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Buy the right property, at the right price

RECORD MONTH DESPITE STOCK SHORTAGES

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National stock levels are reportedly 2% lower than the same time last year. We have also seen lower auction volumes too. Yet Cohen Handler have purchased more property in the last thirty days than in any other single month.

Our Corporate partners, predominantly from the mortgage and banking industries are enjoying this uplift as their previous disenfranchised clientele have now become proud new home owners.

Welcome to Recent Buys where we deliver a snapshot of some of the purchases we have made on behalf of the clients that come to us via Corporate groups we work with.

Warm regards,

Jeremy Bedwani | General Manager – Corporate

PARTNER OF THE MONTH

This month’s winner of Partner of the Month is Maria Zaydenberg- Relationship Manager, Westpac Premium Sydney

Maria has been working closely with the Cohen HandlerCorporate division since early 2015. Recently Maria identifiedone of her first home buyer clients to be struggling in the marketafter missing out at numerous auctions. Leveraging off herlongstanding relationship with her customer Maria recommendeda connection to Cohen Handler. Six weeks later her customer hadbought a new home in Sydney’s Camperdown with the help ofour Inner West team.Congratulations Maria!

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Buy the right property for the right price

9 PITT ST, PADDINGTON

BRISBANE

Purchase price: $845,000

x2 Bedrooms x1 Bathrooms x2 Parking


The client is planning to move back home to Brisbane in the coming years and hence wanted to take advantage of the current affordable prices. After five weeks of looking, she was able to secure a house with city, views in prestige suburb Paddington.

Only one week later, did a directly comparable house without city views sell for $50,000 more.

15 JUDGE ST, NORMAN PARK

BRISBANE

Purchase price: Confidential



A young Brisbane family who was looking to secure a single level dwelling in Norman Park with opportunity to build a second level and achieve city views. Within 18 hours of the property coming to the market, we were able to purchase it prior to the Saturday open home.

ROSE BAY

SYDNEY




After looking for over a year, the client decided to engage with Cohen Handler. 24 hours after signing up with the Cohen Handler, the client exchanged on their dream house.

Purchasing an off-market property for a great price, the clients were ecstatic!

KENSINGTON

SYDNEY




The clients were downsizing and wanted a specific building in a specific location near the local golf course. They wanted a low maintenance apartment consisting of 2 beds, 2 bath and double parking.

Cohen Handler were able to secure the perfect property for the client within just 3 weeks. Consisting of 4 beds, 3 bath, 4 car parking and right on the golf course.

The client was thrilled with Cohen Handler’s seamless approach to securing a property within such a fast time frame.

17 BENELONG ROAD, CREMORNE

SYDNEY

Purchase price: $3,200,000



Our clients had been looking for a new home on Sydney’s lower North Shore since January. Their brief was for a four-bedroom family home in Cammeray, Cremorne or Neutral Bay - critical to the brief was a garden in which their two young children could play.

On the 23rd day after signing with Cohen Handler we exchanged on their dream home. 17 Benelong Road fulfilled their criteria beautifully; the clients are thrilled at the outcome and look forward to moving in and creating years of family memories.

BELLEVUE HILL

SYDNEY




This client’ brief was very specific in a highly competitive “renovators market”. They wanted a family house that they could grow into throughout the years.

After looking for on and off for over a year and with busy schedules the client’s engaged with Cohen Handler. After a three week turn around, Cohen Handler was able to secure pre-auction an amazing 5 bedroom house in the blue Chip suburb of Bellevue Hill. The client never thought that they would be able to buy their dream home in such a short period of time.

804/3 KINGS CROSS ROAD, DARLINGHURST

SYDNEY




The clients had been trying to purchase an apartment in Potts Point for over 18 months; left feeling frustrated they reached out to Cohen Handler for help. Within 1 month of searching we managed to secure a stunning off-market 2-bedroom 113sqm apartment in the coveted ‘Altair’. There is no better feeling than securing a new home for our clients, without competition and in a building that they love, they are ecstatic.

“My girlfriend and I had previously been looking on again and off again for an apartment in Potts Point/Elizabeth Bay/Darlinghurst for about 18 months. Within six weeks Michael had found us an apartment that ticked virtually all of our boxes and was well within our budget. We are extremely happy with the apartment and the price that Michael managed to secure. I would have no reservations in recommending Michael and have already recommended him to a number of friends and colleagues.”

