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National Property Clock: Houses Month in Review November 2020 Entries coloured orange indicate positional change from last month. Albury Burnie/Devenport Hobart Barossa Valley Canberra Launceston Bathurst Dubbo Tamworth PEAK OF MARKET Geelong Sunshine Coast Approaching Starting to Wodonga Peak of Market Decline RESIDENTIAL Adelaide Karratha Adelaide Hills Lismore Ballina/Byron Bay Mackay Coffs Harbour Mildura Emerald Mount Gambier RISING DECLINING Melbourne Gladstone Port Hedland MARKET MARKET Sydney Gold Coast Rockhampton Hervey Bay Shepparton Illawarra Southern Highlands Brisbane Perth Start of Approaching Geraldton Cairns South West WA Recovery Bottom of Market Kalgoorlie Central Coast Toowoomba Sydney Darwin Townsville BOTTOM OF Ipswich Whitsunday Newcastle MARKET Albany Broome Alice Springs Bundaberg Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. This report is not intended to be comprehensive or render advice and neither Herron Todd White nor any persons involved in the preparation of this report accept any form of liability for its contents. 27
National Property Clock: Units Month in Review November 2020 Entries coloured blue indicate positional change from last month. Adelaide Hills Bathurst Launceston Albury Burnie/Devenport Tamworth Barossa Valley Hobart PEAK OF MARKET Geelong Sunshine Coast Approaching Starting to Wodonga Peak of Market Decline RESIDENTIAL Adelaide Lismore Ballina/Byron Bay Mackay Coffs Harbour Mt Gambier Canberra Perth Dubbo Port Hedland RISING DECLINING Melbourne Sydney Gladstone Rockhampton MARKET MARKET Newcastle Hervey Bay Shepparton Karratha Brisbane Illawarra Start of Approaching Cairns Mildura Central Coast Recovery Bottom of Market Darwin South West WA Geraldton Emerald Southern Highlands Kalgoorlie BOTTOM OF Gold Coast Townsville MARKET Albany Ipswich Alice Springs Toowoomba Broome Whitsunday Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Bundaberg This report is not intended to be comprehensive or render advice and neither Herron Todd White nor any persons involved in the preparation of this report accept any form of liability for its contents. 28
New South Wales Month in Review November 2020 CEO’S ADDRESS It’s been an eventful few weeks globally, nationally relief. There are still many milestones to come, but ◗ Sydney–Prestige property shows resilience in the and here at Herron Todd White. Australia’s handling of the pandemic continues to face of the pandemic; Firstly, congratulations to the team at our national be envied around the world. ◗ Melbourne–The upper price sector has been office on winning the Australian Property Institute’s Other significant events in October and November adversely impacted by the state’s lockdowns; 2020 Innovation in Property award for the were election based. ◗ Brisbane–Interest from interstate buyers is development of our Contactless Inspection Tool. Queensland’s Labour Party comfortably retained surging in the capital and nearby lifestyle It’s significant recognition of this game-changing government – an outcome predicted by many – and localities. innovation, and we couldn’t be prouder. will be at the helm for four more years. ◗ In the commercial section this month, our valuers I’m also delighted to welcome previous And, of course, the US election has delivered a have discussed the performance of the industrial Queensland Valuer-General, Neil Bray, to Herron result with President-Elect Joe Biden receiving sector during 2020. Some key findings include: RESIDENTIAL Todd White. Neil has joined us as Queensland widespread congratulations for his win. The world ◗ Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane–The industrial Head of Government and Corporate Relations. will undoubtedly continue to focus on his response property sector proves to be one of the country’s Neil’s experience, reputation and networks are to the challenges facing America in the coming most resilient commercial markets under unparalleled, and his appointment heightens months and years. COVID-19; Herron Todd White’s already formidable leadership And now, on to this month’s residential section of ◗ Adelaide–It was the year of “accelerated agility”, role in the industry. the report. particularly in logistics and warehousing. Since our last issue of Month In Review, Australia Each November, our residential teams provide an Please enjoy the residential has remained on the path to recovery, with annual review of their prestige property markets, section of our November falling infection rates in Victoria and successful including a comprehensive list of significant sales edition of Month In Review. control measures in New South Wales heralding and rentals. It’s an important discussion given this a reopening of borders and freeing up of trade. sector often telegraphs important shifts in the In fact, Victoria’s lifting of restrictions in the Gary Brinkworth wider market. past 48hours allowing metro residents to travel CEO unfettered through the state and businesses to Some notable stories from this month’s residential increase capacities has brought a huge sense of section include: Since our last issue of Month In Review, Australia has remained on the path to recovery, with falling infection rates in Victoria and successful control measures in New South Wales heralding a reopening of borders and freeing up of trade. 29
Month in Review Overview November 2020 Despite 2020’s extraordinary events, many sectors within of the nation’s residential markets have performed well... and it surprised plenty of stakeholders. One segment that proved incredibly resilient in many locations was prestige real estate. As we do each November, our teams around Australia present a rundown of their prestige markets, delivering an assessment of performance as well as a summary of their area’s most significant sales, listings and rentals. Sydney Traditionally in Sydney, prestige properties have been seen as those with a value of over $3 28 Ruby Street, Mosman Source: CoreLogic RESIDENTIAL million. With market movement over the past decade however, we now generally consider to sell properties and many of those adopted a six-car basement garage including turntable. prestige properties to be those with a value of at were already well established in the prestige Site improvements include expansive established least $5 million. market. Off-market transactions, inspections by grounds, full sized tennis court and swimming pool. appointment rather than open homes, enlisting a During the market downturn from mid-2017 to On the back of this stellar start to 2020 we also buyer’s agent, and conducting video inspections mid-2019, the top quartile of properties in Sydney saw the proposed listing of 8 Burran Avenue, with an agent for overseas and expat buyers saw the largest declines in value. However, the Mosman with expectations of around $23 million. have all been utilised in the prestige space for small sub-section that properties above $5 million This property is positioned on a waterfront some time. represents actually held up well during that period escarpment allotment with expansive and with minimal to no declines. North Shore uninterrupted views over Middle Harbour towards On the Lower North Shore, 28 Ruby Street, North Head. Similarly, the prestige market this year has so far, Mosman sold at the start of February this year in the main, managed to withstand any impact on As COVID-19 started to become a serious