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Real outcomes for real buyers across Sydney's North Shore.

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Greenwich
PRE-AUCTION 5 Days

Greenwich

Townhouse

A young family with a limited budget initially expected to buy a three-bedroom apartment on the Upper North Shore, with double parking making the brief particularly challenging. We quickly identified a townhouse opportunity on the Lower North Shore that exceeded expectations, offering three bedrooms, double parking, level access, outdoor space and a park outlook.

3 1.5 2 West
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Waverton
PRE-AUCTION 10 Weeks

Waverton

Apartment

A young family renting locally engaged us to secure their first home close to the schools and community they loved. After pursuing several properties in a competitive market, we secured a spacious two-bedroom apartment with lock-up parking, work-from-home space and a well-managed building. Close to Waverton Station, parks and schools, it delivered space, convenience and long-term liveability.

2 1 1 West
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Northbridge
PRE-AUCTION 8 Weeks

Northbridge

Semi-Detached

An investor client engaged us with a time-sensitive SMSF brief to secure before the August deadline. We secured a north-facing two-bedroom semi near Northbridge Village with rear lane access and R3 zoning. The strategy was to hold well, preserve optionality and avoid overcapitalising, recognising the value in the land, location, downsizer appeal and future development upside over time for growth.

2 1 1 North
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Willoughby
PRE-AUCTION 5.9 Weeks

Willoughby

Freestanding

A young family relocating interstate engaged us to secure their long-term home with a strong sense of community. We identified one of Willoughby’s best streets, known for its exceptional neighbourhood feel, and secured a four-bedroom freestanding home on a level 556sqm block with open-plan living, covered alfresco, pool and lawn, delivering the Australian family dream at a great price.

4 2.5 1 East
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Cremorne
PRE-AUCTION 11 Weeks

Cremorne

Townhouse

A young family engaged us to secure a Lower North Shore townhouse they could grow into. With a tight budget and strong competition, we identified the property off market but advised waiting for the campaign to unfold. We secured a north-facing three-bedroom townhouse with street access, great natural light, outdoor space and village convenience, leaving budget to renovate and personalise.

3 2 2 North-West
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Willoughby
PRE-AUCTION 3 Days

Willoughby

Freestanding

A young family engaged us to secure a freestanding Willoughby home with long-term upside. In a tightly held pocket, the challenge was buying well. We targeted value in an older solid brick home on 695sqm, negotiated a 6-month settlement, and now continue supporting design, planning and approvals. The result is a clear pathway to transform the property and unlock substantial future value.

3 1 2 South
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Cremorne
PRE-AUCTION 1 Week

Cremorne

Apartment

Investor clients engaged us to secure a long-term asset for their children. We navigated strata complexities and conducted detailed due diligence, factoring in a special levy to secure strong value. We secured a north-facing apartment in a resort-style complex with a pool, level access, water views and reliable tenants in place, delivering immediate income and long-term investment upside.

2 1.5 1 North
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Killara
PRE-AUCTION 6.9 Weeks

Killara

Apartment

A retired grandparent renting and searching for his forever home engaged us after a two-year search with limited success. With a highly specific brief and tight budget, we moved decisively. Within seven weeks, we secured a top-floor apartment in a character block with large windows, a bathtub and excellent privacy, close to the train, delivering comfort, certainty and long-term lifestyle security.

3 1 1 South-East
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Northbridge
PRE-AUCTION 10 Days

Northbridge

Apartment

We secured a quality ground-floor apartment for a young family purchasing their first home, utilising the First Home Buyer scheme. Quietly positioned at the rear with excellent natural light, a leafy outlook and strong features, it’s a short walk to Northbridge Village, good school catchments and offers easy CBD access. Secured just $1,000 above a competing offer, it meets their lifestyle needs and provides a strong long-term investment.

2 1 1 North
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Willoughby
PRE-AUCTION 23 Weeks

Willoughby

Freestanding

A family with children engaged us after previous poor property decisions, seeking a long-term home. With a tight budget and strong competition, we remained patient, walking away from multiple opportunities that didn’t meet value. We secured a freestanding home on a quiet, tightly held street in Willoughby, moving quickly when the opportunity arose, delivering a home that will serve them for years.