2A ELIZABETH BAY ROAD, ELIZABETH BAY

SYDNEY


x Bedrooms x Bathrooms x Parking


After missing out on a property, my clients approached me to help them find a new home in Potts Point, Elizabeth Bay or Darlinghurst. They had a preference for a modern building with balcony and parking that was pet friendly. After finding the perfect property, off-market and in the superb redevelopment of Gazebo Elizabeth Bay, we secured the property without delay.

“After missing out on a property in an exceptionally tough market we approached Michael who had been referred to us by multiple friends and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Having Michael on our side put us a step ahead of the rest in the market. Not to mention his negotiation skills, relationship with local agents and access to off market and pre market properties.

Michael was worth every cent and through him we secured a property off market for substantially less than I believe it would have sold for had it hit the market. We look forward to working with Michael again in the future.”

20A IONA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE

SYDNEY




Our clients are a young family who are looking to move to the Upper North Shore. They had been looking for a property to purchase for approximately 12 months. They engaged with us and we secured a property for them prior to auction. This was so exciting for them as they had missed out on numerous opportunities. One of their main criteria was to be in an area close to good schools and a community that was family orientated. We definitely ticked these boxes.

10/32 DIAMOND BAY ROAD VAUCLUSE

SYDNEY




The client came to Cohen Handler after having sold on the North Shore. With a short settlement looming, the client needed to purchase within 8 weeks and were looking in a highly competitive 3-bedroom downsizer apartment market.

Within 4 weeks, Cohen Handler was able to secure an entire top floor apartment comprising of 3-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms and 2 parking spaces with ocean views. Due to a strong relationship with the agent, we were able to purchase the property within just 4 days, prior to the first Saturday open. The property far preceded the client’s expectations of what they thought they would be able to purchase in a hot market.

13 MCNAMARA ROAD, CROMER

SYDNEY




Having lived in the United States for the past few years, the clients decided that they wanted to relocate home to Australia to be close to their family. Having searched online for a number of months and missing out on a few properties they reached out to Cohen Handler.

The clients wanted to purchase in the North Shore area. We were successful in purchasing a beautiful house for the clients at auction in Cromer. Our clients and their families were delighted and could begin planning their return to Australia.

123-125 MACLEAY ST, POTTS POINT

SYDNEY


x2 Bedrooms x1 Bathrooms


Having first spotted the beautiful Franconia building years earlier, our client fell in love with the grand Art Deco architecture, it’s majestic street entrance and classic timber panelled foyer. So, when the opportunity to own in the building presented itself, the client reached out to Cohen Handler to help him secure the property. With strong bidding at the auction from multiple bidders we were delighted to be the successful winners on the night.

65 LIVERPOOL RD, CLAYFIELD

BRISBANE




The client was seeking to upgrade their family home after moving from Sydney. They had been renting for six months and in that time had been actively looking for a home to buy. After struggling to find their next home, they looked for a professional to help secure a property. After four weeks of coming on board we were able to purchase an off-market property.

2A BEAHAN PLACE, CHERRYBROOK

SYDNEY




The clients, first home buyers had been looking for a property for a while. Feeling like they were losing out on opportunities they engaged with Cohen Handler to assist in securing a property. Within 1 week of being on board we secured a beautiful house prior to auction. They are absolutely thrilled and can’t wait to move in.

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6 GREENVALE GROVE HORNSBY

SYDNEY

Purchase price: $1.325m



The clients were first home buyers who had been searching for the right property for a while. Starting to feel like they were losing out on opportunities, prompting the decision to engage with Cohen Handler to assist with securing a property.

Within 1 week of being on board we managed to secure a beautiful house prior to auction. They are absolutely thrilled and can’t wait to move in. The clients felt that it would take a long time to find the right property, however, they were pleasantly surprised with this fantastic outcome.

5/266 PACIFIC HIGHWAY GREENWICH

SYDNEY




The clients, first home buyers were finding the search to be quite stressful, particularly with their budget. Feeling excited yet quite anxious they came on board with Cohen Handler.

