Saturday auctions back in full swing for 2018

In real estate, Saturday is the biggest day of the week. The average buyer is normally off work and keen to snap-up a new home. Agents capitalise on the demand by hosting a number of auctions.

It’s been a steady start to Saturday auctions this year, with the number of scheduled weekend auctions not surpassing double-digits. However, that’s about to change as 48 properties are set to go under the hammer this Saturday.

There are offerings from across the region with most agencies hosting at least one auction.

Luton Properties Woden sales manager Anthony McCormack has four scheduled auctions.

“We’re in with a high chance of success in all four auctions; we’ve had over 50 groups in through all four of them,” he said.

McCormack said the first weekend of February is an ideal time for Saturday auctions to start again.

“We find that a lot of people during the break make decisions about what they are going to do in the new year,” he said.

“Starting a marketing campaign in the second week back means people are starting to get over the distractions of the festive season.”

With auctions kicking into full swing again this weekend, here’s a list of some hot auctions to keep an eye on:

18 Jennings Street, Curtin

18 Jennings Street. Photo: Luton Properties Woden

Mid $800,000s

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 parking, EER: 1.5

A comfortably classic Canberran home situated in leafy surrounds. This cosy three-bedroom home in Curtin is situated on a 877 sq m block, offering plenty of room for extensions. The interior is tastefully modern offering a great contrast with the facade.

Agents: Anthony McCormack & Anthony Weston, Luton Properties Woden, 0425 283 588 & 0439 282 508

71/35 Antill Street, Watson

71/305 Antill Street, Watson. Photo: McGrath Estate Agents

$650,000-$680,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 parking, EER: 4

Backing onto paddocks this Watson address offers a rural outlook with an inner-north postcode. The three-bedroom townhouse features light-filled living spaces with seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors.

Agents: Matt Harmer & Nick Slater, McGrath Estate Agents Gungahlin, 0428 681 270 & 0414 212 332

Auction: Saturday, February 3, 10:30am

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10 Hartog Street, Griffith

10 Hartog Street, Griffith. Photo: LJ Hooker Manuka

$1 million-$1.3 million

3 bed, 2 bath, 3 parking, EER: 2.5

Just a short stroll from Manuka village, this ideally situated north-facing Griffith home embodies great potential offering the opportunity to renovate. This is the first time the prestigious block has been on the market in 30 years.

Agents: Stephen Thompson & Tyran Murphy, LJ Hooker Manuka, 0418 626 254 & 0428 036 790

Auction: Saturday, February 3, 10am

1 Oakwood Place, Isabella Plains

1 Oakwood Place. Photo: Luton Properties Gungahlin.

$585,000+

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 parking, EER: 6

This beautifully renovated Isabella Plains home is inspired by a tropical oasis, high walls and mature plants surround the home allowing for total privacy. The home offers lovely spacious open-plan living areas with a newly-renovated kitchen, bathroom and laundry.

Agent: Jason Roses, Luton Properties Gungahlin, 0431 419 847

Auction: Saturday February 3, 4pm

Allhomes will also be filming a live auction at 97 La Perouse Street, Griffith at 11:15am. Head over to our Facebook page to watch the broadcast.