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MARKET UPDATE – JULY – SEPTEMBER 2011 Despite what the media may lead you to believe, real estate values have remained relatively unaffected this year. There has been no more than a 3 to 8% fluctuation, depending on the price range and/or type of property. However, we have seen a slight decline in market activity, with the third quarter recording 10 sales, down from 12 sales between April and June this year. Whilst other parts of Melbourne are experiencing an oversupply of listings, this is simply not the case in Beacon Cove. Supply is very limited and there is strong demand for certain types of properties, particularly for 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes with single garage and 3 bedroom plus study, 2 bathroom homes with double garage. Most of the sales activity has been with the mid-priced waterfront properties. There were three 2 bedroom water-facing apartments sold between $1,070,000 and $1,375,000 (price dependant on the particular building and individual fit out), a 3 bedroom water-facing apartment selling for $1,400,000 and a 4 bedroom corner apartment on a lower level achieving in the mid $1,500,000s. City-facing apartments have also performed well. We sold a terrace level apartment in the last low rise building for $817,000 and achieved a new record price of $980,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment in the third tower – it is only a matter of time before we crack the million dollar mark for a similar property! With the recent volatility in the local and international share markets and the Reserve Bank’s decision to keep interest rates on hold, we have seen more buyers returning to the market place. If the supply of Beacon Cove properties does not improve markedly, we could see increased competition at auctions and better prices. Demand is also outstripping supply with the executive rental market, and rents are increasing once again. If you need to relocate temporarily, please give us a call. We have a number of high calibre tenants looking to rent quality property in Beacon Cove with leases ranging from 1 to 3 years.
A SELECTION OF SALES THIS QUARTER
4 Strathaird Mews – 3 bedroom house PRIVATE SALE - $1,200,000
T01/159 Beach Street – 2 bedroom apartment SOLD AFTER AUCTION - $817,000
903/127 Beach Street – 2 bedroom apartment SOLD BEFORE AUCTION - $980,000
10 Beacon Vista – 4 bedroom house PRIVATE SALE - $1,817,500
64 The Cresent – 3 bedroom house SOLD AFTER AUCTION - $1,500,000
602/155 Beach Street – 2 bedroom apartment PRIVATE SALE - $1,375,000
807/115 Beach Street – 3 bedroom apartment SOLD AFTER AUCTION - $1,400,000
101/147 Beach Street – 4 bedroom apartment PRIVATE SALE – PRICE UNDISCLOSED
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