The Ray White Group has 659 auctions scheduled this week, with 326 of them on Saturday alone, which is almost three per cent higher than the same week last year.
Last week’s national clearance settled on 68 per cent across Ray White. Pre-auction sales remain a key hallmark of this market as buyers look to lock down a sale early but we certainly have a few crackers to attend.
There’s no better way to gauge the real time market than to attend at auction yourself. Here’s some addresses to watch this Saturday - November 16, 2019. See you in the field!
New South Wales
Ray White Freshwater agent Jacquelynn Watson is expecting big things at the auction of 12 Illuka Ave, Manly which is on the market for the first time in 74 years.
“This wonderful home combines the classic scale and characteristics of its 1940s origins with superb potential. Retaining its original heritage throughout, this early century treasure is coupled with a beachside location making it a truly unique offering. East facing and ripe for either restoration or renovation.
Ms Watson said this freestanding home in the idyllic coastal position was in one of Manly's most desirable addresses.
The home on 375sqm of level land was a short stroll of Manly Aquatic Centre, eateries, express city buses and Queenscliff Beach.
“There have been 75 groups through. The house is only 100m to the beach but not on the beachfront. We have a have guide of $2.5 million to $2.6 million and I expect there will be 6 to 7 registered bidders.”
The coffee cart will be on site from 9am for a 9:30am kick off with auctioneer James Kerley.
Ray White Concord agent Matt Rolfe said 59 Davidson Ave was shaping up to be an excellent auction.
He’s expecting between six and eight registered bidders for this classic four bedroom home in dress circle Concord with a price guide of $2.1M to $2.2M.
“This one is local treasure which has been expertly crafted and includes a large pool and poolside cabana with separate shower creating the ideal summer hideaway. It’s been built to stand the test of time for growing families, all within easy access to quality schools and village shops.”
Meanwhile, on the Central Coast's most exclusive waterfront suburb of Point Frederick, Ray White Gosford agent Michael Norman said the auction of 110 Albany St was shaping up to be a cracker.
“The home has four bedrooms and you are drawn to the stunning expansive easterly facing water views which are taken in from the large living areas and wide full length covered verandah which makes for a perfect outdoor dining and entertaining area,” Mr Norman said.
“It’s vacant and ready to occupy with the vendors moving down south and needing to move on so should it be a cracking good auction on Saturday at 12:30pm.”
VICTORIA
In Melbourne, Ray White Forest Hill agent Shaun Perumal said 6 Littlejohn Court, Vermont is shaping up to be a “cracking auction”.
“I am expecting at least six registered bidders and we are quoting $1.22M to $1.32M. It’s got a lot of character and it has been very popular with families who want some space. It’s got massive big rooms, and seven cars space and it backs onto a reserve which is maintained by the council. The view from the master bedroom is one that you’d want to wake up to every day.”
Ray White Forest Hill director Hugh Francis will be calling the action from 11:30am on Saturday.
Over in Mentone, Ray White Cheltenham chief auctioneer and sales agent Kevin Chokshi said 1/38 Acacia Ave was shaping up to be a good auction at 11:30am.
With some 30 groups through the spacious and light-filled house, the guide is sitting at $760,000 to $830,000 which has been attractive to many “young families and downsizers”.
He is also expecting a big crowd at nearby 7/1-5 Highett Gr, Highett with huge numbers of first home buyers falling in love with the super central townhouse with more than 77 groups through so far.
With a price guide of $570,000 to $625,000, you can expect to see Mr Chokshi in his element and likely with his toy bubble gun working the crowd into a soapy lather.
In Ringwood, more than 60 groups of first home buyers have come through 21 Hugh St over it’s three week campaign.
Ray White Ringwood agent Reuben Nadarajah said everyone who has inspected it, has loved it.
“Everyone says how gorgeous the high quality renovation is. In fact, even the laundry has the same granite as is used in the kitchen,” Mr Nadarajah said.
“The owner has done an incredible job to rebuild, re-model and move the house as it used to face Oban Rd when he bought it five years ago.
“It’s been completely reconfigured and restumped. I am expecting a big crowd, and the guide is $780,000 to $850,000.”
Ray White Ringwood Director Chris Watson will call the 12pm auction.
QUEENSLAND
In the leafy western suburbs of Brisbane, Ray White Paddington agent Mathew Aboud has 26 Prince St, Paddington going to auction at 10:30am.
“Seldom does a cottage with value add potential of this calibre present itself to the marketplace,” Mr Aboud said.
On a flat 491sqm, this highly sought after real estate is a Paddington gem in a quiet street. “It’s shaping up to be a cracking auction.”
Ray White Paddington agent Angela Mastrapostolos and sales associate Harrison Mastrapostolos said 10 Stewart Street, Paddington represents an incredible opportunity to secure a prime piece of untouched real estate in Paddington, just a stone's throw from Rosalie.
With clear instructions,this property will be sold at auction on Saturday at 3pm.
“It is incredibly rare for such a well-presented blank canvas to become available in this area. We have had more than 50 groups through as everyone loves an original pre war home in this area,” she said.
Over to Greenslopes, Ray White Ashgrove agent Tamara Lee is taking this lovely fresh and tidy two bedroom house at 27 Hunter St to auction and it’s perfect for a couple or singles.
“This auction should be a cracker, an entry-level house in Greenslopes. There’s been a lot of interest on the home,” Ms Lee said.
The home boasts a recently renovated bathroom, ample storage space under the house and a large fully fenced yard.
“It is such a cutie, entry-level into Greenslopes with a new roof, freshly painted and partly renovated throughout.
“The owner is a Brisbane architect who is part owner of Bones Studio, and he did intend to renovate the home but his life has pulled him in a different direction.”
Auctioneer Phil Parker will be taking bids from 9am.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Ray White Norwood agent Nick Borelli said 3 Collingrove Ave, Broadview was shaping up to be a cracking auction.
He said this stylish sandstone fronted bungalow, built at the turn-of-the-century with modern upgrades, had six main rooms plus utility areas, verandah, carport and workshop space across a generous 557sqm land.
“It’s such a great location only 5.5km from the city and within reach of all desirable local amenities makes this one and attractive live in now, rent out or renovation opportunity.”
Meanwhile, Nick Psarros and Rick Schultz of Ray White Port Adelaide expect the auction of 8 First Ave, Cheltenham to go off.
The classic three bedroom character house has beautiful details including an ornate fireplace and funky kitchen and gas cooker.
There’s also a well maintained and sectioned off veggie garden including, chilli, kale, silver beet, fennel, cabbage, lots of herbs & carrots. Who's into juicing? The auction kicks off at 2pm in Adelaide.
First home buyers will be strongly represented in the bidding which kicks off at 2pm.