issue for $22 million. This sale was an exciting start prices due to COVID-19. While transactions slowed and the potential economic impacts were to the year and was expected to set the tone substantially in the months following the March becoming clear, the owner reportedly decided for the surrounding prestige market which had lockdown, the past three months have seen sales it was best to withdraw the property from the been rather subdued throughout 2019. The activity increasing with some strong results also market. The property was subsequently re- property is positioned on a 1792 square metre being achieved. listed at the end of July and is currently for sale allotment with distant Harbour Bridge and marketed as price upon request. This will be a The wider property market saw a significant Opera House views. good litmus test of current confidence in the high- impact from the March and April restrictions on The grand four-level residence comprises six- end prestige market compared to the start of the open for inspections and on-site auctions. This bedroom, six-bathroom accommodation with 2020 when it was first listed. impact meant finding different ways of trying 30
As an example of the changing environment the and incorporating views of the Sydney Harbour Month in Review market has experienced this year, we saw the Upper Bridge, Opera House and city skyline. In addition November 2020 North Shore sale of 23 Elva Avenue, Killara for $6.3 to having access to the common swimming pool million. This sale occurred on 15 April 2020 in the and gymnasium, the unit has exclusive access to a midst of the New South Wales COVID-19 lock-down marina berth. period. The property was scheduled to be sold through an online auction on 16 May with a price guide of $5.8 million to $6.3 million, however it sold prior to the auction date, in just over a week. It was reported that the ex-pat purchaser viewed 8 Burran Avenue, Mosman Source: CoreLogic the property via a 30-minute FaceTime inspection, a true representation of the environment we were experiencing at the time. For those of our readers interested in the celebrity aspect of prestige property, in 2018 we saw Posh and Becks rent a contemporary property at 26 Plunket Road, Mosman. This high-profile lease was A waterfront apartment at Lavender Bay Source: CoreLogic not confidential for long after the couple and their RESIDENTIAL family were spotted at local eateries and shops in Northern Beaches the surrounding area. The Northern Beaches saw a new record set at Interestingly, this property recently sold in August the start of the year with a $24 million transaction for a reported price of between $20 and $21 taking place in Palm Beach. This record only million. The sale was listed with Belle Property lasted six months when Jennifer Hawkins sold her Mosman and was reportedly on the market Newport residence for $24.5 million in August this for just 72 hours before being sold, a strong 23 Elva Avenue, Killara Source: CoreLogic year, again showing the resilience of the high-end indication of the continued confidence in the high- prestige market during a supposedly volatile year end prestige level. Just over the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. CBD, in the suburb of Lavender Bay, the high-end The property features a newly constructed, four- prestige unit market proved its popularity with the level residence positioned on 3360 square metres sale of a waterfront apartment in the Maritima of beachfront land. The original adjoining blocks complex for $10.75 million. were purchased in 2014 for $4 million before The whole floor, three-bedroom, three-bathroom large scale site works were undertaken, followed unit features a high-end stone kitchen, floor- by the construction of an architecturally designed to-ceiling glass doors, grand foyer and a large five-bedroom home with expansive views over renovated terrace area overlooking Lavender Bay Pittwater. 26 Plunkett Road, Mosman Source: CoreLogic . It was reported that the ex-pat purchaser viewed the property via a 30-minute FaceTime inspection. 31
result. After the 2018 sale of Fairwater to Mike Month in Review Cannon-Brookes set the new benchmark for November 2020 Australian house prices at $100 million, second place has now gone to a Point Piper property as well, which sold for a reported $95 million in September. The harbourside property, sold through Sotheby’s International Realty, sits on 1800 square metres of land and is configured as two, two-level apartments with shared indoor pool, harbour- front tennis court, deepwater jetty and expansive Record Newport sale Source: Domain A Whale Beach prestige holiday rental Source: Domain harbour views back towards the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. In terms of the prestige rental market, we have Eastern Suburbs seen a significant shift since the onset of the Prices for prestige properties were increasing current COVID-19 pandemic. Corporate leases until March prior to COVID-19. The lockdowns in which often dominated the high-end rental late March and early April initially saw a slight market have been severely impacted due to travel lowering of prices. Agents of properties marketed RESIDENTIAL restrictions and reduced movements. We have throughout that period advised that offers after however seen a resurgence in the past few weeks the lockdowns began were slightly lower than those of short-term rental demand. This appears to have they were receiving prior. Since then however, been fueled by the international and state border prices have held up quite well compared to pre- restrictions, forcing people to holiday within New COVID prices. South Wales. Volumes of prestige sale transactions were 92 Wolseley Road, Point Piper Source: Wentworth Courier Whale Beach and Palm Beach on Sydney’s Northern subdued throughout autumn however we have seen Beaches have always been popular getaway an increase in activity over the past three months, destinations and are expected to be in high demand slightly earlier than the usual early spring increase over the coming summer holiday period. A in activity. property in Whale Beach is currently listed for rent The September quarter this year was significantly through Belle Property Avalon with an advertised more active in prestige property transactions peak period price of $25,000 per week. than the same period in 2019. Across the four suburbs and localities we generally see the most In terms of the prestige transactions of houses above $5 million (Bellevue Hill, Vaucluse, Woollahra and Bronte/Tamarama), rental market, we have seen sales volumes increased by about 75 per cent a significant shift since compared to last year. 92 Wolseley Road, Point Piper Source: CoreLogic the onset of the current The harbour side of the eastern suburbs is where Around the peninsular on Wunulla Road, another COVID-19 pandemic. the $20 million plus sales occur, with Point Piper Point Piper waterfront property sold for $51 million not disappointing again with the year’s biggest 32
