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Carmen Forward

Carmen Forward is a freelance writer covering lifestyle and property

31 Newton Road, Strathfield

‘Prime address’: Opulent Strathfield new build sells for $10,815,000

A crowd of 300 watched in the rain as the six-bedroom, three-level home sold for just $15,000 more than its reserve.

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The double-bricked home at 9 Albyn Road, Strathfield sold for $6 million

Strathfield family home sells for $6 million after six swift $100k bids

Five bidders pushed the large double-bricked house in the suburb’s “Golden Mile” $100,000 over its reserve.

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84 Queens Park Road, Queens Park NSW 2022

Eastern suburbs family pays $14.5m for architectural Queens Park house

The renovated home with pool and ample natural light broke the suburb record by $2 million in a hotly contested auction.

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9 & 11 Baden Street, Coogee NSW 2034

Developer beats nine others for $15m block of Coogee beach units

The Art Deco building attracted 10 registered parties at auction for what the agent described as a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.

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43 Walker Street, Canada Bay NSW 2046

Inner west buyer pays $5.5m for turnkey home, breaking suburb record

Four parties competed for a five-bedroom home with high ceilings and a swimming pool after the owner had a change of heart.

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Haydan Andrews is building a granny flat.

‘People love it’: The feature that Sydneysiders really want in a home

It’s flexible enough to boost a property’s value, be used as extra living space or gather a whole family together.

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9 Surfside Avenue, Clovelly NSW 2031

‘One of the best spots in Clovelly’: Six families fight for $10.4m home

The proceeds of the deceased estate will be donated to charity after six local families competed for the beachside residence.

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146 Chandos Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065

North shore mum pays $2.51m for unrenovated Crows Nest semi at auction

The four-bedroom home soared $610,000 above its reserve after eight parties registered for the brick home with two entrances.

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Broken Hill house prices have soared.

NSW regional towns where house prices soared 20 per cent in a year

A string of relatively affordable areas have been highly sought by tree-changers and investors.

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Prospective buyers were impressed by the pool in this Mudgee home.

Where houses in regional NSW with swimming pools cost under $1.5m

Australians love to take a dip at the beach, but cooling off in your own backyard is still a dream for many.

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