The right time to sell
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Picking the right time to sell is always a difficult art to master, and if you’re selling — or thinking of selling — in Melbourne or Sydney at the moment, chances are you’re quite excited about the current market conditions. And you have every right to be. There’s no doubt about it — it’s a […]
Reality check on reality TV
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This year’s The Block TV show was a huge success, culminating with the Gold Logie for its host, Scott Cam. As you recall, all four luxury apartments in O’Grady Street, Albert Park, sold under the hammer for way beyond their reserves, with rookies Steve and Chantelle taking out the top prize with a sale price […]
The value of a great auctioneer
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A skilled auctioneer will make the difference between a good sale and an exceptional one. Auctioneers are a critical part of the auction sales process — their role is to create excitement and confidence among buyers and maximise the sale price for the vendor. Auctioneering requires a lot of skill. You can’t simply sit in […]