in April. Vaucluse has also seen two large results in water, providing three bedrooms, all with ensuite Inner West Month in Review September of $24.6 million and around $30 million, bathrooms, a large terrace and car accommodation Not necessarily a high-end prestige sale, but a new November 2020 along the prestigious Vaucluse Road. for two cars. Whilst in fairly dated condition, the record sale price was set for the inner west suburb main drawcard is the spectacular harbour views of Newtown last month, transacting for $5.8 million. On the ocean side of the eastern suburbs, there encompassing all the major landmarks. The property is a two-level factory conversion with have been some strong sale results over the past a combined internal and external space of 900 few months. Bronte and Tamarama saw two $15 Other popular harbourside suburbs for prestige square metres. Configured with six-bedroom, four- million plus sales in September, following on from units, including Darling Point, Elizabeth Bay and bathroom accommodation and multiple living areas, the new record Bronte sale in July of $17.9 million, Potts Point, have all seen good sales activity in there is the possibility of a separate self-contained topping the 2019 previous record sale of $16.8 the $7 million to $10 million price range this year. area already featuring a second kitchen. A central million. The property at 57 Gardyne Street sold off- There have also been some strong CBD sales, with courtyard with swimming pool is the focal point of market through Phillips Pantzer Donnelley. three sales since late May of units with a $13 million the design and car parking consists of two separate plus price tag, including Cate Blanchett’s two level, Nearby to the south, Clovelly set a new price record garage entrances, with the ability to accommodate 400 square metre, five-bedroom unit in the Astor in June with the $9.9 million sale of 24 Ocean up to four vehicles, extremely rare for the high- building at 123 Macquarie Street. Street. The property, a two-year-old home opposite density suburb of Newtown. an oceanfront reserve and around the corner from Asking rents for prestige properties have generally The property has been ustilised for many purposes Clovelly Beach, was listed through Phillips Pantzer come back during 2020, likely as a result of over the years, predominantly as a clothing Donnelley and comprises five bedrooms, three reduced demand for corporate style rentals for RESIDENTIAL factory from 1921 until the late 1980s, when it bathrooms, double garage and inground pool on a executives from overseas and interstate who have was converted into a residential home. Although 455 square metre allotment. been unable to travel due to COVID-19. An example currently in mostly dated condition throughout, of a prestige property recently listed for rent also there is potential to create a showpiece property in happens to be on Wolseley Road, Point Piper. The the heart of Newtown. modern, two-level penthouse style unit comprising three bedrooms plus study, three bathrooms, double car space, two terraces and internal lift, is currently advertised as being under offer with an asking rental of $6000 per week. 24 Ocean Street, Clovelly Source: realestate.com.au The prestige unit market in the east has also seen A factory conversion in Newtown Source: CoreLogic some very strong recent sale results in the past few months. One such property was 2/124 Wolseley In Balmain, 1 Campbell Lane, a large harbour front Road, Point Piper which sold in early October property on 1752 square metres of land, sold at through Sotheby’s International Realty for $13.025 the start of October. The property, comprising a million. The apartment comprises the whole middle Point Piper penthouse Source: realestate.com.au near original, heritage listed, Victorian sandstone floor of a block of three units set one back from the 33
home, was listed through Cobden & Hayson in late Month in Review September with expectations of around $11 million, In the Sutherland Shire, Burraneer has been particularly active November 2020 well above the previous suburb record of $7.5 with five $5 million plus waterfront sales since June, four of million set in 2019. those occurring from late August. In the Sutherland Shire, Burraneer has been with three sales over $5 million and another six particularly active with five $5 million plus currently listed for sale with an asking price over waterfront sales since June, four of those occurring this mark. One of the properties listed for sale, 14-18 from late August. Hemers Road, Dural, has an asking price of $13.8 million however has been on and off the market The Cronulla prestige unit market has hit new since 2015. heights again this year with two developments achieving several $7 million plus off the plan As noted in a previous edition, Middle Dural saw 1 Campbell Lane, Balmain Source: CoreLogic results. A sub-penthouse unit, an amalgamation a record-breaking sale in April at 52A Cranstons of two units, in the new Ozone building achieved Road. This sale occurred during the early stages a staggering $10.25 million in May through of the COVID pandemic when there were high Southern Sydney Highland Property Group. The unit, with expected levels of uncertainty in the market. The property The prestige market in the Sutherland Shire and St completion in 2022, has over 300 square metres is a large, executive style, five-bedroom, four- RESIDENTIAL George regions was fairly subdued over the first of combined living and outdoor areas with bathroom dwelling with a high level of inclusions, six months of the year before activity increased in expansive ocean views. These results show just resort style inground pool, alfresco area and full- late winter. how strong this market is, with local downsizers in sized tennis court improved upon 1.44 hectares One early 2020 sale was the record Blakehurst particular fueling demand. of arable landscaped grounds. The property was and St George region sale in February of 4 sold by William Brush of LJ Hooker Dural for $8.4 Townson Street for $10.65 million through Black million which is a significant result for a sub two- Diamondz Property. The property comprised a hectare block. large six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home with 15 car garage, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis court and waterfront facilities on a massive 3,598 square metre waterfront lot. Artist’s impression of Ozone, Cronulla Source: The Daily Telegraph 52A Cranstons Road, Middle Dural Source: LJ Hooker Dural The Dural and Middle Dural prestige market has Matthew Halse 4 Townson Street, Blakehurst Source: CoreLogic been reasonably active since COVID-19 lockdowns Director 34
sold for in excess of $4.75 million dollars each after with one prospective purchaser and an additional Month in Review Southern Highlands languishing on the market for the best part of 12 two families waiting in line to snap up the property November 2020 Quarter 1 of 2020 saw an atypical level of months. in the event the sales agreement failed to close. transactions (compared to the 2019 calendar year) within the prestige sector of the Southern Highlands, with sale prices remaining relatively static and no signs of major change in the high end residential and rural lifestyle segment. Quarter 2 of 2020 saw the ripple effects of COVID-19! The start of the lockdown in late March brought with it an unexpectedly positive impact on the prestige market for the Southern Highlands as the area was discovered predominantly by Sydney purchasers seeking a family home, secondary residence or weekender style of accommodation Burradoo prestige Source: realestate.com.au Berrima prestige Source: realestate.com.au and lifestyle buyers seeking relief from the urban and inner city living environment. We speculate that a large reason for the surge The question for our prestige market as we move