Prediction: 15+ registered bidders for Townsville CBD cottage auction

Samantha Healy

News Corp Australia Network

There are already seven registered bidders for this rundown Townsville CBD cottage, but the agent reckons that will double by auction day.

Located at 273 Stanley St, the cottage is a bit worse for wear, with the brick front porch almost non-existent, parts of the gutter have come away, windows are boarded up and the 208sq m block is strewn with fallen branches and twisted foliage.

It is being marketed by Ian Clarke of Ian Clarke Real Estate on behalf of the Public Trustee, and will go to auction on Saturday at 10am.

“It has been pretty popular,” he said.

“There are seven registered already but I reckon that will double, or get to at least 15 by auction day.”

And Mr Clarke has a pretty good track record for drawing huge crows to his Public Trustee auctions.

Late last year, a hoarder house in West

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Picture perfect Queenslander with mountain views in Cairns’ southern suburb

THIS immaculately-presented Queenslander on a large 1012sq m block has all the signature features of a Queenslander, with casement windows with tinted panels, tongue and groove walls, high ceilings and black bean timber floors.

Ray White Cairns South agent Therese Plath said the four bedroom property at

57 Riverstone Road, Gordonvale, had great views to the landmark Pyramid mountain.

“It is a picture perfect highset character Queenslander,” she said.

Offers over $598,000 will be considered for this four bedroom home on a 1,012sq m block at 57 Riverstone Road, Gordonvale. Picture: Supplied


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Offers over $598,000 will be considered for this four bedroom home on a 1,012sq m block at 57 Riverstone Road, Gordonvale. Picture: Supplied


“The property has two street access and

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The stark cost of the Reserve Bank’s pre-Christmas interest rate hike

The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked the official cash rate for the eighth consecutive month, delivering yet another hip pocket hit just before Christmas.

At its December board meeting today, the RBA lifted rates by 25 basis points to 3.1% – its highest level since December 2012.

Most economists expected today’s move on the back of the latest inflation data, with the Consumer Price Index sitting at 6.9% in the 12 months to October – down only slightly from September’s quarterly figure of 7.3%.

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The pre-Christmas rate rise comes at a time when cost of living pressures are running red hot. Picture: Getty


“Inflation in Australia is too high,” RBA governor Philip Lowe said in a statement.

“Global factors explain much of this high inflation, but strong domestic demand relative to the ability of the economy to meet that demand is also playing a role. Returning inflation to target

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Beach shack with a million dollar price tag

THE ultimate knock down, rebuild at a Cairns beach front location is on the market – but it comes with a hefty price tag.

The beach shack at 255 O’Shea Esplanade, Machans Beach, is on the street that time forgot, populated with older houses unlike some swanky northern beaches oceanfront strips.

The three bedroom shack built in 1940 has a $1,095,000 price tag.

It is on a 576sq m block and a major selling point is that the block has dual access to Marshall St at the back, and thus no rear neighbours.

This cottage built in 1940 at 255 O’Shea Esplanade, Machans Beach, is on the market for $1,095,000. Picture: Supplied


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Soccer dad scores: one win, one draw … one house for a suburb record

Debra Bela

News Corp Australia Network

68 Angliss St, Wilston sold for a record price at auction on Saturday. Picture: Ray White Wilston


A DESIGNER home in Brisbane’s north has broken the suburb record for Wilston after selling at auction on Saturday.

Fewer than 40 houses have sold in the tightly held inner-city suburb this year and none of the calibre of 68 Angliss St, which was built for two doctors seven years ago.

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While Sydney father-of-four Andrew Sullivan was getting his kids ready for soccer 1000km away, REIQ 2022 Buyers Agent of the Year Melinda Jennison was standing in the rear entertaining area of the 730sq m Brisbane property with bidding paddle No.55, preparing to compete against six other bidders to buy the five-bedroom, tri-level home for her client.

“I wasn’t on the phone with her,” Mr Sullivan

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Gold Coast luxury waterfront home and toys could be yours for $2

This $3.3 million prize home package could be yours for just $2!


CHRISTMAS will come early for one lucky punter with a luxury waterfront house, Tesla, and boat up for grabs for just $2.

