Sydney’s auction market on fire!

SOLD AT AUCTION! 3 Young St. Croydon

This past weekend the auction clearance rate hit 75 percent, a further improvement from the previous weekend’s 72.7 percent.  This result brought Sydney’s clearance rates up to an average of 73 percent over the past month, a solid rise from the 55 percent averaged over the same period last year.  Clearance rates have improved despite a rise in listing numbers compared to the same period last year.

The Inner West’s auction clearance rate of 86 percent was solid, with the team at Richard Matthews Real Estate selling a four bedroom, one bathroom Bungalow at 3 Young Street, Croydon for $950,000.

If you are considering selling your property and want the best result and highest level of attention then contact the team at Richard Matthews today.  Call 9642 4288 or visit www.richardmatthews.com.au for your free market appraisal.

Figures sourced from Dr Andrew Wilson, Senior Economist for Australian Property Monitors.

Advertisements

$1m for a knockdown

Published in The Sunday Telegraph on March 17, 2013

Nice little article posted in yesterday’s Sunday Telegraph – $1m for a knockdown – featuring yours truly, regarding the amazing auction of 47 Underwood Road, Homebush for $1,035,000.

Happy reading!

Considering selling? Now could be the time to act!

Sydney’s auction clearance rates remain strong!

Published March 12, 2013

If you are unsure of when to sell your property this could be the time to act, as highlighted by Sydney’s recent auction clearance rates.

The clearance rate of 72.7% for the weekend was significantly higher than the 56.6% of properties sold in the corresponding weekend last year, as reported by Australian Property Monitors.

This past weekend marked the third week in a row for auction clearance rates above 70%, and analysts forecast a return to strength in the market not witnessed since 2010.

Want to get the ball rolling? Get the most out of your investment with the help of Sydney’s hardest working agents Richard Baini and Matthew Everingham. For your obligation free property report and expert advice call the team today on 9642 4288.  Their goal is simple; make every client a client for life, which is clear from their growing number of client testimonials, which they invite you to read here.

Yes, you heard right, it sold $355k above the reserve price!

Auction sale a massive $355,000 above reserve price!

Published March 9, 2013

A 13.41 metre frontage didn’t discourage the seven spirited bidders that competed for this property.  47 Underwood Rd, Homebush, a modest house with a reserve price of $680,000, sold under the hammer for an impressive $1,035,000.  That’s a massive $355,000 above the reserve price!  This is one of many landmark sales by the team at Richard Matthews Real Estate, who consistently achieve strong results.  So if you are considering selling your property it would be wise to contact Sydney’s hardest working agents at RMRE, for the attention and result you deserve.  Call 9642 4288 or click here