in activity in the $3 million plus sector is due to into Quarter 4 of 2020 and beyond is about RESIDENTIAL We had reasonably foreseen this upward trend families in Sydney seeing extremely good value continued demand and buyer depth and whether over the medium term (six months) for the region for money in the Southern Highlands. Typically, $3 the current move to regional hubs will be sustained, as working from home became more common million wouldn’t be considered the prestige end thereby driving continued price growth. due to technological advancements and many of the market in Sydney, so when home owners employees being unable to attend their normal For now, we can certainly see it continuing and it from the Lower North Shore and eastern suburbs Sydney offices. What we didn’t foresee, but makes could well be that this push has been a long time sell up and realise the scale of improvements and sense, is buyers flocking to the Southern Highlands coming, with recent events being the final straw land size they can obtain for relatively similar region to take advantage of the lifestyle NOW given for a number of urban dwellers to discover or money, it becomes a compelling proposition due to that overseas travel and family holidays are off the rediscover the Southern Highlands and the benefits excellent geographical positioning to Sydney and agenda for most of 2021 at this point. The impact of accruing from a rural and regional lifestyle. Canberra as well as the region being home to some this upward trend became very evident early on in Tim Stevens of the best schools in the state, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic and is showing no signs of Property valuer the predominantly rural landscape, natural beauty abatement up to the present time. and reasonable proximity to the South Coast the Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 of 2020 have seen region has to offer. As a result, it is not uncommon Lismore/Casino/Kyogle Residential properties that fit the prestige multiple sales above $3 million and days on market practice now to have several bidders from Sydney description in the Kyogle and Casino regions are for this segment have continued to contract to a on the same proeprty, with the underbidders relatively rare. For these rural towns, any detached matter of weeks now for well-located properties. proactively scouring the region for a home in good house within the residential zoned area achieving a This has been clearly evidenced by a number of central or prestige suburb locations. sales figure above $500,000 certainly raises a few older listings which had been on the market for Another recent example was a $4 million plus eyebrows. A case in point is the sale recorded at 17 over six months gaining traction and finally selling rural residential purchase in Berrima by an eastern Rous Street, Kyogle for $580,000 in July 2020. A during this period. By way of example, notable sales suburbs family which saw an agreed contract price turn of the century, Federation style, single level, included two prestige properties in Burradoo which 35
For larger rural lifestyle properties near Lismore Month in Review A single residential dwelling in the popular heritage suburb of City, Casino and Kyogle, the $1 million-plus price November 2020 Girards Hill has just breached the magic $1 million mark. bracket listing is becoming more common for well- presented rural lifestyle properties with a plethora five-bedroom, two-bathroom house with two-car million mark. Up to this point, the most expensive of features such as creek or river frontage, elevated accommodation stands out from the rest having single residential dwelling sale within the suburbs rural or mountain views and good quality and range been updated inside with heritage features such of Lismore City was in Girards Hill, in June 2019 for of improvements. as French doors, high ceilings, coloured window $880,000, however, the single residential dwelling Rental accommodation within Lismore, Casino and panes and wrap around verandahs. It is in a handy at 39 James Street, Girards Hill went for $1.005 Kyogle has continued to tighten with the bulk of the position to the CBD, schools and shopping. million. The property is an attractive, timber clad rental stock being listed and quickly occupied. At Federation homestead which was fully renovated On the eastern fringe of Casino, the most expensive a rental range of $250 to $600 per week, there is to retain the old character charm with a hint of residential house sale within the town boundaries a real sense of competition for the limited supply decadence and has a massive, attached rear patio for 2020 thus far is 20 Country Lane which sold throughout the region. with easy access to enjoy the established gardens. for $615,000 in August 2020. The property is a Vaughan Bell In addition, there is a very useful studio situated modern, timber clad, extremely well maintained Property Valuer above the two-car detached garage. and spacious five-bedroom, two-bathroom home with two-car accommodation located on the banks Whilst a bit of poetic licence in advertising helps, Ballina RESIDENTIAL of the Richmond River in a quiet lane. the prestige property at 136 Pearson Road, Eltham The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an is NOT in the Byron or Ballina Hinterland but is interesting impact on the local housing market Rural residential properties within close proximity still within the boundaries of Lismore City Shire, around the coastal area of Lennox Head to Evans to Casino and Kyogle usually command the upper although the price of $1.65 million achieved in Head. There is very strong demand for properties price levels, as they benefit from rural views and May 2020 would suggest otherwise! Situated high which in turn has left agents with an ongoing having the space and opportunity to go nuts on and elevated on a ridgeline, the executive style, limited supply of properties for sale. Our market landscaping and ancillary improvements. A very rendered brick, four-bedroom, three-bathroom seems to be mainly influenced by the movement tidy and well-presented rural residential property home embodies the epitome of a rural lifestyle of people from the major cities and in particular located on a 6949 square metre site is 7 Tullarook with views towards the Nightcap Ranges and Sydney. This movement has kept property prices at Grove at Spring Grove which sold for $675,000 in surrounding hinterland. The generously scaled a premium and in some areas has also resulted in a July 2020. Contemporary in its design with only home is well complemented by a large four-bay, slight increase in values. The building industry has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a detached Colorbond clad shed with three phase power, also been given some relief though as the North three-car garage, the house site affords rural additional studio with bathroom, kitchen and deck, Coast is now in the bubble which allows travel into residential views to the north-east and is only nine established landscaping and an inground, saltwater and out of Queensland. kilometres north-east of Casino. pool to boot. Whilst demand resulting from these capital Meanwhile, something special has recently The reality of the COVID-19 pandemic has actually city markets has typically been concentrated happened within the established suburbs of been a boost for residential and rural residential in the more desirable areas of Byron Bay and Lismore City. As the sound of a shattered glass property, particularly within Lismore City, where the surrounding localities, in more recent years ceiling permeated throughout the suburbs, we all prices and demand have strengthened whilst the potential purchasers have expanded their searches just marvelled at the event of the year. A single availability of stock is struggling to keep up. It into the desirable areas of the Ballina Shire, most residential dwelling in the popular heritage suburb seems the market is being dominated by out of notably Lennox Head, Skennars Head and East of Girards Hill has just breached the magic $1 town buyers. Ballina, as well as the rural localities of Newrybar, 36
