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CONTINUED SALES STRENGTH IN THE INNER WEST
For a couple of weeks now we’ve been bringing you stories from vendors and buyers...
Posted on 21 May, 2020
SUCCESSFUL SALES DURING LOCKDOWN
While the effects of COVID-19 have been felt in most areas of the economy, the...
Posted on 14 May, 2020
PITCH PERFECT
Andrew Burges Architects has delivered a transformative, contemporary design that has been brought to life...
Posted on 11 May, 2020
HESITANT ABOUT LISTING? WE’VE GOT A UNIQUE PROPOSAL FOR YOU
We’d love to be able to predict the property market’s future trajectory in light of...
Posted on 5 May, 2020
A NEW DAWN
From every crisis follows inspiration, thought-provoking concepts and new ways of thinking. Following COVID-19 we’ve...
Posted on 4 May, 2020
REAL PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
No matter what the state of the market, no matter what the media sentiment or...
Posted on 1 May, 2020
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – APRIL 2020
April was a disrupted month for the property market with school holidays, Easter and Anzac...
Posted on 1 May, 2020
LOCAL ARTIST RULES THE RENOVATION ON HOUSE RULES
Local Rozelle artist Fleur Stevenson is ruling the renovation on the latest episode of House Rules airing on Channel...
Posted on 29 Apr, 2020
THE NUMBERS SAY MORE THAN THE MEDIA HEADLINES
It goes without saying that you should always look to the numbers rather than media...
Posted on 23 Apr, 2020
THE NEW REALITY
It’s been a genuine challenge making so many adjustments in order to keep operating through...
Posted on 16 Apr, 2020
LANDLORDS TURN TO TRUSTED MANAGEMENT
Landlords turn to trusted management as short-stay services face restrictions
As a result of the COVID-19...
Posted on 9 Apr, 2020
COVID-19 BUYER FAQ
As always at Cobden&Hayson our priority is to support our valued clients and our community...
Posted on 7 Apr, 2020
COVID-19 – TENANT FAQ
As always at Cobden & Hayson our priority is to support our valued clients and...
Posted on 7 Apr, 2020
BOOK YOUR C&H VIRTUAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL
If you’re considering selling your property in the current market, our team of highly experienced...
Posted on 7 Apr, 2020
THE HUMAN PERSPECTIVE
You’ve probably heard real estate agents sprout the line ‘It’s not about property, it’s about...
Posted on 1 Apr, 2020
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – MARCH 2020
A world-altering event is well underway with ramifications so widespread that governments around the world...
Posted on 1 Apr, 2020
BUILDING A BETTER VIRTUAL TOUR PLATFORM FOR YOUR VIEWING EXPERIENCE
As a solutions-based agency we are emphatic about providing an outstanding client experience while achieving...
Posted on 1 Apr, 2020
WE’RE HERE TO KEEP YOU MOVING THROUGH THESE UNCHARTED WATERS.
At
Cobden & Hayson we’ve always endeavoured to be more than just a team
selling and managing...
Posted on 26 Mar, 2020
RAPID CHANGE ALWAYS BRINGS CONFUSION BUT HISTORY SHOWS LONG-TERM STABILITY
Our world has changed, it’s that simple.
We know most people don’t like change as it...
Posted on 19 Mar, 2020
WELCOMING BACK ANTHONY ROSS TO THE C&H FAMILY
Many of you will likely remember Anthony Ross who was an integral part of our...
Posted on 10 Mar, 2020
FEBRUARY MARKET WRAP
February was a big month of property sales across our region, culminating in the highest...
Posted on 2 Mar, 2020
ART MONTH IS BACK FOR 2020
Kicking off our annual ‘Art Month’ campaign is the return of our colouring competition giving...
Posted on 2 Mar, 2020
CAPITALISING ON YOUR PROPERTY’S POTENTIAL WITH BALLAST POINT
At
C&H we’re all about adding value beyond simply selling homes, and one area
where we work...
Posted on 27 Feb, 2020
COBDEN & HAYSON’S SAVVY EXPANSION INTO NEW ESTABLISHED MARKETS.
