Auctions
Family triumphs at auction to pay $2.6 million for Glen Iris five-bedder
The new owners plan to renovate the property, which had been held by one family for 50 years. By evening, Domain Group recorded a clearance rate of 55.9 per cent.
- by Tom Carey
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Brunswick house that last sold for $75,000 fetches $1,553,000 in bidding war
The vendors were emotional about saying goodbye to the home, which had been in their family for 45 years.
- by Alexandra Middleton
‘Straight out of The Castle’: Returning expat pays $2.3m to get into coveted Balwyn High School zone
A fresh coat of paint and new carpets helped attract seven parties to the 1970s home, but the location was the clincher.
- by Sarah Webb
‘I completely overpaid’: First home buyer lands $980,000 Brunswick townhouse
A first home buyer beat five others in a heated bidding war for a two-bedroom townhouse in a coveted location.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Downsizers compete to pay $4,325,000 for double-fronted Middle Park terrace
The home’s high-spec renovation prompted two bidders to push the price well beyond the quoted price range. It was one of 1028 auctions scheduled on Saturday.
- by Tom Carey
Comedian Rhys Nicholson’s ‘maximalist’ home sells for $842,500 after auction
The Coburg home passed in for $810,000, but soon sold to the highest bidders in post-auction negotiations.
- by Jim Malo
‘Spun us out’: Carnegie vendors’ stylish reno earns $3.75m auction payday
The sellers paid $1.65m for the Californian bungalow in late 2020 and their renovation attracted five bidders, all locals, at auction.
- by Tom Carey
Tears of joy as buyer nabs bayside pad she had her heart set on for $803,000
The downsizer’s son bid on her behalf for the stylish one-bedroom home and embraced her as she broke down with joy after the hammer fell.
- by Jim Malo
Downsizers outbid young couples for $4m Hawthorn East house
The home, which had a guide of $3.5 to $3.8 million, had drawn the interest of young couples as well due to nearby schools.
- by Tom Carey
First home buyers pay $1.3m for ‘very cool, retro house’ in Brunswick East
The sell-off of ex-rental properties across Melbourne is benefiting first home buyers.
- by Jim Malo
Grandparents buy $1.95m townhouse to be near family and help with babysitting
The couple, who competed against a young family, bought the property in post-auction negotiations by offering an extra $50,000.
- by Carmen Forward