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Magnificent $6m dream home hits market
WRAPPED in glass and set on the water’s edge, this luxurious four-bedroom home offers unbelievable panoramic views from both of its expansive levels.
Are these properties really a good bargain?
OLD houses in need of a thorough makeover are being scooped up for jaw-dropping prices — and they’re not being bought up by cashed-up developers.
$22.4m for Mosman fixer-upper
SYDNEY’S largest harbourfront residential holding — on a north-facing block in Beauty Point — has reportedly been sold for close to $22.4 million, despite being described by the agent as “not in great shape”.
Sold at auction after 30 years
A BIG crowd gathered on Saturday to watch the auction of a tightly-held Holgate acreage, which sold under the hammer for nearly a million dollars.
North shore’s own cubic wonder
AWARD-WINNING engineer Tristram Carfrae is known for his efforts in Beijing, Manchester and Singapore. But the home he had commissioned for his family in St Ives is not too shabby either.
DA approved home snapped up at auction
INVESTORS have spent big on a DA approved home in South Wentworthville, paying $905,000 at auction.
Empty nester farewells much-loved home
JUST a stone’s throw from Carriageworks and the bustling cafes and restaurants of King St, Karen Shepherd’s Newtown cottage is the height of convenience.
Single bid bought $2.2m home
THE buyers of this Holgate acreage didn’t muck around at auction, securing the home with a single bid.
All-pink property sells to family
A UNIQUE Tumbi Umbi home has sold to a local family — but the property’s interiors are the real talking point.
Castlecrag heritage home in good hands
A HERITAGE-LISTED home in Castlecrag designed by a locally and internationally prominent architect sells after being held by the same owners for two decades.
Stone house ‘will last 1000 years’
BUILT entirely from locally mined basalt and surrounded by national park, this stunning Blue Mountains property would not look out of place in Game of Thrones.
Family sanctuary in urban location
THIS sophisticated family home has been cleverly redesigned to create a stylish inner-urban sanctuary.
Live a life of luxury in this spacious family home
This large family home is on a 817sq m corner block and offers families and investors a purchase that has something for everyone.
Ken is Done with shops for $6.1m
KEN DONE has sold two properties on the main street of Mosman for $6.1 million in one deal, with investors lining up to get a hold of the artist’s prized assets.
Buyer trumps his own bid three times
IT SEEMS third time’s the charm. A homebuyer shocked everyone when he knowingly bid against himself three times in the final minutes of an auction to secure a renovated property at Baulkham Hills.
$12k per square metre for tiny home
IF good things come in small packages, then good must mean expensive in the case of this 202 sq m Naremburn home. After some serious renovations its sellers secured a hefty sale price for the tiny gem.
Family spends big to trump investors
A YOUNG family has beaten out investors to purchase a three bedroom home in Glenmore Park for $732,000.
The perfect place for parties
This big Tumbi Umbi home sits on a big private block, and has a whole room just for entertaining.
Historic waterfront mansion seeks $8m
A GLAMOROUS 1870s mansion in Sydney’s inner west has hit the market for the first time in 20 years.
Theatre for sale, ghost included
FOR the first time in almost 30 years, buyers have the chance to acquire Richmond’s famous haunted Regent Theatre — resident ghost and all.
FHB buys $960k unit with dad
A young first homebuyer has joined forces with his father to secure a two-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s inner west for $960,000.
The perfect property inside and out
Enjoy the quiet life with this conveniently located brick home situated in the peaceful surrounds of Oakhurst.
Hospital aids two suburb records
TWO northern beaches suburbs close to the new hospital have new house sale records, both achieved on the same day.
Charm coupled with convenience
Old world charm meets modern day convenience with this federation-style heritage-listed home, which is sure to impress.
Pre-auction win for local family
A $2.3 million offer was enough to take this stunning Birchgrove home off the market ahead of its scheduled auction.
