Coburg unit snapped up by first-home consumers per week earlier than scheduled

3/106 Rennie Road, Coburg bought underneath the hammer for $857,000.

A younger couple snapped up their first residence in Coburg at its Monday evening public sale which was introduced ahead by practically per week due to how common the abode was.

The 2-bedroom unit at 3/106 Rennie St was bought for $857,000 — $117,000 above its $740,000 reserve worth.

The property was initially listed with a $680,000-$730,000 asking information.

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McGrath Northcote principal Gino De Lesi stated he acquired an early supply of $740,000 for the unit and when he went to advise the opposite seven potential purchasers that there was a suggestion on the desk the vendor was prepared to take, he introduced the public sale ahead.

The spacious front room.

The eating area is adjoining to the lounge.

On the early public sale, Mr De Lesi stated three of the seven events contested for the house, with the public sale beginning on a bid of $740,000.

“So the precise purchaser that made the supply clearly didn’t get an opportunity to place their hand up once more,” he stated.

“There was three consumers after which it got here down to 2 proper on the finish and bought for $857,000. It was an important outcome.”

The inexperienced and yellow kitchen.

He added that there was actually a little bit of confidence and demand again out there.

“Each second purchaser that had curiosity within the property … saved on asking if the homeowners (had been) open to promoting earlier than public sale,” he stated.

“That typically sends the message that there’s worry of lacking out.”

CoreLogic data reveal the vendor bought the unit for $705,000 in October 2019 after it was listed for $590,000-$640,000 in September that yr.

The unit has an outside leisure space, two bedrooms with wardrobes and semi-vaulted ceilings all through.

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