Brooklet, Fernleigh and Tintenbar. It is interesting to note that the majority of the properties Month in Review November 2020 Property prices may be impacted once the mentioned above have been marketed for in excess of 12 months mortgage relief and JobKeeper payment have been lifted. Potential future impacts of COVID and in some cases three years. have left people with uncertainty as to jobs and incomes looking forward, which we may continue since 2007 and we recently cracked the $3 million It is interesting to note that the majority of the to experience in following years. mark for 147 Edinburgh Street, Coffs Harbour at properties mentioned above have been marketed Bernard Walter $3.25 million (multi level, architectual dwelling for in excess of 12 months and in some cases three Property Valuer with ocean and harbour views located within years which is also an indicator of the traditional the sought-after Jetty precinct). This figure thinness of this market and the recent increase in Coffs Harbour indicates the thinness of the Coffs Harbour demand as a result of the COVID pandemic. The Being a regional area, the Coffs Coast realistically residential prestige market priced greater than question one must ask is whether these values are sees the prestige market as starting at the $1 $2 million. Notwithstanding this figure, we are sustainable or is this a bubble created by a false million mark which is predominantly driven by out now experiencing a spike in the prestige market market driven by the pandemic. The answer to of town buyers. The largely discretionary type which has been fuelled by the COVID pandemic. that is not simple and without a crystal ball, no one buyer to whom prestige property greater than $1 The changing face of the way we live and work really knows, other than to comment that this is not million appeals can be greatly impacted by changed plus the willingness of city dwellers to relocate a normal property cycle. RESIDENTIAL economic conditions. This market is also heavily to regional areas to escape COVID restrictions As a result of the market primarily being driven influenced by the performance of the capital city has created a definite increase in demand. The by out of town buyers, personal preferences, markets as these areas traditionally provide the majority of this prestige activity has been in the presentation and motivation of both the purchasers majority of buyers for prestige housing on the Coffs rural residential sector with notable sales including and vendors will impact the ultimate sale price and Coast. 1-9 Tidal Crescent, Moonee Beach for $2.4 million can result in wider market parameters than those (five dwellings set on 1.22 hectares with extensive Market conditions have continued to firm for experienced for lower priced properties. At this estuary views), 123-125 Featherstones Road, properties over $1 million in recent years which is point in time, we can only hang on and enjoy the Sherwood for $2.4 million (five dwellings on 70 confirmed by the increased sales numbers for both ride; great if you are a seller, not so good for the hectares with extensive infrastructure), 606 Valery beachside and rural residential properties over $1 buyers. Road, Valery for $2.1 million (two dwellings on 51 million, however the majority of sales occur within Grant Oxenford hectares, fully renovated and landscaped) plus the $1 million to $1.5 million price bracket. Property Valuer the most recent transaction which has broken The higher the value, the thinner the market and all records for rural residential property at $3.3 historically there have been very limited sales over million for 110 North Island Loop Road, Upper Mid North Coast As we reported last month, recent months have $2 million. Orara (prestige architectural dwelling with second seen an unexpected recovery in the region’s real original cottage set on 42 hectares). Sale volumes for prestige beachside property estate markets with local agents reporting a in the Coffs Harbour region (encompassing the The rural township of Bellingen (35 kilometres lack of stock and high interest from buyers. This beachside suburbs and townships including Coffs south-west of Coffs Harbour) is always a strong appears to be driven by low interest rates and Harbour, Korora, Sapphire Beach, Emerald Beach, performer with the out of town market and has buyers from major capital cities looking to relocate. Sawtell, Woolgoolga, Safety Beach, Arrawarra seen four rural residential sales in excess of $1.5 With increased working from home capabilities Headland, Moonee Beach, Boambee and Mullaway) million within the past four months. for a number or professions, we expect this trend show a total of 11 sales recorded over $2 million to continue in the short to medium term. With 37
this influx of cashed up, non-local purchasers, we topic and many buyers have their eyes firmly on the Month in Review have seen the high-end brackets in town together prize to upgrade to a bigger, better property and November 2020 with inland rural residential localities continue by the looks of the record-breaking properties we to perform well, with the more sought after and showcase this month, we can safely say we have prestige properties achieving prices rarely seen. house envy. The increased activity in the higher end appears First and most notably, a John Parade beachfront to be across the market, from riverfront, rural residence in Merewether recently sold for $7.25 residential properties, established houses to million prior to auction. This sale not only broke units. One recent sale is 479 Rawdon Island Road, records for the local area but for the entire LGA. Rawdon Island, sold for $2 million. Only weeks earlier, the record was set at 10 Ocean Street, Merewether, reportedly selling for upwards 38 John Parade, Merewether Source: domain.com.au of $6 million. The selling agent advised there was plenty of interest from Sydney buyers, however upgrading locals who had been holding out for a John Parade residence were lucky enough to secure this one. RESIDENTIAL 479 Rawdon Island Road, Rawdon Island Source: CoreLogic We anticipate this uppermost bracket to continue to perform well given the expectation of low interest rates into the future and the continued exodus from the capital cities. Adam Lipscombe Property Valuer 38 John Parade, Merewether Source: domain.com.au Newcastle What a year for the prestige market in the A record unit sale was also achieved for Newcastle Newcastle region! Despite the COVID-19 tribulations 38 John Parade, Merewether Source: domain.com.au this year, with one of the penthouses in the York that have hit the world hard this year, the prestige apartment building selling for a staggering $5.45 market in our region has held up surprisingly well with strong interest in some spectacular high- end properties. We’ve seen record prices being smashed across the board and agents indicating Despite the COVID-19 tribulations that have hit the world hard this they have buyers ready and impatiently waiting year, the prestige market in our region has held up surprisingly for more to hit the market. Upgrading is now a hot well with strong interest in some spectacular high-end properties. 38
