Pre-Election Property Auctions Deliver Steady Results

Capital city clearance rates were mostly steady at the weekend despite a surge in pre-election day listings and the recent increase in official interest rates.

Across the county, the national auction market reported a clearance rate of 71.4% at the weekend — similar to the 71.3% reported last weekend but lower than the 80.8% reported over the same weekend last year.

The pre-election weekend saw 2372 homes listed for auction compared to the previous weekend’s 1667 and similar to the 2401 reported over the same weekend last year.

Sydney’s auction clearance rates were steady but remain at year-low levels again. The weekend saw a clearance rate of 64.1% — similar to the 64,6% recorded last weekend, but again slower than the 82.9% recorded this time last year.

A total of 810 Sydney homes were listed for auction on Saturday, higher than the 577 auctioned over last weekend — well below the same weekend last year’s 990.

Sydney recorded a median price of $1,690,000 for houses sold at auction at the weekend which was higher than the $1,630,000 recorded last weekend and 3.0% higher than the same weekend the previous year’s $1,641,000.

Melbourne saw a small lift in clearance rates at the weekend, up to 68.7% from the year low of 66.4% recorded the previous weekend. Both results are down on the 78.6% recorded over the same weekend last year.

The Victorian capital saw 1165 homes listed at the weekend — higher than the 767 reported over the previous weekend and similar to the 1159 listed over the same weekend last year.

Melbourne recorded a median price of $1,203,000 for houses sold at auction at the weekend which was higher than the $1,075,000 reported last weekend and also 10.1% higher than the $1,093,000 recorded over the same weekend last year.

Data powered by Dr Andrew Wilson, My Housing Market.

Prince Albert House is a stately Federation manor showcasing just how Mosman’s grand architectural past can be expertly coupled with a contemporary renovation.

Surrounded by some of Mosman’s greatest estates, the regal residence once known as Candida underwent a rebranding and a significant renovation several years ago before it last changed hands in 2016 for $10 million.

Today’s vendors, publican Matthew Fallon and his partner Tamara Martin, have engaged Michael Coombs and Tia Naris of Atlas Lower North Shore to market the property with the auction guide sitting at $15.75 million.

Only the fourth owner in the property’s 117-year history, Fallon is one of three brothers behind The Buena in Mosman. Matthew, Luke, and Tim Fallon bought the Middle Head Rd watering hole Buena Vista Hotel in 2015 for more than $13m before renaming it.

Sitting on 1254sq m of estate-like grounds on Prince Albert St, one of Mosman’s most sought-after streets, this stately house is a blend of old-world charm meets modern luxury, coupled with enviable views of the iconic Harbour Bridge and water.

The period property’s transformation was initiated by the previous owner, recruitment boss Jeromine Alpe, who enlisted Giles Tribe Architects for the bulk of the renovations. Fallon and Martin added their own personal touches later on.

“This is a really beautiful house with lots of space. So many Federation homes have pokey rooms and a difficult layout but this one has been really opened up to be a historic home with a very modern floor plan,” said Coombs.

Inside, Prince Albert House has a host of charming historic detail paying homage to its Federation roots including high ornate ceilings, intricate leadlight windows, and grand marble fireplaces. The 21st Century additions like the Calacatta marble kitchen with custom butler’s pantry and seamless connections to the great outdoors are also perfectly suited to today’s must-have Sydney lifestyle.

The large layout features formal living and dining rooms with bay windows, casual family zones and big bedrooms with built-ins. In the primary bedroom suite, separated from the rest of the house on the first floor, there is a walk-through wardrobe to a deluxe bath ensuite as well as two balconies, a sitting area and an adjoining home office. Two more bedrooms also feature ensuites.

Resort style amenities of the Mosman property include a swimming pool surrounded by manicured gardens, sandstone feature walls, a gym with a sauna and ensuite, plus a large wine cellar.

Close to a long list of lifestyle locations, the house is near family-friendly harbour beaches, Taronga Zoo, Mosman’s shopping precinct, coveted schools and city ferries.

Prince Albert House at 13 Prince Albert St, Mosman is currently listed with Michael Coombs of Atlas and is scheduled to go to auction on November 2.

Pre-Election Property Auctions Deliver Steady Results

The market was steady despite a rush of listings.