Another Super Saturday brings a steady clearance rate for the Melbourne property market ahead of the Easter long weekend.
This weekend a clearance rate of 67% was achieved from 1468 auctions. Of those properties, 490 were passed in, 242 of those on a vendor bid. There were also 389 private sales over the past week. Units achieved a 68% clearance rate, and houses resulted in a 66% clearance rate across the city.
Similar auction volumes of 1428 happened on the same weekend last year, however last year’s clearance rate on the same weekend was 81%.
With next weekend’s Easter break, auction activity will be minimal. Our market wrap will return in two weeks. Have a great Easter!
Kind Regards,
The Team at Elite.
56 Regent Street, Elsternwick. Sold for $1,950,000
Four bidders contested this stunning double fronted Victorian three-bedroom home on Saturday. Perfectly positioned just several doors down from the ‘The Block 2017’, the property is conveniently located just 5 minutes’ walk from Elsternwick station, Glenhuntly Rd eateries and elite schools. The auction commenced with a $1.46 million bid, and was announced on the market at $1.77 million. But it was a late bidder who secured the property with a final knockout $10,000 rise after a series of $1,000 offers.
21 Roberts Street, Keilor East. Sold for $1,600,000
A four-bedroom single-level home delivering an exceptional family lifestyle of luxury and versatility in a sought-after Keilor East pocket had three auction bidders fiercely competing to become the new owners. It was a young family who took the keys after outbidding two other groups. The sale price was $120,000 above the reserve.
622 Bridge Road, Richmond. Sold for $1,460,000
Originally the site of the Richmond Racecourse in 1907, this clinker brick English cottage was established in 1941 as part of Richmond’s first housing commission estate. The three-bedroom house received bids from two parties, but it passed in on a $1.425 million vendor bid. The property sold for $10,000 above the reserve shortly after the auction.
Auction numbers were higher this weekend after the break for the Labour Day long weekend last week.
This weekend a clearance rate of 68% was achieved from 1273 auctions. Of those properties 403 were passed in, 206 of those on a vendor bid. There were also 236 private sales over the past week. Units achieved a 70% clearance rate, and houses resulted in a 68% clearance rate across the city.
The Melbourne property market is holding strong and has only declined by 0.4% in value since it peaked in October last year. According to Core Logic, Melbourne’s median dwelling value is 18% less than Sydney’s. This indicates that Melbourne’s property values are likely to still rise as Melbourne’s population growth keeps soaring.
Kind Regards,
The Team at Elite.
53A Cavannagh Street, Cheltenham. Sold for $1,111,000
This newly built townhouse with unrivalled views in Cheltenham attracted fierce competition from four bidders on Saturday. The three bedroom property had an opening bid of $920,000 and it was announced on the market at $1.05 million. But bidding did not stop there, and the property ended up selling for more than $50,000 above the reserve.
7 McMillian Court, Hoppers Crossing. Sold for $530,000
This spacious house in the heart of Hoppers Crossing sits on an impressive 748m2 (approx.), parcel of land. The vendor of this three bedroom house only paid $410,000 just over twelve months ago and had made no major changes to the property before putting it back on the market. A first home-buyer outbid two investors at the auction to become the new owner.
37 The Highway, Mt Waverly. Sold for $1,530,000
Beautifully elevated on the high side of the street, this impressive 738 sqm (approx) four-bedroom house attracted three bidders at the Saturday auction. An opening bid of $1.45 million commenced the auction, and the property was on the market at $1.51 million. One bidder dropped out, and two families continued to compete for the keys until the hammer was brought down at $1.53 million.
The autumn market is already gaining strong momentum, and really setting things up for anothe strong year of growth for the Melbourne property market.
There were 1198 auctions in Melbourne, with 883 selling and 211 being passed in, 104 of those on a vendor bid. In addition to the auctions, there were also an additional 334 private sales. The result, was a very strong 81% clearance rate.
The results so far for 2017 have been the strongest start to the year we have seen. Demand is high, however there has been a plenty of stock hitting the market, which indicates that there is still plenty of underlying demand for Melbourne property.
Price: $895,000
Address: 2/40 Embankment, Chelsea
On its own title and with no body corporate this 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom located at the back of a block is a rare find. Around 60 people crammed into the driveway to see the opening bid of $690,000 be outdone by a second bidder offering $770,000. The two bidders helped the property get announced on the market at $785,000. Two new bidders then joined in, pushing the price well over $800,000. At $880,000 the bids slowed down to $1,000 rises until it was sold for $895,000.
