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Case Study – 17/33-35 Muriel Street, Hornsby

 

 
Property details:
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 1 Car garage.

 
Result details:
Sold for $643,000 by Private Treaty.

Exchanged contracts after only a week of going to market at an excellent price.

The buyer previously inspected one of our other properties. We maintained a good relationship with him and showed him through this property as soon as it was ready for inspection.

Extremely Happy Vendor and very Happy Purchasers!

Interested … Read the full post »

Reporting for termination of residential tenancies to NSW Fair Trading

https://youtube.com/shorts/Lgf4F17LhrQ
A common question we are getting from the market is how will NSW Fair Trading know if Landlords are being truthful in their termination of residential tenancies?
It’s through the reporting process of the Bond claims through the RBO (Rental Bonds Online). The RBO will be able to flag any property that comes back on the market and receives a new Bond lodgement.

Moving Tips We’ve Learnt Over The Years

 
1. Start early!
Don’t leave all these steps to the last minute. Start when you decide to move, not when you find where you are moving to.

 
2. Plan it out

Do you have what you need?
Book your removalists – do this as soon as you know where you are moving to and when you get the keys to your new … Read the full post »

Case Study – 405/2-10 Orara Street, Waitara

Sold with no renovations, a tenant in place and higher than average strata levies. The buyer fell in love with the space at their first inspection and submitted an offer straight away. Extremely Happy Vendors and a Very Happy Purchaser!

Case Study – 6/44-46 Hunter Street, Hornsby

https://youtu.be/KOytubTK-yI?si=6FPdp4dQVRUh8Dd_
Property details:

2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 1 Car garage.

Found a great tenant after one open home.

More property details here

 
Result details:

Deposited at $655 per week – 3 applications were submitted

Successful applicant signed the lease, approx. 4 days after … Read the full post »

Tenants in Mortgage Stress… Without the Mortgage

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New analysis by the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) reveals an alarming scenario for Sydney’s renters, with the average tenant in Australia’s most expensive rental market now experiencing mortgage stress – but without the mortgage.

Cotality’s latest Quarterly Rental Review shows the median rent in Sydney has now hit $807 per week, up 1.5% for the quarter.

Based on 2021 … Read the full post »

Case Study – 34/75-79 Jersey Street North, Hornsby


 
Property details:
Studio Apartment with north facing balcony, first floor position, new carpet, freshly painted, original bathroom and car space.

Result details:

Sold for $348,843 by Private Treaty, without the use of major real estate portals.
9 groups of buyers visited during the Saturday and Wednesday open homes, with one additional private inspection.

5 offers received over the campaign and contracts exchanged with a … Read the full post »

Case Study – 105/135-137 Pacific Highway, Hornsby

 

Property details:
Strata Title, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom first floor apartment with secure car space.
Sold by Private Treaty.

Result details:

Sold for $568,000
Exchanged contracts within 7 days of going to market at an excellent price with no cooling off and 28 day settlement.
Extremely Happy Vendors and Happy Purchasers!
 

Interested in selling your own home or investment property? Or even considering renting … Read the full post »

Case Study – 24 Hillmont Avenue, Thornleigh

 

 
Property details:
Torrens Title, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathroom with single lock-up garage and storage room at rear of garage.

Sold by Private Treaty.

Result details:
Sold for $1,680,000

Exchanged contracts within 7 days of going to market at an excellent price with a 5 Day Cooling Off contract.

Rated Outstanding at 99% for Listing Strength by Realestate.com.au – this was 43% above average strength of similar listings in … Read the full post »

Case Study – 55 Excelsior Road, Mount Colah

Property details:
Torrens Title, 6 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom with double lock-up garage and double carport.

Sold by Private Treaty.

 
Result details:
Sold for $1,950,000

Multiple offers received.

Extremely Happy Vendors and Happy Purchasers!

Interested in selling your own home or investment property? Or even considering renting it out or changing property management companies? Contact us today to find out more information.

 
Marketing details:
Video Tour

Professional photography and floor … Read the full post »

Case Study – 45 Sherwin Avenue, Castle Hill

Property details:
Torrens Title, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom with lock-up garage and carport.