Within two weeks we bought an apartment close to the city pre-auction. They were thrilled that we didn’t need to go to auction. With their wedding coming up soon, this has made the journey even more exciting.

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6/56 ST ALBANS STREET, ABBOTSFORD

SYDNEY




The client’s property journey started two years prior to joining Cohen Handler. They saw the property market increase time and time again and missed out on multiple opportunities due to an uncertainty around price guides and lacked the ability to correctly evaluate the worth of a property.

Having a fresh perspective on their search and looking outside the box saw the client secure a great home for their family, which has a lot of potential to add future value to.

3/34-38 BORONIA STREET, DEE WHY

SYDNEY




The client had previously lived in Australia for less than 12 months and didn’t feel confident pursuing a property in an unfamiliar market, especially considering the budget restraints and the time frame of which they needed to buy.

An off-market opportunity presented itself and after several weeks of looking, the strategy we put forward saw them purchase their first Australian home in a tightly held block for less than the marketed value.

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2/39A CAMPBELL STREET, SOUTH WINDSOR

SYDNEY




The clients had been searching for the perfect home for quite some time, they became tired of all the due diligence required on each property and of Real Estate Agents providing misleading information. These elements prompted the clients to approach Cohen Handler in assisting with the buying process.

We were able to secure this property on-market for our clients. They were ecstatic with how easy the process became in securing their dream property.

5/17-19 GRASMERE ROAD, CREMORNE

SYDNEY




Finding the perfect home was not as easy as these clients thought. With a few crucial requirements within their brief, our clients spent endless Saturday’s viewing apartments that were less than ideal. When a property of interest came up, it was almost immediately sold.

After coming on board with Cohen Handler, several great opportunities were identified and a strategy was put forward to see them purchase a property that surpassed all their expectations.

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INVESTMENTPROPERTIES4/34 DOBSON ST, ASCOT42/241 ARTHUR ST, TENERIFFE199A VICTORIA ST, POTTS POINTNARELLAN VALE95/28 PELICAN ST, SURRY HILLS116 YORK ST, NUNDAH43 VIEW ST, WOOLOOWIN1105/1 KINGS CROSS ROAD, DARLINGHURST16/36-40 OLD PITTWATER ROAD, BROOKVALE5/6 LONSDALE ST, ASCOT134 MEIN ST, HENDRA1/72 MILES ST, HAWTHORNE31 JENOLAN AVE, HAWTHORNE47 GROSVENOR STREET, BALMORAL QLD39 KOKODA CIRCUIT, MOUNT ANNAN7/25 DALLEY STREET, QUEENSCLIFF32/5 GRIFFITH STREET, BLACKTOWN11 DUNLOP STREET, NORTH PARRAMATTA64 ANGELWING STREET, THE PONDS27 BARR STREET, COLYTON17 HUDDLESTON STREET, COLYTON22 CARRINGTON STREET, ST MARYS406/300 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CROWS NEST


4/34 DOBSON ST, ASCOT

BRISBANE




A young family based in Brisbane with ownership of their primary residence. Their brief was a house investment 10km from the CBD or townhouse investment within 5km. We were able to secure a townhouse in a block of only four in one of Brisbane’s premier suburbs within three weeks of searching

42/241 ARTHUR ST, TENERIFFE

BRISBANE




Two experienced investors who have used Buyer’s Agency services in their home state of NSW previously. With a strong equity position and concerns of Sydney’s current prices, they sought Cohen Handler’s service in QLD to educate them on the Northern Markets and to purchase on their behalf. After two weeks of searching, they were able to secure a woolstore in a highly sought after location.

199A VICTORIA ST, POTTS POINT

SYDNEY




Having successfully purchased a 2-bedroom primary residence in Elizabeth Bay for our clients in June, we were asked to find them an investment property in the same area to add to their investment portfolio.

Potts Point is going through a huge resurgence right now, the lock out laws have pushed forward a dramatic gentrification of the area yet there are still many exciting opportunities with excellent yield and growth potential for the savvy buyer. WIth strong local knowledge, we were able to quickly focus our efforts on those properties we knew would offer the best future returns.

Looking for smaller buildings with good character in a premium area, we purchased a north facing 1-bedroom apartment in Potts Point, off-market, in a charming Art Deco building on Victoria Street. It will be an excellent investment for our clients.

