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Southern Highlands Property Update 28 August

It’s a HUGE Property Update this week – there is so much happening. We cover the Government’s 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers, advice on how to get your rental bond back, we look at our little slice of England: Exeter, Belle Property has a distinctive Property Showcase in Mossy, are Hobby Farms still a thing? And much more.

 

Spring has arrived – and so too has property selling season. Head to The Fold Property Hub for our latest listings, open house details, agency and agent profiles!

 

Compiled by Terry Biscoe

 

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Southern Highlands property market at a glance

Property numbers grow.

Based on real estate property listings on major platforms, there are some 697 properties for sale in the Southern Highlands market, up from some 689 last week. These figures take into account property sales, new listings and, in some instances, properties being removed from the market. 

Most agents report that property enquiries have lifted over the past few weeks and, likewise, both sales and listings have shown a healthy growth. Visitation to open homes, even with less favourable weather, have remained steady.

Available property profiles:

Houses – 460

Units – 16 

Townhouses – 18

Land/rural – 128

 

RECENT SALES

Here’s a few sales from the past week:

Lot 2, 505 Tugalong Road, Canyonleigh. 49.78 hectares, Land only. $650K

1/10 Holmhale St, Bowral. 4 BR, 2 bath, 1 car, Villa. $1.08M

Lots 2, 3 & 4/5-11 Campbell Street, vacant land, all lot sizes 1,235 sq mtrs. Sold for $825K each. Belle Property Southern Highlands

39 Railway St, Moss Vale. 5BR. 3 bath, 3 car, 1587 sq mtrs, sold at auction, $1.352M. Atlas Real Estate

4 Clarke Street, Bowral. 4BR 2 bath, 2 car, 809 sq mtrs. $1.22M

61 Argyle Street, Moss Vale. 4BR, 3 bath, 2 car, 2,246 sq mtrs, $1.385M, Belle Property Southern Highlands

20 Warby Street, Bowral. 4BR, 2 bath, 2 car, 900 sq mtrs. $1.4M

1/24 Waverly Parade, Mittagong, 2BR 2 bath, 1 car, Villa. $1.14M

6 Coachwood Place, Robertson. 4BR, 2 bath, 4 car. 1,008 sq mtrs. $1.375M Belle Southern Highlands

Market Spotlight: Exeter

Pretty as a picture and we think, about as close to the English countryside as it can get here in Oz! Take a trip down memory lane with us to find out where it all began, then take a look at the Exeter property market. 

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Property showcase: Elevated charm in Moss Vale

If vaulted ceilings, herringbone floors, a dreamy kitchen, super-special mud room, fire pit area and all round *gorgeous* home in Moss Vale sounds pretty cool to you? Then take a look at this. We’re in love. Again.

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First Home Buyers

Have a 5% deposit? Here’s the news you’ve been waiting for….

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Hobby Farm

Doesn’t everyone in the Highlands dream of being a hobby farmer?! Love this piece on hobby farms in the Southern Highlands

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Home Appraisal

Just ’cause the home down the road sold for $1.2mil doesn’t necessarily mean your home has a similar value. We look into the property appraisal process.

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Bond

Renters, we know how important it is to get that bond back! We’ve got a checklist for you to go through as you’re moving out of your rental.

Take a look


Properties On The Market

Visit The Fold Property to view properties on the market throughout the Southern Highlands.

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