Sold by Private Treaty.

 
Result details:
Sold for $2,250,000

Approx. 14 offers over the campaign between $1,800,000 to $2,250,000. Majority of offers were above $2,000,000.

Extremely Happy Vendors and Happy Purchasers!

Interested in selling your own home or investment property? Or even considering renting it out or changing property management companies? Contact us today to … Read the full post »

Case Study – 6 Melville Close, Berowra

 
Property details:
Torrens Title, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms with double garage

Sold by Private Treaty.

 
Result details:
Sold higher than guide price (guide price was $1,695,000)

Extremely Happy Vendors and Happy Purchasers!

Interested in selling your own home or investment property? Or even considering renting it out or changing property management companies? Contact us today to find out more information.

 
Marketing details:
Video Tour

Professional photography and floor plan

Listed on … Read the full post »

John Pye Impacts USA Real Estate Practice

US FEDERAL Class Action Lawsuit – How Australian Real Estate practice influenced
change in the USA marketplace.
In 2023 after several phone interviews, John Pye was selected and commissioned by the Chicago law firm, Hagens Berman to be an Expert Witness in a US Class Action lawsuit. It was to be heard in the Federal Court of the United States, in Chicago. The defendants? … Read the full post »

Case Study – 4/10-12 William Street, Hornsby

Property details:
Strata Title, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 Garage.

Sold by Private Treaty, with tenant in place and with a no-fuss sale.

More property details can be found here.

 
Result details:
Sold $505,000

Extremely Happy Vendors and Happy Purchasers!

Interested in selling your own home or investment property? Or even considering renting it out or changing property management companies? Contact us today to find out more … Read the full post »

Case Study – 29/4-8 Bouvardia Street, Asquith

 

 
Property details:
Strata Title, 2 Bedrooms + Study room, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Car space in secure parking area.

Sold by Private Treaty with a no-fuss sale. More property details can be found here.

Result details:
Sold $760,000

Extremely Happy Vendors and extremely Happy Purchasers!

Interested in selling your own home or investment property? Or even considering renting it out or changing property management companies? Contact us … Read the full post »

Case Study – 11 Alberta Avenue, Cowan

 

 
 
Property details:

Torrens Title, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Car Carport at rear, 1 Car Carport at front.
Sold by Private Treaty with a no-fuss sale. More property details can be found here.
 
Result details:

Sold $1,140,000

Extremely Happy Vendors and extremely Happy Purchasers!
Interested in selling your own home or … Read the full post »

Is it time for Aircon to be a minimum standard in rental properties?

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As Sydney sweltered through a Saturday that saw temperatures pass 43 degrees a strong trend began to run through social media across all platforms.
How do renters stay cool without air conditioning in their homes?
Renters who are not able to install anything more than a portable air conditioner (the type that needs to be vented through a window) took their socials to help one another … Read the full post »

Is my property fit for habitation as a rental property?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxGqb5yqB_A&t=1s

 

Did you know there are prescribed minimum standards when it comes to a home and whether it is fit for habitation as a rental property?

Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) in Section 52 (A) provides a very clear set of expectations for Tenants, Landlords, and Property Managers.

Here is the list of the seven (7) minimum standards that must be met for a rental property:

Be structurally sound
Have adequate lighting, either … Read the full post »

Case Study – 6/9 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby


Property details:

Strata Title 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom, 1 Garage Sold by Private Treaty with a no-fuss sale. More property details can be found here.  
Result details:

Sold $603,000 – with a contract signed in under 4 weeks. $53,000 special levy.
We gave Buyers different options on how to purchase the property…. Read the full post »

Case Study – 9A Elouera Road, Westleigh


 
Property details:

Company Title
1Bed, 1.5 Bathroom, 2 Car space

Sold by Private Treaty with a no-fuss sale. More property details can be found here.
Result details:

Sold  $650,000 – with an unconditional sale.

Three individual parties made offers on the property.

Extremely Happy Vendor and extremely Happy … Read the full post »

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