Bulimba Balmoral Hawthorne
Cathy Richards August 2016 property report
Hello.
It is hard to believe it but we are two thirds of the way through the year and Spring is quite literally in the air. It is a very nesting time of year which is probably why Spring is typically our busiest selling season in real estate and while demand remains strong there are more homes on the market. Which makes how you come to market, right down to the smallest of details, important as you need to make your home stand out from the others. From a thorough renovation, through to sprucing up the gardens, decluttering and perhaps even a fresh coat of paint, it can all make a difference and impact your selling price. But regardless of what you are thinking of improving it is more important to know your market, to have a clear understanding of what buyers are looking for. It pays to seek out a professional opinion as avoiding some of the most common, and costly, mistakes when getting your home ready for sale will ensure that your timing is just right and that the improvements you elect to make actually add value and result in a profit. If you would like to chat about your situation or would just like to get an indication as to what your property is worth in the current market even just for your own knowledge, feel free to call me anytime, you might be quite surprised.
Cathy Richards 0417 706 498 cathyrichards@eplace.com.au
As we head into spring all thoughts lead to selling and the race is on to make our homes beautiful and appealing to the buying market. The question on every sellers mind is how do we
2. Declutter and put all the personal photos away.
get the best price and sell as quickly as possible.
3. Arrange some fresh flowers and beautifully smelling
One of the key factors in this winning combination is
candles and display around the house.
property styling. The real estate market is fast paced, ever changing and incredibly competitive. Your home, when put up for sale, will be competing with many others in the same category and the race is on to make your property stand out amongst the rest. The internet is the first place your property will be seen by your buyer, this is your opportunity to make the best first impression. This is one of many reasons why property styling is such an emerging trend. If you are getting your home ready for sale this spring follow my tips for a beautifully presented property: My top tips for your house this spring are: 1. Get the flow of inside/outside living right. Don’t block access to outside with large pieces of furniture and keep the furniture layout decluttered. Guide people to your outside paradise and invest alittle in your outdoor areas.
4. Use fresh white towels in the bathrooms and splashes of greenery. 5. Invest in some new season cushions for lounge areas and get rid of tired decorative pieces. If all this sounds like too much work you can arrange a two hour pre-sale consultation for $250 where we can help with furniture layouts, advise on paint colours, give suggestions on decorative pieces and where to make changes that will increase your chances of top dollar. This is a great alternative if budget is a concern or your home doesn’t need a great deal of hired pieces. Here at Signature Property Styling we can help, from our standard consultations to decorative and art packs all the way through to full house displays. Lindsay Southwell 0416 839 157 www.signaturepropertystyling.com.au