NARELLAN VALE

SYDNEY




The clients engaged Cohen Handler to assist in purchasing their first investment property. Their main aim for the purchase was to assist them in retirement and to build their dream home with the capital growth this property is expected to achieve. They were after a property with potential to add value by building a granny flat for a dual income.

Originally, the client was looking at other areas to invest however, after extensive research we found these areas were not suitable for our client’s long-term objectives, we then widened our search further afield. One suburb that caught our eye was Narellan Vale; the market in the area is incredibly strong with properties selling quickly so competition was fierce.

Our relationship with the local agent allowed us to complete some research on the property prior to it coming on the market. We attended the first open home and had secured the sale for our clients 3 days later.

95/28 PELICAN ST, SURRY HILLS

SYDNEY




“I never thought I would use a buyer’s agent but after this joy I can warmly recommend Michael’s amazing skills and services.”

Looking for a 1-bedroom apartment in Surry hills, the client was building on their successful property investment portfolio. Within two weeks we secured a fantastic 50m2 north-facing apartment with a balcony one day after the first open and two days after first being advertised. Teaming up with their mortgage broker, we structured the loan in a way that makes this a fantastic addition to their portfolio.

After inquiring from the selling agent as to the reason why the vendor was selling, it quickly became apparent the vendor had already purchased elsewhere and was committed to selling fast. Based on our thorough due diligence, vast knowledge of the current market conditions we successfully purchased the property without competition and for a great price.

116 YORK ST, NUNDAH

BRISBANE




The client is currently a property owner who has taken advantage of the strong growth in the Sydney market over the passed 3 years. They were seeking to build on their current investment portfolio, looking north of Sydney to Brisbane. The house purchased is a renovated 3-bedroom house 8.8 kilometers north of Brisbane CBD for $570,000.

43 VIEW ST, WOOLOOWIN

BRISBANE




A long-standing client of Cohen Handler who has built a large and successful portfolio with our assistance was seeking a new property. The client was looking to diversify their portfolio and required an alternative to the heated Sydney market and as such looked North to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Within one week of searching, they purchased a whole block of eight units in Wooloowin on 1200sqm. The bonus, the clients own the block of six next door and together, the group now owns over 2000sqm of land in Wooloowin.

1105/1 KINGS CROSS ROAD, DARLINGHURST

SYDNEY




Client was looking for a blue chip investment property in the heart of Sydney’s city fringe market. Being a highly competitive market, the clients had found themselves missing out on a couple of opportunities during their search. Following their engagement with Cohen Handler they managed to secure their dream investment in one of Sydney’s most prestigious buildings pre-auction. Which also assisted them in avoiding the stress and competition of an auction.

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16/36-40 OLD PITTWATER ROAD, BROOKVALE

SYDNEY




The client was looking to purchase two investment properties. We were lucky enough to come across this great 1-bedroom apartment early on in our search, which was really well located within Brookvale.

Showing just over 5% gross return, we felt this was an opportunity not to be missed when typically, investment properties of similar caliber were showing a substantially lower return.

5/6 LONSDALE ST, ASCOT

BRISBANE




After making multiple investment purchases in the Sydney market, the clients were looking to diversify their portfolio and take advantage of the softer market in Brisbane. We were able to secure the unit in a leafy residential street in Brisbane’s most expensive suburb for under $400,000.

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134 MEIN ST, HENDRA

BRISBANE




Two long-standing clients of Cohen Handler sought to invest together and purchase a whole block of units. With tight yields in the Sydney market, they looked to Brisbane to assist in achieving over 5%.

We were able to source a block off market yielding over 6.5% with low, long standing rents and as such, likely to push 7% once the clients have increased the rents.

1/72 MILES ST, HAWTHORNE

BRISBANE




The client had been considering property investment for up to three years however didn’t have the market knowledge or confidence to buy. After success in other investment fields, he decided it was time to enter the property market. However, with an over heated Sydney environment, the client sought our advice in Brisbane.

We purchased the property for $61,000 less than the most recent sale in the small complex of four.

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31 JENOLAN AVE, HAWTHORNE

SYDNEY




The client had been searching for over 12 months with no luck in securing a property due to work commitments and travels overseas. During the 12 months prices had increased substantially and the client wanted to take action and secure something quickly.