3 1 2 North-West
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North Sydney
PRE-AUCTION 10 Weeks

North Sydney

Apartment

A busy professional family engaged us to secure a long-term investment for their children. We focused on a property with strong fundamentals and renovation upside. We secured a two-bedroom apartment in a resort-style complex in North Sydney, featuring water views, sweeping city views and north-facing with abundant natural light, purchased at strong value with excellent long-term potential.

2 1 1 North
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Neutral Bay
PRE-AUCTION 4 Weeks

Neutral Bay

Townhouse

A young couple preparing for marriage and starting a family engaged us to secure a home they could grow into. With a tight budget, we identified an opportunity late in the campaign where competition softened. We secured a freestanding three-bedroom townhouse in a great location, under budget, delivering a result that exceeded expectations.

3 2.5 1 West
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Cremorne
PRE-AUCTION 4 Days

Cremorne

Townhouse

A young couple purchasing their first home engaged us to secure a townhouse on the Lower North Shore. We guided them through pre-approval with our banking partners and redirected their focus to a high-quality two-bedroom option. We secured a well-designed townhouse we had previously identified off market, under budget, exceeding expectations and positioning them strongly for their next property stage.

2 2 1 North
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Cammeray
PRE-AUCTION 4 Days

Cammeray

Knock-down Rebuild

Our client was determined to move back to Cammeray and build their dream home with a pool on a generous block. We identified a knock-down rebuild opportunity on a 450sqm North-facing block, elevated with views over Cammeray parkland and the golf course. Despite 34 inspections and 20 contracts in just 6 days, we secured the property, providing the perfect foundation for their designer home.

3 2 1 North
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Gladesville
PRE-AUCTION 6 Weeks

Gladesville

Apartment

Our first-time buyer wanted to maximise stamp duty concessions and secure a home that met all her needs. We identified a modern, sun drenched two bedroom apartment that matched her brief and guided her through strata risks and valuation. Leveraging our expertise, we negotiated a favourable outcome at the bottom of the guide price, delivering a confident and seamless first-home purchase.

2 1 1 North
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St Leonards
PRE-AUCTION 26 Days

St Leonards

Apartment

We purchased this for a client splitting their time between Sydney and regional NSW, seeking a hybrid investment they could live in for 3 to 5 years and later rent out. We secured one of the best 2 bedroom penthouses in the block with a study, double parking, storage and peaceful park views. We navigated strata risks and negotiated a price that fully accounted for potential special levies.

2 2 2 West
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Willoughby
PRE-AUCTION 19 Days

Willoughby

Apartment

Purchased by a first-time home buyer leveraging stamp duty concessions, this refreshed ground-floor apartment was secured within 16 days of engagement. With soaring 2.8-metre ceilings, polished timber floors, expansive windows, a covered parking space and just a five-minute walk from his current home, it offers both style and comfort—an outstanding result for a client with no prior experience and a very tight budget.

2 1 1 West
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Naremburn
PRE-AUCTION 30 Weeks

Naremburn

Freestanding

Secured within 48 hours of the first open home, this family home was purchased 11% under budget. Set on a level corner block with three bedrooms at the front, it flows seamlessly to open plan living, dining and kitchen areas overlooking the garden—perfect for watching the kids play. In demand and hard to secure, we persisted for eight months to make it happen.

4 3 2 North-West
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Balmain
PRE-AUCTION 10 Weeks

Balmain

Terrace

Secured in the heart of Balmain, this iconic former antique shop is now a grand family home with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and renovated kitchen and bathrooms—blending period character with modern comfort. Abundant natural light, a prized north-east aspect, and its Darling Street address deliver charm, convenience and long-term value, with three adult children set to enjoy the vibrant nightlife close by.

4 2 1 North-East
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Willoughby
PRE-AUCTION 12 Weeks

Willoughby

Apartment

After selling their family home of 20 years, our young downsizer clients wanted to stay close to familiar surrounds. We secured a beautifully renovated, townhouse-style apartment in a well-maintained block just 600 metres from their previous home and moments to Willoughby village. Spacious and immaculate, it was hotly contested, yet we skilfully outbid the competition and secured it at a great price.

3 2 1 East
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Middle Cove
PRE-AUCTION 9 Days

Middle Cove

Freestanding

A grand family home spanning over 1,000 sqm was secured for a family recently returned from the UK, needing to find a home quickly. With multiple living zones, oversized kitchen and bedrooms, and abundant storage, it offers everything a family with teenagers requires. Resort-style features, including a pool, teen retreat, and games room, provide the perfect balance of luxury and comfort. The price was well under expectations.