Bulimba HIGHEST SALE PRICE
$2.750m
$376,000
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE
AVERAGE TIME ON THE MARKET
LOWEST SALE PRICE
75 days
107 properties
Top 25 sales ADDRESS
BED
BATH
CAR
LAND SIZE
SOLD DATE
SALE PRICE
1
31 Waterline Crescent
4
2
2
452sqm
Jun-16
$2,750,000
2
39 Addison Avenue
5
3
2
503sqm
May-16
$2,400,000
3
12 Portside Place
3
3
2
713sqm
May-16
$2,000,000
4
15 Shakespeare Street
5
3
2
526sqm
Apr-16
$1,650,000
5
101 Henderson Street
4
3
2
869sqm
Apr-16
$1,600,000
6
156 Brisbane Street
3
1
1
600sqm
May-16
$1,480,000
7
39 Wordsworth Street
3
1
1
810sqm
Apr-16
$1,440,000
8
19 Pine Street
4
2
2
506sqm
Jun-16
$1,375,000
9
44 Smallman Street
4
3
3
405sqm
Apr-16
$1,325,000
10
6 Ebb Court
4
3
2
380sqm
May-16
$1,310,000
11
25 Wordsworth Street
5
3
2
405sqm
May-16
$1,300,000
12
35 Kenbury Street
5
3
3
455sqm
Jun-16
$1,245,000
13
45 Shore Crescent
4
3
2
329sqm
Apr-16
$1,222,000
14
112 Henderson Street
5
3
2
650sqm
May-16
$1,210,000
15
10/47 Addison Avenue
3
2
2
125sqm
Apr-16
$1,200,000
16
52 Princess Street
3
1
2
703sqm
Apr-16
$1,175,000
17
134 Love Street
4
3
2
300sqm
Apr-16
$1,165,000
18
10 Henderson Street
4
3
2
417sqm
May-16
$1,150,000
19
7 Portside Place
5
2
2
600sqm
Jun-16
$1,120,000
20
51 Apollo Road
6
3
2
810sqm
Jun-16
$1,100,000
21
59 Harrison Street
4
1
2
810sqm
May-16
$1,100,000
22
55 Harrison Street
3
1
1
789sqm
Apr-16
$1,100,000
23
9/44 Addison Avenue
3
2
2
–
Jun-16
$1,065,000
24
110 Apollo Road
4
2
2
405sqm
Apr-16
$980,000
25
70 Lytton Road
4
3
2
405sqm
Apr-16
$977,000
Balmoral HIGHEST SALE PRICE
$1.450m
$350,000
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE
AVERAGE TIME ON THE MARKET
LOWEST SALE PRICE
71 days
55 properties
Top 25 sales ADDRESS
BED
BATH
CAR
LAND SIZE
SOLD DATE
SALE PRICE
1
17 Wright Street
4
3
2
405sqm
Jun-16
$1,450,000
2
34 Wright Street
3
1
–
809sqm
Apr-16
$1,240,000
3
2/61 Collings Street
3
2
2
227sqm
May-16
$1,100,000
4
64 Fifth Avenue
4
2
2
578sqm
Apr-16
$1,060,000
5
54 Derby Street
4
3
2
453sqm
Jun-16
$1,010,000
6
246 Riding Road
3
1
–
663sqm
Apr-16
$1,000,000
7
21 Malory Street
3
1
1
453sqm
Apr-16
$970,000
8
4/333 Riding Road
3
2
1
149sqm
Apr-16
$890,000
9
47 Grosvenor Street
3
1
2
405sqm
Jun-16
$850,000
10
61 Suvla Street
3
2
2
837sqm
May-16
$790,000
11
5/333 Riding Road
3
2
1
124sqm
Jun-16
$750,000
12
59 Wentworth Parade
2
1
–
597sqm
Apr-16
$730,000
13
1/333 Riding Road
3
3
1
131sqm
May-16
$700,000
14
1/313 Riding Road
3
2
2
655sqm
May-16
$685,000
15
4 Vista Street
4
1
1
607sqm
May-16
$675,000
16
26 Walkers Drive
3
3
3
405sqm
May-16
$667,500
17
44 Belgrave Street
2
1
1
405sqm
Jun-16
$649,000
18
2/333 Riding Road
2
2
1
125sqm
Apr-16
$629,000
19
4/335 Riding Road
2
2
1
–
May-16
$530,000
20
3/177 Riding Road
2
2
1
–
Apr-16
$500,000
21
4/35 Belgrave Street
2
2
2
151sqm
Apr-16
$490,000
22
8/35 Belgrave Street
2
2
2
148sqm
Apr-16
$490,000
23
1/69 Bilyana Street
2
2
1
63sqm
Jun-16
$432,000
24
5/27 Thorpe Street
2
1
1
–
Apr-16
$360,000
25
4/258 Riding Road
2
1
1
–
May-16
$350,750
Hawthorne HIGHEST SALE PRICE
$8.500m
$380,000
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE
AVERAGE TIME ON THE MARKET
LOWEST SALE PRICE
58 days
118 properties
Top 25 sales ADDRESS
BED
BATH
CAR
LAND SIZE
SOLD DATE
SALE PRICE
1
90 Virginia Avenue
–
–
–
1619sqm
Apr-16
$8,500,000
2
20 Scott Street
4
4
2
812sqm
Apr-16
$5,180,000
3
10 Aaron Avenue
4
3
2
606sqm
Jun-16
$4,700,000
4
104 Gordon Street
5
5
2
810sqm
Jun-16
$3,150,000
5
1-8/42 Riding Road
16
8
8
–
Apr-16
$2,800,000
6