Granville home offers comfort and style
A statement of comfortable living is evident from the outset with this well-designed double-brick house. It has superior inclusions making it the cream of the crop.
Boosting Brooky business by $11m
A MAJOR company has taken a long-term lease at a site on Brookvale’s main road, raising hopes more specialised businesses might move into the suburb.
Impressive home has family appeal
A FANTASTIC opportunity has arisen to buy this large near-new, split-level home on a sizeable corner block in the popular Edmondson Park.
Rural town that’s topped the nation
ONE council area has come out on top as the country’s best-performing market over the past two decades, and it’s seven hours west of Sydney.
Conservation restrictions fail to restrict buyers
CONSERVATION constraints did little to wane the popularity of a house with views over Sailors Bay in Castlecrag.
Ken Done’s kids get creative in city
WHILE they haven’t picked up a brush, Oscar and Camilla Done have chosen a pretty unique canvas — the streetscape of Surry Hills — to test if their creative flair is as strong as their dad’s.
Mansion sells for $6,666,666
A LAVISH Kenthurst mansion with the ultimate party room has created a new suburb record price selling off market for the unusual price of $6,666,666.
Strathfield house sells $550k over reserve
A TWO-STOREY brick house in Sydney’s inner west has sold under the hammer for $2.85 million — more than half a million over the reserve price.
North shore buyers moving to tiny suburb
CASHED up north shore buyers are travelling east and have discovered one of the northern beaches’ smallest suburbs. Multi-million dollar sales are now taking place promptly.
Wake up at the pub everyday
THIS pub-come-house conversion in Redfern, complete with keg-room and cellar, would be a dream home for anyone who loves history, style, and most of all a frosty cold beer.
Auction win for first homebuyers
A YOUNG couple have seen success in buying their first home at an auction that was well attended by both first homebuyers and investors.
20 bidders register for Sydney auction
THE AUCTION of a deceased estate saw over 20 parties register to bid, before it sold under the hammer for $375,000 above the reserve price.
An active family’s dream home
THIS Wyong home offers a boat ramp in your backyard — so there’s no excuse not to get out on the water.
Connie cashes in on Sneaky sale
INTERNATIONAL music sensation Connie Mitchell has quickly cashed in her one-bedroom Potts Point investment apartment, accepting a $975,000 pre-auction offer.
Home shortage a gamechanger
A RECORD shortage of Sydney homes for sale has turned the property market on its head — with agents now marketing buyers on their books rather than properties in an effort to coax homeowners into listing.
Investors missing from auctions
RYAN Noon and Eleanor Comino couldn’t believe their luck today after scoring their dream home in Surry Hills — and paying less than they had expected.
Desperate for a foot in the door
FOR the first time in Sydney, first homebuyers were given first dibs at buying units today, under a special initiative by developer Mirvac and the government - and they were lining up for the opportunity.
Choc cancels Dee Why auction
FORMER Sea Eagles stalwart Anthony ‘Choc’ Watmough has cancelled today’s auction of his Dee Why investment unit in favour of a private treaty sale.
Olympian strikes real estate gold
A THOUGHTFUL renovation and buying for location has paid off in spades for champion kayaker Murray Stewart and his wife Rebecca — nearly doubling their money in four years.
House smashes reserve by more than half a million
BUYERS from the lower north shore fended off six other bidders at auction by paying an extra half million to secure this quaint Northbridge house.
It’s an easy breezy life in Bardia
NEW Breeze in Bardia is releasing 22 townhouse style dwellings, the latest in a series of developments in the rapidly expanding area.
Cut-price Clarke makes a sale
AFTER trying for two years, former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke and wife Kyly have finally found a buyer for their redundant Southern Highlands retreat, Roundhill.
Cook’s slice of heaven on the harbour
MICHAEL Cook has a thing for Beatty St — that’s hardly surprising, given it is one of Balgowlah Heights’ most prestigious streets and winds along the harbour shore.