5 2 1 South-West
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Cammeray
PRE-AUCTION 24 Days

Cammeray

Apartment

A downsizer couple sought a level access, low-maintenance apartment with house-like proportions and a nice outlook. After 9 months and 92 inspections, we secured the only property that ticked 100% of their brief: a unique North-facing top-floor duplex with water views in Cammeray, before it went to auction. Our clients will renovate it to modern downsizer standards before moving in.

3 2 1 North
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Lane Cove
PRE-AUCTION 18 Days

Lane Cove

Apartment

A spacious apartment with two oversized balconies in a community-oriented complex bought by a young family transitioning from renting. The first-time buyers needed ample living space for their growing family, as well as a home office. A key requirement was a double lock-up, side-by-side garage large enough for the husband’s ute and tools.

3 2 2 East
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Balmain
PRE-AUCTION 14 Weeks

Balmain

Semi-Detached

A charming brick semi-detached home in Balmain’s widest street, bought by our artist client and her beloved furbaby. After selling on the Lower North Shore, she was eager to return to the Inner West. A key aspect of her search was finding a lovely back garden to inspire her art.

2 1 North
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Cremorne
PRE-AUCTION 17 Weeks

Cremorne

Apartment

A 2 bedroom apartment with harbour views bought by a busy professional transitioning from renting. Our client sought an apartment with renovation potential on the Lower North Shore. We secured her new home in a small block within 24 hours of it hitting the market. In our client’s own words, "your networks gave access to properties before they went on market".

2 1 1 East
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Crows Nest
PRE-AUCTION

Crows Nest

Apartment

Our investor client had a requirement for a studio or 1-bedroom apartment with good rental returns.

1 1 North
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Cammeray
PRE-AUCTION 13 Weeks

Cammeray

Freestanding

A young family upsizing engaged us to secure a character home with space to grow, strong school access and scope to add value. We secured a freestanding 1910 home with a north-to-rear aspect, four bedrooms, home office, level lawn and covered alfresco. Close to the village, schools and transport, it offered immediate liveability and excellent renovation potential.

5 3 2 North
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Naremburn
PRE-AUCTION 2 Days

Naremburn

Apartment

A downsizing couple engaged us to secure a low-maintenance home with easy access to the city and Lower North Shore. We secured a north-facing two-bedroom apartment in a quiet rear position, with abundant natural light, a generous entertainer’s balcony, modern kitchen, ensuite and tandem lock-up garage. The result delivered simple living, strong convenience and excellent long-term lifestyle appeal.2

2 2 2 North
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Camperdown
PRE-AUCTION 5.7 Weeks

Camperdown

Apartment

A buyer seeking a spacious, low-maintenance home in the Inner West engaged us to secure a character apartment with excellent access to the city and public transport. We focused on unchangeable fundamentals including size, natural light, outlook and floorplan. We secured a large three-bedroom apartment with level access, leafy views and strong character, offering immediate lifestyle appeal and scope to renovate over time.

3 2 1 West
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Cammeray
PRE-AUCTION 35.4 Weeks

Cammeray

Freestanding

A family looking to return to the local area engaged us to secure a long-term home with space, privacy and strong community appeal. We secured a rare 512sqm Torrens title property near Cammeray Village with a north-facing rear, wide frontage and double parking. With scope to renovate, rebuild or add a pool, it offered exceptional long-term flexibility.

3 2 2 North
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Cammeray
PRE-AUCTION 8 Weeks

Cammeray

Apartment

A family engaged us to secure a long-term home close to their community, schools and everyday amenities. We secured an expansive three-bedroom apartment in Cammeray with 206sqm on title, a prized north/north-east aspect, abundant natural light, leafy and water views, generous balconies, level access and excellent storage. Its village location and connectivity across Sydney delivered lifestyle, space and long-term appeal.

3 2 1 East
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East Ryde
PRE-AUCTION 4.6 Weeks

East Ryde

Freestanding

A family of five engaged us to secure a spacious home with strong connectivity to schools, Mosman and North Sydney. We helped identify East Ryde as the right fit for their budget and long-term plans, then secured a family home with renovation and rebuild potential. Strong agent relationships, detailed valuation and due diligence helped deliver an excellent combination of location, flexibility and value.

4 2.5 2 North
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