Under the Hammer this weekend Nov 9

The RAY WHITE AUCTION GROUP continues it's pre Christmas ramp-up of auction numbers with a robust 637 auctions this week.

On Saturday our auctioneers will say "Ladies and gentlemen, who will give me the first bid?" a mere 329 times.
Of course, what we all want to hear 329 times after that is: "SOLD!"

Into the green Eve complex in Sydney's Erskineville which is one of the most exciting yet chilled apartment precincts in Australia. Completed in 2015, this building has it all; lush gardens, great vibe and gorgeous, sexy architectural curves.

Ray White Surry Hills’ Christopher Bedzo says locals have been going nuts coming for inspections of this one bedroom apartment, with 25 contracts out and a likely eight bidders on the leafy horizon. With a guide of $750,000 this will be a hot ticket in the cool zone.

The actual address is a mouthful - but here goes: F401/72 McDonald Street, Erskineville.

Leafy Epping in Sydney's north west and Ray White Epping's James Kwon has a substantial family home in a good street filled with similarly gracious homes (above).

11 Downing Street has proved very popular during the campaign with 140 groups through, and 40 contracts issued.

It's a large property, with five bedrooms in total, and the chance to use the lower level as accomodation for annoying adult kids or worse, visitors.

Fab deck, solid brick construction and near to schools and transport - so you can see why this one should go like a rocket - it has a 3pm start.

Three bedrooms, three bathrooms and the chance to be just a little bit green (above).

An owner builder has created this Alexandria home on sustainable principles incorporating 14 solar panels on the roof that provide 3.2kW of power. The living area floor of 156 Lawrence St is made of imported Liscannor stone, which soaks up the sun and warms the house.

There’s a 17,000 litre water storage system that is a water source for taps - the list of clever works goes on and on.

Ray White Erskineville agent Moira Verheijen has seen a lot of interest, and not just from those keen to be green, but also from folks who simply like this good looking house.

The guide is at $1.7m and so far we’re looking at three bidders for the 10am auction.

Mid Century? Just a tad? (above).That’s what strikes us about 60a Junction Rd, Wahroonga. Ray White Upper North Shores’ David Walker says it's set to be a beauty.

Six bedrooms, two bathrooms, a great pool and the potential for a new owner to try their hand at renovating - just a tad.

The 65 inspections have led to 15 contracts being offered which has led to the agency believing as many as 12 bidders will be paddle-raising at the 3pm auction.

As an extra, the long private driveway would make an ideal place to learn how to ride a bike, or reverse a car without freaking out.
Clearly a home for all ages.The guide is $1.6m and that wasn’t tempting enough, buyers will also get an internal courtyard.

To Victoria now, where the weather forecast for Saturday is still a chilly 10-14 degrees.

Absolutely immaculate is the best way to describe this three bedroom home at 13 Castlecrag Close, Endeavour Hills.

The owners have taken the Hamptons theme to their hearts, and the house is decorated in white and grey with white washed timber accents.

Also of note this house has a unique design with a range of interesting separate decks, so there is a very good chance buyers could manage to not spend time with the ones they love. Ideal for the holiday period looming ahead. Bah humbug!

Ray White Dandenong principal Ben Jusufi has been inundated with potential buyers from near and far, with 62 inspections so far (the local average is 30), and six bidders already registered. It’s a 2.30pm kick off at the cul de sac location

Ray White Cheltenham’s Angela Limanis has 1 at 8-10 Stuart Avenue, Cheltenham (above) on the block at midday. This unit is a free standing property (one of just six in the complex) and is as big as a house, with two bedrooms and outside (and private) space adding to the spacious feel.

Ninety four groups have been through, with agent Angela Limanis commenting that the low body corp fees of just $800 p/a (amazing) are a big plus, along with a chance to do cute things with cafe curtains to expand living space.

Big beautiful front yard is a popular feature here, it is north facing, and offers a beautiful outlook from the living space.

The guide is $595 - $695,000 which might explain why 31 contracts have been requested.

To Brisbane and you can see (above) no cookie cutter design was used here - this substantial home, with a big timber accent and fabulous city views, has been getting some attention.

The four bedroom 18 Buckland Street, Holland Park West has three levels - with the ‘family’ space being on the middle tier. The master - super private, is on the loft, with a huge living area all of its own under a peaked, timber lined ceiling. So romantic. Sigh.

Ray White Holland Park have had an enthusiastic response with 36 groups though the opens and two offers on the table already. They are pretty sure they have three bidders committed to actually taking their hands out of their pockets and bidding at the 11am (local time) auction.

And to Perth now where Ray White Dalkeith is taking 77 Buntine Road, Wembley (above) to auction at 3pm local time. The four bedroom home has an unobstructed view across the road to a huge, grassy oval. Mind you, this plot isn’t small, coming in at 860sqm, and with that comes a lot of house, and a pool (I hope that cheeky Kangaroo comes with the property).

Raked ceilings and split level living are telltale traits of the home’s 1980s birthday, which is when the current owners took possession.

Of the 62 groups through, locals are the main lookers and they are being told that the price starting point is $1.23m. Agent Peter Kasten is expecting to see four bidders at the afternoon auction.

Adelaide cottages! Always so sweet - and this three bedroom home at 114 Hill Street in North Adelaide is no exception.

In a good street with a range of very nice homes as neighbours Ray White Unley agent Jordon Ekers has had forty groups through during the campaign.

The majority of interest from investors, which is a surprise as the house is very much family friendly.
It's on the block at 10.30am, where Mr Ekers says we'll see if the families come out to play.

Go big, or go home we say! Officially a commercial listing, but then again, you never know. This auction is currently three businesses at 1 and 1A The Strand, Croydon, in NSW.
One of which is a thriving medical practice that is leased for another five years, the other a chemist.

It's a Croydon landmark, the first time offered in 25 years, and hopefully someone's dream property.

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