7 Blackheath Avenue
4
3
2
810sqm
Apr-16
$2,000,000
7
99 Elliott Street
3
3
2
1019sqm
Apr-16
$1,975,000
8
80 Lindsay Street
5
2
2
974sqm
May-16
$1,750,000
9
102 Elliott Street
4
2
2
405sqm
May-16
$1,675,000
10
9/24 Philip Street
4
3
3
254sqm
Apr-16
$1,508,000
11
63 Virginia Avenue
3
2
2
400sqm
Apr-16
$1,415,000
12
91 Coventry Street
4
2
2
405sqm
May-16
$1,400,000
13
14 Blackheath Avenue
4
2
1
607sqm
Apr-16
$1,400,000
14
16 Dover Street
4
3
2
405sqm
May-16
$1,350,000
15
24 Elliott Street
4
2
2
405sqm
May-16
$1,300,000
16
265 Hawthorne Road
4
2
2
556sqm
Apr-16
$1,300,000
17
53 Forbes Street
4
2
2
830sqm
Apr-16
$1,240,000
18
44 Jenolan Avenue
3
1
2
607sqm
May-16
$1,200,000
19
20 Goulburn Street
5
3
2
453sqm
Apr-16
$1,180,000
20
55 Elliott Street
6
4
2
405sqm
May-16
$1,171,732
21
61 Elliott Street
4
3
3
405sqm
Apr-16
$1,090,000
22
29 Mcdonald Street
4
2
2
340sqm
May-16
$1,050,000
23
40 Lindsay Street
3
1
2
561sqm
Apr-16
$1,005,000
24
14 Billington Street
–
–
–
462sqm
May-16
$999,999
25
31 Mcdonald Street
–
–
–
335sqm
May-16
$970,000
SOLD – 64 Fifth Avenue Balmoral
Happy customers Cathy expedited our sale in a timely manner with a down to earth, personable attitude. I highly recommend her for future business and anyone pondering which agent to use. A & M Ahern, Sellers
Cathy has been great to work with during the purchase of our new home. When we were bidding at auction we never felt pressured to place a bid and Cathy left us to make our decisions. She wasn’t over bearing, pushy or in your face like other agents can be. Cathy has a genuine nature that made the purchase of our home enjoyable like it should be. B & E Birch, Purchasers
HAWTHORNE
71 Harris Street
FOR SALE
A stunning family home in sought-after Hawthorne, this prime Harris Street property ticks all the boxes for relaxed living. Boasting an excellent floorplan and outstanding appeal, this home offers a lifestyle of convenience, complete with quality finishes and details to cater to your family’s every need. Highly functional and light filled the downstairs rumpus/family room opens seamlessly onto the levelled yard through sliding bi-fold doors. An entertainer’s delight, this outdoor space is fantastic for alfresco dining, observing the glittering 10m long saltwater pool. Featuring refreshing colour schemes and polished timber flooring, the master bedroom is a fantastic parent’s retreat, boasting a large walk-in wardrobe and private ensuite. A further two bedrooms are serviced by a separate bathroom on the upper level. The fourth bedroom is located on the lower level and has access to the third bathroom.
LAND AREA: 607m2
4 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR + POOL
cathyrichards@eplace.com.au
RATES: $868.65/qtr excl water/sewerage REAL PROPERTY: Lot 4 RP47982
Cathy Richards 0417 706 498
About this marketplace report. In compiling this report the author has relied upon information supplied by a number of external sources including CoreLogic RPdata. The publication is supplied on the basis that whilst every care has been taken in the preparation, no representation has been made and no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part of the publication by the author. The transactions reported are for settled transactions reported during April, May & June 2016 and some properties have been excluded on the basis that the information could not be verified to the authors satisfaction. Prepared for Cathy Richards and Place by datachurp.