Sydney – Thomas Merriman

19 Duneba Avenue, West Pymble – SOLD in 2 weeks $1,720,000

May 7, 2019

Hamptons appeal, versatile home 19 DUNEBA AVENUE, WEST PYMBLE Immediately engaging with its Hamptons appeal, cottage style gardens and premier setting in a sought-after pocket, this tightly held dual level home provides comfortable family living and entertaining with ease. Bright and welcoming, it includes both formal and informal living spaces, a sensational full width deck … More 19 Duneba Avenue, West Pymble – SOLD in 2 weeks $1,720,000

Did the Royal Commission change anything?

February 5, 2019

The year long Royal commission into the misconduct in the finance sector turned into a whipping post for all areas remotely connected to the finance sector, including Real Estate through lending and borrowing. While the initial justification was to unearth the misconduct of the finance sector where, allegedly, clients were being mismanaged for the financial … More Did the Royal Commission change anything?

Sydney’s Upper North Shore market returning for 2019

January 30, 2019

So far this year we have seen a return of buyers to the market along with a new influx of buyers who we have not previously met. Some of these new buyers have made offers and are in the process of securing new homes already. The talk among Agents is largely around these new buyers … More Sydney’s Upper North Shore market returning for 2019

Sydney Market Commentary

January 22, 2019

This weeks Real Estate commentary has included a number of positively spun articles predicting all sorts of positive, silver lining, potential outcomes. However, this has been accompanied by the negative commentary which is still receiving more attention from Australians with an interest in Real Estate. Domain has released an article today (22/1) predicting a continuation … More Sydney Market Commentary

Sydney Market Commentary January 9th

January 9, 2019

It is far too early in the year to speculate where we will be going with the market and whether it will be a strong bounce back or a continuation of last years fall. However, it is important to note that the decline in a lot of our Upper North Shore suburbs were the worst … More Sydney Market Commentary January 9th

Are Sydney’s receding house prices due to a lapse in market sentiment, or a justifiable fear of a prolonged downturn?

November 13, 2018

At present there is a lot of noise about the current state of the Real Estate market in Sydney, with plenty of speculation that the prices have receded, and plenty more that prices will continue to fall for a varying period of time. Usually when the market fluctuates aggressively, as it has recently, we can … More Are Sydney’s receding house prices due to a lapse in market sentiment, or a justifiable fear of a prolonged downturn?

Sydney market commentary November 5

November 5, 2018

Sydney Auction results were the lowest in recent history at the weekend recording an initial result of 44%, which closed out the forth Saturday in a row of Clearance rates under 50%. However, these stories of low Auction results and falling markets are predominantly spurred on by fear, with buyers scared to buy if, the … More Sydney market commentary November 5

Sydney market commentary October 29

October 29, 2018

The Australian stock market is currently performing at a 12 month low based on the S&P ASX 200 Stock market index and other indicative stocks i.e ASX (ASX limited FPO). As the property market started to slow, namely the Sydney market, the stock market started to rise, and rise rapidly. For the most part of … More Sydney market commentary October 29

Sydney Market Commentary October 22nd

October 22, 2018

They say that we only know when we have hit the bottom of the market when it starts to go up again. … I am wondering whether we are about to see that at this stage. Further to last weeks post, there is still nothing particular that has had a direct impact to the market … More Sydney Market Commentary October 22nd

Sydney Market Commentary October 16th

October 16, 2018

Interest rates are at an all time low. The official cash rate is on hold. There is a well documented shortage of stock on the market. Property prices have not risen as a whole for 2 quarters. Typical home ownership is recorded as being just over 10 years (RPData) which statistically means that most people … More Sydney Market Commentary October 16th

Thomas Merriman

Real Estate Agent

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