Land and location prompt investors to go big
A HOME in Wentworthville sitting on a 702sqm block of land has sold for $1.1 million at a hotly contested auction.
Most unaffordable city in the world
SYDNEY home prices are rising faster than values in every major city in the developed world outside of the Toronto. And our harbour city is the most unaffordable in the world.
Neighbours triple purchase price by selling together
LISTING their homes together has paid off for a set of North Gosford neighbours, whose properties caught the eye of a developer.
House-sized units high in demand
FIRST-TIME unit buyers who can’t get used to the idea of living in a shoebox now have another option, with a rare four-bedroom unit listed on the market.
Shipwright sets 1800s home right
IT HAS sandstone walls, timber beams from Taronga Zoo and a galleon-inspired bathroom and now this apartment is on the market for a bargain price.
Buyers fight for fast selling home
FIRST HOME buyers are battling each other for prized affordable homes in the Penrith region.
No developments make this suburb popular
THERE is virtually no apartment market in West Pymble, one agent says, which is luring young family buyers into the area.
CEO buys $2.62 million weekender
A BRAND new beachfront home in Toowoon Bay has been snapped up by a well-known businessman.
Fast-flying, aggressive bids secure St Ives home
AGGRESSIVE competition at a north shore auction was what drew in 80 eager onlookers to a St Ives home, despite the heavy rain.
Investor buys home sight unseen
THIS waterfront home has been snapped up by a buyer from Singapore, who didn’t even feel the need to do an inspection first.
Time to pass baton to a new family
YOU know a home has passed the family test of time when its owners stay put to raise their children into young adults.
EOI campaign for prime land
A LARGE freehold block in Dee Why’s town centre has come to market, and it’s for sale by expressions of interest.
Terrigal unit sells for $1.646 million
A LUXURY boutique unit in Terrigal has sold for quadruple the median price of a Central Coast apartment.
Your chance to throw Gatsby-style parties
TENNIS court, swimming pool and clubhouse — what more does a house need for a Gatsby-style party?
Chairman hopes for $10m sale
AS the chairman of Client Coverage at Macquarie Capital, Michael Cook knows a thing or two about property — and it looks like he’ll be $10m richer when he sells his Balgowlah Heights home.
Slice of racing history up for sale
THIS Erina acreage may not be owned by a Waterhouse, but it does have a unique connection to a well-known racecourse.
$3m in less than five minutes
IT took less than the time to buy a coffee for this house in Lane Cove to hit the $3-million mark at auction, before it broke the street record with ease.
Joyce Mayne founders sell up
IF you grew up watching the telly in the 80s or 90s, the face of Joyce Mayne would be familiar to you. Now, the owners of the recognisable brand she advertised are selling their home.
Sold in less than two hours
ALL these Central Coast owners had to do to sell their five-bedroom home was head out to dinner.
New life for old pickle factory
AFFECTIONATELY known as the Old Pickle Factory, this versatile dwelling has lived many lives over the years and is ready for its next.
Mike Willesee sells investment pad
TV CURRENT affairs icon Mike Willesee has sold his Bondi Beach investment apartment prior to auction — and he’s turned a tidy profit too.
Double block listed for $5.5m
THIS waterfront lot in Summerland Point is on the market with a multi-million dollar price guide, and has already caught the eye of a developer.
Renovated bungalow a delightful surprise
BUYERS looking for a large, contemporary family home in Sydney’s inner west won’t be able to look past this updated bungalow.
7 suburbs with house prices under $1m
JUST seven suburbs in the Parramatta region still offer median house prices below $1 million as the affordable portion of Sydney’s market continues to shrink.
Arnie: ‘I’m a big real estate believer’
ARNOLD Schwarzenegger was a real estate millionaire before he made his big break as the headline star in Conan the Barbarian. This week he shared with Sydneysiders his top investing tips.
North Rocks mansion could set new record
A SEVEN-bedroom mansion at North Rocks complete with its own indoor squash court and set across three blocks is expected to set a new price record for the suburb.
