The auction winners had to be coaxed to dig deep in their pockets for the charming home,and it was enough to get them across the line.
From a residence with heritage features to a chic apartment with bay views,these are our pick of the bunch.
The cost of buying a house is nearly double that of a unit,making it much harder than a generation ago to move on from a first home.
The society couple bought the glamorous beachfront villa for about $13.5 million four years ago and did a cosmetic renovation.
In the rarefied air of some of the most well-heeled neighbourhoods,it’s routine for buyers to spend millions without a mortgage.
Plans to move out of the city and buy a home in the regions come very close to stacking up - if workers can pull it off.
From an impressive Italianate mansion to a sophisticated penthouse with ocean views,we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
There were three buyers who registered to bid on the home,including local downsizers,but it passed in at $3.29 million before eventually selling.
Buyers are paying huge prices for property in beachside hotspots that cost much less before the pandemic hit.
‘I just love the property. I’m very,very happy to be in this neighbourhood,’ said the new owner,who bid in front of a 100-strong crowd.
A string of popular spots are cheaper than a year ago – but in other neighbourhoods,prices are only getting more expensive.