Welcome to your first End of Financial Year report for 103 Oxford Street, “Gibsonia”, Collingwood from Harcourts City Residential.
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In this report, we have prepared an overview of all sales & rental transactions at 15-25 Oxford Street, Melbourne for the 2008/2009 financial year along with extra details about the building & the fore-cast for the year ahead. Please note, this report relates only to the Residential part of the building.
103 Oxford Street Overview:
Top Sale in Financial Year 08-09: 302 & 307/103 Oxford St, $505,000
Bottom Sale in Financial Year 08-09: 608/103 Oxford St, $430,000
Number of Transactions in the Building: 4 sales totaling $1,942,000
Average Sale Price in the Building: $485,500
Number of Apartments in Block: 41
Building Completion Date: Approximately 1999
Collingwood 3066 08/09 Overview:
Number of Transactions in Collingwood: 128
Clearance Rate in Collingwood: 80% at auction
Average Sale Price in Collingwood: $525,408
SALES RESULTS FOR 103 OXFORD ST, COLLINGWOOD YEAR 08/09*
302/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed March 09 $505,000
306/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed November 2008 $501,500
307/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed July 2009 $505,000
608/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed April 2009 $430,500
RENTAL RESULTS FOR 103 OXFORD STREET, COLLINGWOOD YEAR 08/09*
705/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed Feb $595.00 per week
708/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed Mar $500.00 per week
304/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed Mar $700.00 per week
704/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed Dec $550.00 per week
606/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed Feb $470.00 per week
703/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed Mar $600.00 per week
603/103-107 Oxford Street 2 Bed Feb $490.00 per week
510/103 Oxford Street 2 Bed Sep $445.00 per week
Owners Corporation Fees: The fees differ between apartments depending on the size and location (known as lot liability). Due to the omission of communal facilities, owner’s corp fee’s are able to be kept reasonable making them a great choice for investors and owner occupiers alike.
Demographics: Given the relevant youth of the building after being sold off the plan a large number of apartments are investment properties. With the introduction of the stimulus package during the Global Financial Crisis and the reduction of interest rates we saw strong influence and buying power from first home buyers and hence the percentage of Owner Occupiers has increased over the past 18 months. Level 3 contains uniquely converted apartments, and level 7 contains two level penthouse apartments. The prime location in the ever improving eclectic Oxford Street means it has been an easy choice for first home buyers and investors alike. For the same reasons rental returns are excellent and vacancy is never an issue for investors.
Developments in the neighbourhood: Several cranes can be spotted from apartments to the North, as developments such as the “Marque apartments” are constructed. There is a great buzz in the area as the inner-city continues to thrive, and demand remains very high.
Overall, the area is beginning to bustle with new cafés and restaurants enticing tenants and owner occupiers alike. Retail in the area maintains its own unique appeal, with boutiques and specialty stores lining the local strips of Gertrude St and Smith St. Collingwood has a real personality and reflects the diversity of Melbourne’s suburbs.
Forecast for the 09-10 Financial Year: We envisage that continuing first home owner interest and good interest rates will keep the market buoyant in Melbourne for the remainder of 2009. As of Dec 1st, the RBA has conservatively raised the cash rate by a further 0.25%. Dependant on further interest rate rises, we could experience a stabilizing of the market in 2010 in the pre $600,000 sector. Mum and Dad investors could well make a comeback in 2010 once first home owners lose large incentives and as interest rate nerves kick in.
Overall though, Oxford Street has proven a solid performer through the trying economic times which I’m sure has been a relief to many owners. Let’s hope for another good year ahead!
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Harcourts City Residential Ph: 03 9664 8100 E: cityresidential@harcourts.com.au Web: www.cityresidential.harcourts.com.au*Harcourts City Residential has gathered this information to provide an interesting document for apartment owners and prospective purchasers. Harcourts City Residential may not have affected any or all of the transactions noted; rather we’ve gathered as much market information as possible on ALL transactions to be as conclusive as possible.
Information contained herein is gathered from a range of sources including but not limited to; The Age Property Results, The Herald Sun Property Results, Valuer General Information & Agents own investigations. All efforts are made to verify the information provided. The information is not to be relied upon or used in dealings with third parties and people should make their own investigations regarding their own property or personal circumstances. Opinions offered are just that, our opinions & observations and should not be treated as fact.
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