Price: $1,980,000
Address: 220 Victoria Road, Northcote
A three bedroom period home on a corner block of approximately 608sqm, near leisure centres, shops, parks and transport, reached a price $380,000 above the reserve on Saturday. It was a battle of seven bidders, and the hammer was brought down to a developer who secured the property after outbidding a would-be buyer who intended to live there. The sale price of $1,980,000 was a new record for Victoria Road.
Price: $955,000
Address: 11 Isabella St, Parkdale
With two large living zones plus a sun-bathed north-easterly courtyard, this two bedroom, two bathroom villa with a double garage and street frontage attracted a crowd of 100+ people to the auction. A price guide of $720,000 – $790,000 saw multiple downsizers, investors and young owner occupiers vying for the keys. Located near shops, train and a short walk to the beach, the property received an opening bid of $760,000. Six would-be buyers were in the crowd, but only two bidders were able to put their hands up. On the market at $860,000 and sold to a downsizer for $955,000.
The first Super Saturday of 2017 delivers a strong clearance rate, indicating a very healthy property market. A new record has been made for the highest number of auctions held on a single February weekend.
There were 1198 auctions in Melbourne, with 983 selling and 215 being passed in, 85 of those on a vendor bid. In addition to the auctions, there were also an additional 297 private sales. The result, was a solid 82% clearance rate.
Interestingly, CoreLogic have reported that 33 Melbourne suburbs have achieved a one hundred per cent clearance rates for 2017.
There is speculation that the Reserve Bank will soon be putting interest rate up in early March. A red flag is that some banks have pre-emptively started to put rates up to insure against the rising cost of home lending and regulatory action.
Next week will be the first test of the autumn market in Melbourne.
Price: $1,351,000
Address: 25 Dickmann Street, Richmond
A small crowd of 25 people showed to watch the auction of this three level, three bedroom house located in a very convenient and popular part of Richmond. There were six bidders trying to secure this trendy piece of real estate, after an opening vendor bid of $1,000,000. The bids came slowly and the property was annoucned on the market at $1.27m and sold for $1.351 under the hammer.
Price: $730,000
Address: 1/34 Park Street, Moonee Ponds
A vendor bid of $600,000 opened the auction of this two bedroom attractive front villa – ideally situated in one of Moonee Ponds’ most exclusive streets. From the crowd of 80, a man offered $610,000 putting it immediately on the market. Three bidders pushed the price up to $727,000 until only one bidder was remaining, and a fourth bidder added a single bid of $730,000 to win the keys.
Price: $691,000
Address: 5/46 Fewster Road, Hampton
Popular with downsizers, this single level two-bedroom villa in a driveway of only six attracted a crowd of 50 to the auction. A vendor bid of $600,000 opened proceedings, and the next bid was slow to arrive at $620,000. Three bidders battled it out for this well positioned property with views of Sandringham Athletics track. The villa hit the market at $675,000 abs the hammer was brought down to a young couple for $691,000.
This weekend the clearance rate holds steady as the auction numbers doubled.
There were 846 auctions in Melbourne, with 681 selling and 186 being passed in, 79 of those on a vendor bid. In addition to the auctions, there were also an additional 308 private sales. The result, was a solid 79% clearance rate.
Stock levels may have doubled this weekend, bringing more choice for buyers, but there is still opportunity for buyers to grab property before auction. Some suburbs are experiencing a surge in off-market sales, due to red-hot demand.
This month there is an expected 3,100 home going under the hammer in Melbourne, which is an increase of three per cent on February last year.
Price: $980,000
Address: 135 Franklin Street, Eltham
A four-bedroom family home with a quiet, leafy outlook and three living areas attracted three bidders to the auction. The pre-auction price guide was $820,000 to $900,000 and one bidder dropped out in the high $800,000’s leaving two other contenders to continue pushing the price up. A local family, looking to upsize, paid $100,0000 above the reserve.
Price: $1,661,000
Address: 30 Plummer Road, Mentone
This well maintained and renovated three-bedroom clinker brick home, in a premium beachside locale, attracted interest from downsizers and young families. With four bidders vying for the keys, the price quickly sailed past the reserve of $1.5 million. The last bidder to enter the auction walked away with the keys for $1.661 million.
Price: $1,721,000
Address: 7 Grange Road, Mont Albert
Designed by Fasham Johnson which often prove to be popular with buyers due to their unique architecture, the auction started slowly with the auctioneer getting things underways with a vendor bid of $1.5m. Three bidders contested with lady determined to win the keys. The property was announced on the market at $1.65m and sold for $1.721m. $71,000 over reserve.
