in and around that area but with its proximity to the beach, and being close to everything happening in Port Adelaide, we expect good growth.”

At 1.30pm, in Adelaide’s Melrose Park, Ray White Unley’s Joe Marriott is taking a recently renovated four bedroom home (above) to auction.

“We’ve had a big demographic of people look at the home, but it’s mostly been comprised of young families,” Mr Marriott said.

“The sellers bought the property last year, renovated it and made it look beautiful and it suits a lot of people.”

The residence at 1 Swift Ave has a listed price guide of $625,000.

“It was a 1920s bungalow-style home in original condition but the sellers have even changed the floorplan to suit buyers in this market,” Mr Marriott said.

“We’ve had well over 100 groups through.”