The $3.3m prize home package on the Gold Coast in Queensland is Mater Foundation’s latest prize draw.

Dubbed the “guaranteed life changer”, the winner can live a mortgage-free lifestyle in the sleek three-bedroom furnished house on the waterfront at 16 Sovereign Lane, Coomera.

You could live mortgage-free in this Gold Coast prize home.


The package comes with a Sea Ray 250 SLX.


It features a deck with built-in barbecue and bar fridge, pool and pontoon.

Thrown in with the prize package is a state-of-the-art Tesla Model 3, a Sea Ray 250 SLX, two Yamaha jetskis, two Efoil surfboards, and a $1m cashable gold bullion.

Mater Lotteries director Matt Brinckley said the prize would be life-changing for

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Renowned architect’s coastal creation up for grabs in prized Perth suburb

Bespoke architecture with a modern yet timeless theme meets a relaxed coastal vibe in this Cottesloe showstopper, which spans three levels.

Built in 2015 and designed by architect Tim Wright, Gabby and David Sneddon wanted a home in a quiet street, in contrast to the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong and Changi where they had lived for more than 10 years.

The outside of a home in Cottesloe in Perth

The architect-designed home is visually stunning from the street. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy


“The brief was very much around clean architectural lines,” Mr Sneddon said of 13 Lillian Street.

“As you enter the front, it’s an open flow.

“As you enter the front, it’s a full open flow to the back and we have used fairly unique materials. One example is travertine, which flows from the front porch basically, the front steps, all the way to the back of the house and all around the outside areas, including the swimming

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Gold Coast Hinterland ‘floating home’ is Qld’s hottest new build

159 Nathanvale Dr, Mount Nathan


A contemporary Gold Coast Hinterland acreage property that appears to float over the bush is Queensland’s hottest home of the week.

The striking new build at 159 Nathanvale Dr, Mount Nathan notched up the most views of any residential property listed for sale on www.realestate.com.au over the last seven days.

But while the estate is set over more than 30 acres of rural land, there’s nothing country about the sophisticated styling of this luxury abode.

Known as the Allawah Estate, the home is marketed by Talei Kelly and David Manby, of LJ Hooker Property Hub, and goes under the hammer on Sunday.

The two-storey home was an owner-builder project by DC House, and has four bedrooms and a home office or media room, three bathrooms plus powder room, and a triple garage with polished concrete floors.

The home appears to float over its bush

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The Block, mark 2: 9 Normanhurst homes for auction with $1 reserve

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It’s like The Block is coming back to Sydney.


Nine properties are set to come up for sale at a charity auction with a price guide of just $1.

The properties in Normanhurst consist of eight freestanding four bedroom brick houses and a vacant block of land – reminiscent of the type of auctions seen on The Block.

While the properties are being marketed by Ray White Upper North Shore agent Thomas Merriman alongside Saliba Estates Agents’ Josh Saliba with a $1 guide and $1 reserve, their total value could be in excess of $12m when they sell.

64 Mount Pleasant Ave, Normanhurst

64 Mount Pleasant Ave, Normanhurst.


The properties are currently owned by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, with plans for the proceeds from the sale to go towards service apartments for nurses from the Sydney Adventist Hospital in Wahroonga.
The sale includes properties ranging from 64 to 77 on Mount Pleasant Ave.

Mr

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Melbourne Storm former captain Jesse Bromwich auctions house in Melbourne’s southeast

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Melbourne Storm’s ex-captain Jesse Bromwich sold a Bentleigh East house today.


Melbourne Storm’s recently-departed captain Jesse Bromwich and wife Lez scored $1.53m when a Bentleigh East house they own sold in a “cracker” auction today.

The sale was one of about 1040 auctions expected across the state this week, according to PropTrack.

A preliminary 58 per cent clearance rate was recorded from 774 early results available.

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The Bromwichs’ renovated four-bedroom house sold for $80,000 above the $1.45m reserve.

Boasting an alfresco entertaining area featuring a deck, outdoor kitchen with built-in barbecue and swimming pool, the property attracted three bidders.

Ray White Oakleigh agent Nick Strilakos declined to comment on the vendors but public records show it is

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