Melbourne’s auction market has delivered another steady, yet strong result as we plunge into 2017.
There were 444 auctions in Melbourne, with 361 selling and 83 being passed in, 30 of those on a vendor bid. In addition to the auctions, there were also an additional 329 private sales.
Last Tuesday, as expected, the RBA, left rates on hold for the fifth consecutive month, at the record low 1.5 per cent. For buyers, this brings a great opportunity to step into or step up in the Melbourne property market.
The early 2017 market has already seen some strong results, but next weekend buyers will have far more choice. An expected 900 properties have auctions scheduled next weekend, double what we have seen in the past couple of weeks.
Price: $1,005,000
Address: 40 Mernda Avenue, Bonbeach
Featuring three bedrooms, a studio, a tandem garage and ample outdoor space, this property located minuted from Carrum station, shops and the beach attracted seven bidders. Bidding took off quickly which pushed the sale price $205,000 above the reserve. It was a young couple with a three week old baby who won the keys.
Price: $426,000
Address: 43 Wilgah Street, Thomastown
Marketed as the ideal first home, or investment, or downsizing opportunity. This two bedroom, one bathroom close to the Ring Road, local schools, shopping centres, parks, train station and other forms of transport provides an affordable option not too far from the city. Six bidders helped push the selling price up $26,000 over reserve when the hammer was brought down at $426,000.
Price: $1,260,000
Address: 7 Browning Street, Moonee Ponds
A three bedroom terrace known as “Carringbush” evokes enticing Victorian splendour from its highly sought after coveted Poet’s Corner address. Two home buyers bid at the auction from $1.05 million to $1.19 million, however it was passed in to the highest bidder. The property sold minutes after the auction for $1.26 million.
This weekend Melbourne’s high clearance rate reflects a market in need of fresh stock. A 79% clearance rate was achieved this weekend from 782 auctions held, with 621 selling and 161 being passed in, 69 of those on a vendor bid. There were also an additional 315 private sales reported.
Buyers who are hungry for new stock on the market are making riskier decisions about their next purchase. Some buyers are willing to push the price well above the reserve in order to get the property they want. Whilst others are willing to purchase before selling their current home.
Auction listings, if they continue on current trends, will be down by about 15 per cent for 2016. While the total of private sales and auctions is expected to be down by 8 per cent.
What does this mean? Buyers need to be sensible and know the worth of a property before entering into a purchase. Poorly researched buying can result in shocking re-sale value in the future, which can come as a shock.
The first 2 weekends of the spring auction season have been very interesting! We look forward to seeing how the market will handle the next few weeks.
There is an expected 800 properties to go under the hammer next weekend.
17 Myrtle Street, Clifton Hill. Sold for $1,435,000.
In a quiet street close to Village cafes, station, Spensley St Primary and parkland, this superbly extended two-bedroom home on a deep block attracted a crowd of 40 to the auction. The first call for bids was met with silence, followed by some dogs barking. The auctioneer tried again to rouse a first bid from the crowd, and received a $1.1 million opening offer. Another bidder joined in and the bidding was fast paced as the price zoomed past the reserve of $1.27 million. The terrace was sold to the second bidder for $1.435 million.
33 Hannan Street, Williamstown. Sold for $2,230,000.
Integral to the story of Williamstown, originally the homestead for Michael Hannan’s 100 acre farm, this evocative Victorian boasting a rare 24 meter frontage, retains significant status today as one of the area’s most outstanding family residences. The land has decreased substantially since those days, yet the renovated home holds plenty of appeal. In front of sixty onlookers, the auctioneer accepted an opening bid of $1.8 million from one man. Another man joined in and the bids were pushing the price close to $2 million when a third man put his hand up. The property was announced on the market, at $2.12 million, and as the price reached $2.185 million a fourth bidder joined in. It was sold to the first bidder for $2.23 million.
7 Robe STreet, St Kilda. Sold For $2,720,000.
Soaring ceilings and magnificent proportions define this refined c1880’s era traditional residence positioned in the heart of St Kilda, only a block from the beach. The auctioneer made a vendor bid of $2 million to commence, and two would-be buyers traded $50,000 bids. The price reached $2.4 million, when a man asked if the house was on the market, and it took only a couple more bids before it was declared selling at $2.45 million. It was three bidders who helped push the price $320,000 above the reserve, when the hammer fell to a young family for $2.72 million.
