BY GINA KANTZAS 18th February 2012
James Private Client Briefings contain far greater and more client-specific detail than what you see below and are available for full service James Search and Negotiate clients throughout Melbourne.
Contact us: For a private, confidential and no obligation discussion on what is really happening in your street, precinct and suburb from a buyer’s perspective, contact Architect Adam on 0413 318 079 or Gina on (+613) 9804 3133 or 0457 835 255 or Mal on 0408 107 988 from James Buyer Advocates.
Alternatively if you see us at an open for inspection or an auction please feel free to come over and say hello – perhaps we could send you a buyer rating, a result or simply open diaries and work out a time to sit down and talk about the market, values, negotiation, alternative homes or your needs from a buyer’s perspective.
For the record each of us is involved in 2 to 3 homes, around 20 inspections and attending/assisting/bidding on up to 4 auctions on a weekly basis – all in that specialist $M+ price range.
A sample of testimonials from satisfied clients http://www.jamesbuyeradvocates.com.au/testimonials.php
KOOYONG, 13 Talbot Cr | Andrew Summons (Hocking Stuart)
Under Hammer: $1,161,500 - 5 Bidders (Photo: Kate Agnoleto)
Bidderbuzz Auction
"A perfect sunny day provided the backdrop for a great auction and a spectacular auction it was. Auctioneer Andrew Summons took centre stage and in his preamble spoke enthusiastically of the property with its delightful period features and north facing backyard, with the Kooyong location providing a village atmosphere. A prompt opening bid of $950,000 from the crowd was closely followed with a vendor bid of $1,000,000. A second bidder soon joined the mix and the competition was fierce. The bidders were determined; each sticking to their bidding plans and bidding was in quick succession. When the property was announced on the market at $1,050,000 the rivalry intensified with a third, fourth and fifth bidder joining the competition. Bids were frequently offered for the property simultaneously and the contest for the property was intense and highly entertaining to the assembled group of 45. Spirited bidding continued until it reached $1,161,500 where the property was bought under the hammer to the applause of all present. “What a great auction” were the words of many as they left this Kooyong auction." (Kate Agnoleto)
Biggest Sale: MALVERN EAST, 56 Central Park Rd
Iain Carmichael (Bennison Mackinnon); After Auction, $2,680,000 - 1 Bidders "Great setting for an auction - on the street, across the road from Central Park. This certainly highlighted the big plus of the property - it was all about position. In front of around 130 people, auctioneer Iain Carmichael got this auction under-way promptly and placed an opening vendor bid of $2,500,000, then $2,600,000. Just when it looked as though this auction was going to be passed in, a solitary crowd bidder offered a $20,000 advance. Was there there anyone else interested? Well that was the big question - if they were they didn't bid, and 56 Central Park Road was passed-in. Bought after. " (Adam Woledge)
Biggest Pass In: TOORAK, 19 Turnbull Av
Andrew Macmillan (Bennison Mackinnon); Passed In: $1,650,000 - 0 Bidders "Families were in abundance at this Toorak auction. As the parents chatted, their children played in the sunshine. Auctioneer Andrew Macmillan, in his preamble, noted the supply of properties was low in the current market and that this property represented a fantastic opportunity with the potential to improve or renovate. Proceedings were opened with a vendor bid of $1,650,000. Mr Macmillan, with his humour, had the crowd of 45 smiling as he worked hard to entice bidding from the assembled group but, with no bidding on the day, the property was passed." (Kate Agnoleto)
$1M+ stonnington Featured Auctions
UNDISCLOSED
JAMES HOME RATINGS
PASSED IN: $995,000
610
BOUGHT RANGE*: $2,109,800 - $2,321,000
UNDISCLOSED
JAMES HOME RATINGS
BOUGHT: $1,161,500
685
BOUGHT: $1,770,000
682
BOUGHT: $2,680,000
729
BOUGHT RANGE*: $1,543,990 - $1,698,550
737
BOUGHT: $1,525,000
516
PASSED IN: $1,650,000
stonnington Scheduled Auctions
| ADDRESS | RESULT | PRICE | IMPROVED $/SQM | BOUGHT |
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| ARMADALE |
| 34 Llaneast Street | Bought | R: $1,438,500 - $1,582,500 | $2,467 - $2,714 | 2012-02-18 |
| 4 Union Street | Bought | R: $1,007,909 - $1,108,805 | $3,394 - $3,733 | 2012-02-18 |
|
| GLEN IRIS |
| 1584 Malvern Road | Bought | $1,301,000 | $1,666 | 2012-02-18 |
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| KOOYONG |
| 13 Talbot Crescent | Bought | $1,161,500 | $2,006 | 2012-02-18 |
| 3a Mernda Road | Bought | R: $2,109,800 - $2,321,000 | $5,494 - $6,044 | 2012-02-18 |
|
| MALVERN |
| 14 Cressy Street | Bought | R: $1,208,340 - $1,329,300 | $2,306 - $2,537 | 2012-02-18 |
| 113 Claremont Avenue | Bought | $1,770,000 | $3,207 | 2012-02-18 |
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| MALVERN EAST |
| 1a Grant Street | Bought | R: $1,543,990 - $1,698,550 | $3,949 - $4,344 | 2012-02-18 |
| 56 Central Park Road | Bought | $2,680,000 | $3,288 | 2012-02-18 |
| 9 Bowen Street | Bought | R: $884,678 - $973,238 | $1,359 - $1,495 | 2012-02-18 |
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| SOUTH YARRA |
| 34 Clara Street | Passed In | PI: $1,200,000 | $1,359 - $1,495 | 2012-02-18 |
| 21 Nicholson Street | Bought | $1,525,000 | $5,050 | 2012-02-18 |
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| TOORAK |
| 19 Turnbull Avenue | Passed In | PI: $1,650,000 | $5,050 | 2012-02-18 |
| 669 Orrong Road | Bought | $1,550,000 | $3,377 | 2012-02-18 |
stonnington Private Sales
| ADDRESS | | BOUGHT PRICE | IMPROVED $/SQM |
| ARMADALE | 21 Alleyne Avenue | $1,965,000 | $3,314 |
| 4 Union Street | Range: $1,007,909 - $1,108,805 | $3,394 - $3,733 |
| GLEN IRIS | 139 Finch Street | Range: $1,822,340 - $2,004,764 | $2,092 - $2,302 |
| MALVERN | 15 Ewart Street | Range: $1,208,340 - $1,329,300 | $2,703 - $2,974 |
| MALVERN EAST | 52 Macgregor Street | Range: $2,090,620 - $2,299,900 | $2,715 - $2,987 |
| PRAHRAN | 26 Irving Avenue | $920,000 | $4,488 |
| SOUTH YARRA | 4b Surrey Road | Undisclosed | |
SOUTH YARRA, 21 Nicholson St | John Bongiorno (Marshall White)
Under Hammer: $1,525,000 - 4 Bidders (Photo: Guy Angwin)
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