Bill Malouf’s school of hard knocks
THIS man sells more than $300 million worth of Sydney’s prestige real estate a year. Here’s your chance to copy his success.
Design allows for an enjoyable family lifestyle
Situated in the highly sought-after area of Erskine Park, this relatively new residence is finished in impeccable style with attractive features throughout.
Melissa George sells up
EXCLUSIVE: Australian actor Melissa George has started selling off her multi-million dollar property portfolio amid a bitter custody battle over her two sons.
‘Local owners should not panic sell’
LAST week’s announcement that a Beaches Link Tunnel will be built under Middle Harbour has created confusion and uncertainty among residents in Seaforth and Balgowlah.
Loads of potential on a big block
SET on a huge block, this brick home has plenty of potential to enjoy the established property or build the home of your dreams, subject to council approval.
Plenty of space for all to enjoy
STYLISH, spacious and immaculately presented, this sensational home with easy, single-level living is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
West is best when it comes to this brand new home
An impressive prospect, this new home is set across two levels and offers quality interiors and a sophisticated decor.
Renovated family home in ideal location
This three-bedroom home is sure to impress, and with renovated interiors and landscaped gardens, all you have to do is move in and enjoy an easy lifestyle.
Homes selling the day they’re listed
BUYING a house is the biggest investment you’ll ever make, but that’s not stopping desperate buyers snapping up houses the moment they hit the market — sometimes without even viewing them.
Spacious country classic a private getaway
BUILT in the early 1980s, this double-brick home has quality inclusions to create the ideal lifestyle for the whole family.
Family home full of bygone elegance
Tastefully presented and spectacularly restored, this circa 1890s house in Sydney’s inner west is the perfect family home.
Property firm get foot in emirates’ door
RAINE & HORNE has launched a holiday rental business in Dubai, becoming the only Australian property firm with a vacations business in the emirate.
Clever design allows for dual income opportunity
NEWLY constructed, this house and granny flat configuration offers buyers a dual income investment opportunity.
Armidale and Albury graded A-plus
BUYERS who are frustrated by ever skyrocketing property prices in Sydney will be relieved to learn that there are still some regional hubs that won’t break the budget and that are oozing with potential.
Wet weather doesn’t dampen buyers’ spirits
A WET weekend auction drew a crowd of onlookers as a deceased estate sold under the hammer for $2.02 million.
Six days, two suburb records
SIX days was all it took for another suburb price record to be smashed on the north shore.
Infamous axe-murder home for sale
THE DARK past of a house where a woman and her son were cut up by an axe murderer while having dinner in their kitchen has resurfaced following the home’s listing for sale.
Buyers seek quality duplexes
ATTENTION to detail and quality finishes drew buyers to a duplex in Ryde.
Mansions for same price as Sydney unit
REAL estate listings show homebuyers can get up-market houses in just about every global destination for the same price as an average Sydney unit, including these stunners.
The big boom in small Sydney units
TINY one-bedroom apartments without parking are selling for big prices of up to $1.2 million as desperate house hunters scramble for the limited supply.
Auctions red-hot in tunnel zone
JUST days after the announcement of the Northern Beaches tunnel, buyers bid up big on lower north shore homes this morning.
Restored Federation gem hits market
A MODERN renovation has breathed new life into this circa 1905 Federation classic in Naremburn’s sought-after “Golden Triangle”.
68 homes to be released in Oran Park
ORAN PARK continues to grow, with developer Villa World announcing the release of 68 brand new homes.
Painter picks up acreage
THE Saturday auction of a Tumbi Umbi acreage saw an eager buyer outbid himself to ensure he won the day.
Features are simply Darling
BUILT in the 1890s on land that was part of the land grant made to William Balmain himself, this beautiful sandstone terrace offers all that is great about Balmain.
Buyers make beeline for Beecroft
HOMES going to auction in Beecroft are gaining plenty of interest, with stock limited in the popular suburb.