million in July. Located on Newcastle Beach, the for easy boat access and is the highest waterfront Month in Review views from the penthouse are endless with wrap- sale on the eastern side of the lake. November 2020 around views of Nobbys headland, the harbour, multiple beaches and the Wattagan Mountains. 191 Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay Source: realestate.com.au 148 Ross Street, Belmont Source: realestate.com.au 1201/61 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle Source: domain.com.au RESIDENTIAL 191 Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay Source: realestate.com.au In the Lake Macquarie area, a number of suburbs 148 Ross Street, Belmont Source: realestate.com.au performed well above expectations this year. As mentioned in the August edition, a waterfront 1201/61 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle Source: domain.com.au In the Hunter Valley, one of the most esteemed property in Eraring sold for $6 million which was properties sold this year for $6.9 million. Known as well over the previous Lake Macquarie record of In Port Stephens, north of Newcastle, a record was Loggerheads, the property is set on 40 hectares $4.25 million set in January 2020. set in Salamander Bay in January this year. Located and is rumoured to have been purchased fully on the crystal clear waters of Port Stephens, the The record set in January was the sale of the furnished by a well-known Australian model. views are breathtaking from this prestige property former Newcastle Lord Mayor’s lakefront property The selling agent advised that this property has which sold for $4.775 million. The highest sale in in Belmont. The unique property, set on half an acre always been highly pursued for its privacy and 2019 was $3.5 million just ten months earlier. of land, has a private jetty, boat shed and slipway provenance, being rich in wine history as the former home of the late winemaker Len Evans The record set in January was the sale of the former Newcastle and before that, the Tyrrell family. The extensive Lord Mayor’s lakefront property in Belmont. landscaping was designed by Paul Bangay who is a well-regarded garden designer in Australia, adding 39
to the prestige of the property. The homestead this trend in the prestige market continues. Close, Terrigal selling for $4.162 million on 11 May Month in Review consists of three adjoining pavilions surrounded by Liz McAllister and 65 Forresters Beach Road, Forresters Beach November 2020 a collection of outbuildings, established vineyard Property Valuer selling for $5.2 million on 10 July as reported by and elevated 360 degree views over the valley. CoreLogic RPData. These homes are located along Central Coast Region the coastline and exude architectural brilliance with The Central Coast has a diverse supply of prestige endless ocean views to match. properties, ranging from beachfront homes hugging the sandy shores from Pearl Beach in the south stretching to Norah Head in the north to rural lifestyle properties hidden away in the natural valleys of Matcham and Holgate. Our rural region to the west of the M1 motorway, located in Mount White, Mangrove Mountain, Kulnura and Yarramalong, should not be forgotten with property owners of large rural holdings and horse 97 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin Source: realestate.com.au stud farms calling this area home. The year so far has been one of uncertainty and 21 John Gray Close, Terrigal Source: RPData RESIDENTIAL unfamiliarity with the emergence of COVID-19, however by looking through the wise lens of hindsight, the prestige market on the Central Coast has shown resilience to date with sustained confidence throughout these uncertain times. Local agents have been rather buoyed by the level of demand and are reporting increased buyer enquiry from Sydneysiders mixed in with stable local buyer interest. One reason for the increased interest from potential Sydney buyers is the change 97 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin Source: realestate.com.au in workplace environments with the working from home movement in some professions widening the These record sales have shown that there is strong pool of buyers for the region. 65 Forresters Beach Road, Forresters Beach Source: RPData demand for properties in the Newcastle and Hunter Over the course of the year, we’ve seen some of regions in this prestige category. Newcastle is the For the astute buyers out there who are looking the most impeccably presented homes the region second largest city in New South Wales and with to potentially purchase a prestige property on the has to offer transact, with the likes of 21 John Gray strong population growth rates predicted, we hope Central Coast, look no further than 30 South Pacific The Central Coast has a diverse supply of prestige properties, ranging from beachfront homes hugging the sandy shores from Pearl Beach in the south stretching to Norah Head in the north to rural lifestyle properties hidden away in the natural valleys of Matcham and Holgate. 40
Drive, Macmasters Beach. According to CoreLogic listings in Wollongong’s northern suburbs over $3.5 Month in Review Illawarra RPData, local agent Cathy Baker from Belle million. If an exquisite beachside pad is of interest, November 2020 Despite the pandemic, the prestige market in the Property Killcare is currently listing this property you can head south to Gerroa where a property on Illawarra has performed well throughout 2020. for sale at a price it commands (guide $5.5 million). Stafford Street has just been listed in the $4 million As property prices have risen over the years, so The property is located on the Macmasters Beach range. In Barrengarry, a supreme six-bedroom, has the prestige price point. When we talk about headland, spread over a little over one hectare, four-bathroom home on two and a half acres beachside homes, the Illawarra appears to have boasting an architecturally designed single level is listed for approximately $5 million. Superbly a price ceiling of around $4 million, however this residence with its own heated pool, games room, presented, the property includes a tennis court, price point has recently been breached with a sale bocce court and putting and pitching greens for the pool and spa. in Woodland Avenue, Thirroul for $4.125 million, keen golfers. the house having been listed for sale for over a year and finally finding the right buyer, indicating the strength of this market in our region at the moment. We have seen the following number of sales of coastal properties over $3 million in 2020: Stanwell Park – 1; Clifton – 1; Thirroul – 2; Minnamurra – 1; Kiama – 2; Gerroa – 1. For those looking for a bit more land, the rural RESIDENTIAL residential prestige market has also been active in 30 South Pacific Drive, Macmasters Beach Source: RPData 2020. The year kicked off with a $3.84 million sale in Russell Vale of a four-bedroom, three-bathroom Barrengarry on the market Source: realestate.com.au homestead on 