We purchased 3 properties for this client within a time frame of 4 weeks. The property, a SMSF purchase is located in the Blue Chip suburb of Hawthorne and is a brand new property, suiting the nature of a SMSF purchase.

47 GROSVENOR STREET, BALMORAL QLD

SYDNEY




The client had been looking for over 12 months and had no luck in securing a property due to work commitments and travels overseas. During the 12 months prices have moved up substantially and the client wanted to take action and secure something quickly. We purchased 3 properties for this client within a timeframe of 4 weeks.

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39 KOKODA CIRCUIT, MOUNT ANNAN

SYDNEY




The client had been looking for over 12 months and had no luck in securing a property due to work commitments and travels overseas. During the 12 months prices have moved up substantially and the client wanted to take action and secure something quickly. We purchased 3 properties for this client within a timeframe of 4 weeks.

7/25 DALLEY STREET, QUEENSCLIFF

SYDNEY




The client had been looking for an investment property on the Northern Beaches for some time and it was after several missed opportunities that they really felt like they would be priced out of the market if they didn’t get any help. We took on the brief and within a short 2 week period, secured a great 2 bedroom apartment in convenient location pre-auction.

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32/5 GRIFFITH STREET, BLACKTOWN

SYDNEY




Our client, extremely time poor with little time to establish an investment portfolio on their own due to a demanding job and having to juggle 3 children, required assistance in finding the perfect investment.

They signed with Cohen Handler to assist with their search, easing the stress of finding the right property in a small time frame. The client was searching for a postively geared property in an area that had strong infrastructure. We secured a property opposite Blacktown Hospital that had low vacancy rates and is located in the growing hub of Blacktown.

11 DUNLOP STREET, NORTH PARRAMATTA

SYDNEY




The client, a first time investor was seeking to establish an investment portfolio. However, he was extremely time poor and did not have a strong understanding of the current market due to the client having not purchased for a number of years.

We secured the client a great property in a little pocket close by to the new proposed light rail.

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64 ANGELWING STREET, THE PONDS

SYDNEY




The client had been searching for over six months for a SMSF investment property. The client was unsure as to what kind of property would be suitable due to the limitations associated with a SMSF on what can be done to a property. They were not comfortable with the negotiations invovled and lacked the knowledge for what would make a strong SMSF purchase, causing the client to seek out Cohen Handler for support.

An identical house to this house we found two doors down sold last month for $810,000. The client didn’t believe we could negotiate the price lower than $770,000. However, we secured the property for $755,000 on a Tuesday and the evaluation came back at $810,000.

27 BARR STREET, COLYTON

SYDNEY




An investor engaged with Cohen Handler to assist in securing land that possessed future development potential. We found this existing home, in fantastic condition, which was situated on a 651 square meter block.

The client is currently in the process of constructing a granny flat for dual incomes, and may consider developing a duplex later on down the track.

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17 HUDDLESTON STREET, COLYTON

SYDNEY




The client was an investor who was seeking to purchase a property that was postively geared and that could be held and provide capital growth potential. We souced this well maintained property with an existing granny flat. The property is on a corner block with both dwellings having separate access. The front house rented for $430 per week and the granny flat for $300 per week.

22 CARRINGTON STREET, ST MARYS

SYDNEY




• The client, an investor, was looking to secure a property with future development potential. We managed to source and secure this 695 square meter brick corner block. The property was double storied with original features in a well-maintained condition and included 2 street frontages and a view of the Blue Mountains from the master bedroom.

• • We managed to secure the property for $648,000, well under the

listed price that was between $670,000-$720,000. The client aims to construct a granny flat, renting out the house for $500 per week and the granny flat for $350 per week.

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406/300 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CROWS NEST

SYDNEY




The client, living overseas at the time was seeking to purchase another investment property in the Sydney market. With the client being outside of Australia, it was challenging for them to source and view properties, prompting the client to approach Cohen Handler to assit with their search.

Knowing our client’s brief, specifically seeking a great location, made it easy to find what she was looking for. After viewing multiple properties we found this apartment pre-market and were aware that we needed to move quickly to have a change to secure it. Luckily, we managed to secure the property with spectacular views in a fantastic location, achieving the clients brief.

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