8.9 hectares with great district Our region is home to some of the most successful and distant ocean views. The $4 million mark was and influential business entrepreneurs who make breached for a 20-hectare Calderwood property up a percentage of buyers of high-end property on comprising three houses and significant ancillary the Central Coast. Celebrities look to our market improvements including stables, which sold in to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital city April for $4.6 million. The Kiama and Berry and lifestyle. It has been publicised that Sophie Monk Kangaroo Valley regions traditionally provide the purchased a rural lifestyle property in Matcham greatest number of prestige rural residential sales for around $2.25 million; Trevor Hamilton from and 2020 has been no different with a 75-hectare McGrath Real Estate secured the sale. property in Kangaroo Valley comprising three Although turnover of prestige properties on the dwellings fetching $5,362,500 and Rose Valley Central Coast is typically low, reflective of limited recording two separate sales of $5.665 million and Thirroul $4,125,000 sale Source: realestate.com.au supply levels, the sale prices recorded in our most $6.05 million. expensive market in 2020 have equally matched if Agents are reporting a shortage of stock across Chris McKenna not exceeded some record sale prices achieved in the board and the prestige market is no different. Residential Team Leader 2019, indicating that confidence will remain in this Despite recent activity and buyer interest, there market segment throughout the remainder of 2020. are a very limited number of prestige properties Todd Beckman currently on the market with no current beachside Property Valuer 41
lifestyle-nsw-tamworth-700106202) Month in Review Tamworth November 2020 Tamworth, Australia’s country music capital, is ◗ 51 Raglan Street, East Tamworth (under known for its world famous music festival and contract for $1.2 million) (https://www. being the major regional centre for northern realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw- inland New South Wales, however compared east+tamworth-134011846) to its city and coastal cousins, Tamworth is not Will Gell/Nick Humphries necessarily known for its prestige property, but Valuers there are options for buyers seeking a luxurious place to call home. Unlike large city and many large coastal 56 White Street, East Tamworth Source: realestate.com.au communities, the price tag on Tamworth’s prestige market is largely considered to be There have been a number of East Tamworth anything over $1 million in close proximity to the prestige sales in recent years over the $1 million CBD, namely located in East Tamworth, or high price point in close proximity to Tamworth’s value smaller rural lifestyle holdings on the city’s CBD. More recently there have been fewer high fringes. value properties listed on the market and selling RESIDENTIAL The prestige property in Tamworth is relatively periods have increased throughout the COVID thinly traded and subject to a degree of short pandemic. However regional economies have volatility, however given Tamworth’s growing been very resilient throughout this period and population and importance as a major economic anecdotal evidence is showing a rejuvenation of centre in northern New South Wales, we view these major regional hubs. Many areas are experiencing assets as being a sound long term investment and outstanding seasonal conditions for farmers and the option for a growing family. rural economies continue to help drive Australia out of recession. Interest from city buyers has Many of Tamworth’s prestige properties feature increased according to many agents across the large renovated double block homes in leafy East region with regional prestige property providing Tamworth where shopping and schools are within value for money and an appealing proposition for a five-minute drive. A recent example was the sale those seeking a lifestyle change. of 56 White Street, East Tamworth also known as Kimeree which sold on 18 December 2019 for Current prestige listings advertised in Tamworth $1.229 million. This is not far above the average include the following: Sydney house price! ◗ Gracemare, 584 Nundle Road, Tamworth. (https://www.realestate.com.au/property- Tamworth is not necessarily known for its prestige property, but there are options for buyers seeking a luxurious place to call home. 42
Victoria Month in Review November 2020 Melbourne pinch. According to the latest market report, the three bedrooms, two bathrooms and parking for Introduction volume of prime sales has declined by 25 per cent two cars and is located in the heart of Melbourne’s Melbourne auction volumes remain low and compared to the first quarter and average days on CBD within a short distance of Melbourne Central, although have slightly increased recently, current market for prime property in Melbourne increased Emporium, RMIT University and Queen Victoria volumes are only approximately six per cent from 86 days to 90 days in the June quarter. Market. This four-level residence offers three of the activity experienced this time last year – Moreover, COVID restrictions have redirected bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private double around 974 auctions during this period in 2019 buyers’ minds on their priorities and lifestyle. Along garage. This property spent only 39 days on the (source: Corelogic, 2020). During the last week with the decline in international migration, we market and is currently leased for $1000 per week. of September, there were a total of 60 auctions expect the housing market in the Melbourne CBD held across Melbourne, 13 of which were sold prior to remain stalled in the near future. Compared to to auction and only one sold on the auction date. last year, the volume of prime property sales has The remaining properties were either withdrawn dropped significantly. Highlighted below are the RESIDENTIAL or passed in, highlighting the reluctance to city centre’s highest priced transactions to date and trade property during the city’s Stage 4 COVID highest current listings on the market. restrictions. With the all-around market activity decreasing, it doesn’t come as a surprise that prestige properties showcasing envy-inducing features and hefty price tags are also facing a slowed market movement. 23 Guildford Lane, Melbourne Source: realestate.com.au The inability of agents to perform physical inspections for prospective buyers throughout The highest selling apartment was 12/181 Franklin August and September would obviously deter sales, Street, Melbourne. This property was sold in August as such a large amount of faith has been placed in through an online auction for $1.68 million, which virtual walk-throughs and auctions for multi-million was $330,000 above the reserve price. The dollar purchases. 23 Guildford Lane, Melbourne Source: realestate.com.au apartment offers over 170 square metres of internal Melbourne CBD area with two oversized double bedrooms, two Amid the economic uncertainty and lockdown 23 Guildford Lane, Melbourne was the highest bathrooms, an upper mezzanine work-from-home environment, the property market in the priced house sale in 2020, selling for $2.815 million space, large laundry and wine store. Melbourne CBD continues to feel the pandemic in February. This luxurious townhouse features With the all-around market activity decreasing, it doesn’t come as a surprise that prestige properties showcasing envy-inducing features and hefty price tags are also facing a slowed market movement. 43
located at 21 Margarita Street, Hampton sold for Month in Review $5.95 million in June 2020. November 2020 12/181 Franklin Street, Melbourne Source: realestate.com.au 292/299 Queen Street, Melbourne Source: realestate.com.au 21 Margarita Street, Hampto Source: realestate.com.au RESIDENTIAL 12/181 Franklin Street, Melbourne Source: realestate.com.au 292/299 Queen Street, Melbourne Source: realestate.com.au Currently, the highest priced listing is an apartment South East 21 Margarita Street, Hampto Source: realestate.com.au located at 292/299 Queen Street, Melbourne, Amid the COVID crisis, the prestige property with an asking price of $3.75 million. The vendor market in the south-eastern suburbs, particularly The vendor purchased the property for $5.5 million purchased this property for $4.25 million in May in the bayside suburbs, is more resilient compared in October 2018 and sold for $5.95 million in June 2019. Located in Republic Tower, the apartment was to Melbourne CBD. Due to the current COVID 2020 after 42 days on the market. This exceptional personally designed by Nonda Katsalidis and offers restrictions and remote working environment, architect-designed, three-level residence on 769 350 square metres of unsurpassed living with two purchasers are focusing on the lifestyle features square metres of land offers four bedrooms plus bedrooms, two bathrooms and two car parking the area and the property have to offer. We have home office and 5.5 bathrooms with an spaces. The property has been listed on the market seen some evidence of increases in the value of underground six-car garage and an auto-clean 25 since May 2020. prestige property in bayside suburbs. A house metre lap pool. This property is located in the heart of Hampton with close proximity to the Brighton Amid the COVID crisis, the prestige property market in the south- Beach precinct, beachfront, Hampton Street shops, eastern suburbs, particularly in the bayside suburbs, is more restaurants and transport and prestigious South Road schools. resilient compared to Melbourne CBD. 44
The highest priced sale for a unit or apartment an asking price of $7 million to $7.7 million. for four-bedroom houses in Quarter 2 of 2020 Month in Review was 13/786 Esplanade, Mornington with three This property is an award-winning, architect- (Propertydata, 2020). Despite the unprecedented November 2020 bedrooms, two bathrooms and two car spaces. designed residence sitting on an exclusive cliff-top year, there have been some notable prestige sales The property sold for $2.55 million in July 2020 location with direct access to Daveys Bay beach in the inner east of the city. after five months on the market. This designer and spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay and 13 Wimba Avenue, Kew sold for an eye-watering penthouse apartment is situated in a landmark coastline. The property features seven bedrooms, $7.9 million in March 2020, boasting six bedrooms location of seaside Mornington, just a short stroll to six bathrooms and three-car parking across a and six bathrooms across three lift-accessible the beachfront and Mornington’s boutique shops, substantial 2,806 square metres of land. levels on 918 square metres of land. The property restaurants and cafes. features northern sunlight and range views and a Hampton’s inspired summer room that opens to a large pool and alfresco area. To add to the marble and oak textures used, the property includes a basement-level theatre, billiards room, gym and cellar, along with a six-car garage. RESIDENTIAL 5 Denistoun Avenue, Mount Eliza Source: realestate.com.au 13/786 Esplanade, Mornington Source: realestate.com.au 13 Wimba Avenue, Kew Source: Corelogic, 2020 5 Denistoun Avenue, Mount Eliza Source: realestate.com.au 13/786 Esplanade, Mornington Source: realestate.com.au Inner and Outer East 5 Denistoun Avenue, Mount Eliza is currently Prices remain resilient and on an upward trend the highest priced listing in the south-east area. in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, with LGA areas Brought to the market as Mount Eliza’s most including Boroondara, Manningham, Whitehorse, expensive listing to date, the property has been Knox, Banyule and Maroondah showing median 13 Wimba Avenue, Kew Source: Corelogic, 2020 listed on the market since October 2019 with prices ranging from $991,250 to $2.3 million 45
The substantial property sales aren’t only limited on 15 June. This house has four bedrooms, two Month in Review to houses on large sites in some of Melbourne’s bathrooms and one car space. The front of the November 2020 most affluent neighbourhoods. Luxurious units, house has been restored with period fixtures and townhouses and apartments built with well- features moving into a rear extension which ties in appointed finishes, highly desirable features and modern and state of the art designs. clever design also fetch prices much higher than The sale occurred between the first and second the median prices seen in the eastern corridor. lockdowns with a high number of potential buyers A city-facing, ground level unit at G02/8 Main Drive, resulting in a sale in 21 days. The sale showed Kew sold off-the-plan in August 2020 for $2.15 that the market was still achieving good results in million (subject to confirmation). The residence uncertain times mainly due to the lack of stock and will comprise three bedrooms and two bathrooms G02/8 Main Drive, Kew Source: Corelogic, 2020 the number of willing and able buyers remaining and feature natural stone and timber surfaces active in the market. throughout its kitchen, bathroom and ensuite as Inner and Outer North well as an abundance of brushed chrome finishes. It It seems a distant memory, but the property market also features a study nook, outdoor entertainment entered 2020 with much anticipation and optimism area and space to park two cars. The property is coming off a strong end to 2019. The auction one of 17 residences in the Oakwood development results at the start of the year are in complete RESIDENTIAL in Kew, located on a tree-lined boulevard, contrast to the past few months in Victoria. There approximately 15 minutes drive from the CBD. were 1123 auctions on 22 February compared to just 33 on 12 October, highlighting the change in market conditions since the start of the year (source: Corelogic,2020). That being said, properties have still been selling 16 Rushall Crescent, Fitzroy North Source: realestate.com.au albeit not in the numbers recorded prior to the Coronavirus pandemic. The decrease in number of listings has resulted in less prestige properties hitting the market but that lack of stock has also helped to keep prices steady with buyers fighting over the limited number of properties. G02/8 Main Drive, Kew Source: Corelogic, 2020 Homes in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne are well known for their timeless Victorian period architecture. 16 Rushall Crescent, Fitzroy North is no exception. This property sold for $3.675 million It seems a distant memory, but the property market entered 16 Rushall Crescent, Fitzroy North Source: realestate.com.au 2020 with much anticipation and optimism coming off a One of the more unique sales in the inner northern strong end to 2019. suburbs was 69 Fitzgibbon Street, Parkville. This 46
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