As the leading agency on the Balmain peninsula,
Cobden & Hayson has parlayed its success into...
Posted on 12 Feb, 2020
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – JANUARY 2020
A tragic summer period for our country makes it
extremely challenging to turn our attention to...
Posted on 3 Feb, 2020
THE LEGACY LIVES ON
Sir William Wallace raises $5K for fire relief
We recently touched on the sad news that...
Posted on 30 Jan, 2020
THE QUIET ACHIEVER
We’re proud to say that in 2019 our focus and vision
paid off and we enjoyed...
Posted on 30 Jan, 2020
SIR WILLIAM WALLACE MEMORABILIA RAFFLED OFF FOR FIRE RELIEF
It was with heavy hearts and a good dose of nostalgia that we heard the
news...
Posted on 20 Jan, 2020
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – NOVEMBER 2019
Well here we are, the closing stages of the 2019 property market, and to use...
Posted on 4 Dec, 2019
ROARING STORIES – FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS
The independent bookstore was once the heart and
soul of every high street and the mainstay...
Posted on 28 Nov, 2019
ALLY BELL, BLOSSOMS IN STYLE
Ally Bell, floral
artist extraordinaire
If you’ve bought or sold through Cobden & Hayson
in recent years...
Posted on 13 Nov, 2019
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – OCTOBER 2019
The property market has settled into a reasonable rhythm now and we expect conditions to...
Posted on 4 Nov, 2019
COBDEN & HAYSON’S STRATEGIC MERGER
Leading Inner West agency Cobden & Hayson is excited to announce an amalgamation with Richardson...
Posted on 1 Nov, 2019
ARE YOU OUR NEXT HERO?
Ben Southwell is shining a very bright spotlight on
local businesses with his digital series of...
Posted on 23 Oct, 2019
PROUD SPONSORS OF THE HISTORIC BALMAIN SAILING CLUB
We’re delighted to be putting our support behind one of the peninsula’s most iconic organisations,...
Posted on 17 Oct, 2019
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – SEPTEMBER 2019
The 2019 spring selling season kicked off with some hype coming off the back of...
Posted on 1 Oct, 2019
WE’RE BEHIND OUR COMMUNITY MORE THAN EVER
As you can probably tell we’re extremely proud of
our neighbourhood and we’re always conscious of...
Posted on 26 Sep, 2019
RIGHT HERE. RIGHT NOW!
When’s the right time to list? It’s a question we real estate agents hear a...
Posted on 12 Sep, 2019
COBDEN & HAYSON JOINS FORCES WITH WELL-ESTABLISHED MCCARTHY ESTATE AGENTS
Cobden & Hayson is proud to welcome the property management team at McCarthy Estate Agents...
Posted on 5 Sep, 2019
HOT TIPS ON GETTING YOUR HOME SALE-READY FOR SPRING
A huge part of our role in our client relationships is
to take the stress and...
Posted on 4 Sep, 2019
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – AUGUST 2019
Six consecutive weeks with the Sydney auction clearance rate above 70% and a sustained period...
Posted on 2 Sep, 2019
WHY SPRING IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR
While winter has been typically chilly, the property
market has been turning in some really positive...
Posted on 29 Aug, 2019
THE LOCAL COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO SAVE OUR BELOVED ‘DAWNIE’
The force
of community is strong in the Inner West and here in Balmain we’ve just
witnessed...
Posted on 23 Aug, 2019
WE PLANT THE SEED AND WATCH IT GROW.
Cobden & Hayson is all about community and we have a proud heritage of engaging...
Posted on 20 Aug, 2019
STRONG PRESTIGE SECTOR HERALDS MARKET RECOVERY
In a welcome show of strength and resurgence, we've seen impressive gains in the prestige...
Posted on 15 Aug, 2019
PRESTIGIOUS ACCOLADE FOR THE REINVENTION OF A LANDMARK HERITAGE SITE
One project that we’ve been immensely proud to be involved with of late is 100...
Posted on 31 Jul, 2019
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP: JULY 2019
July proved to be the strongest performing month for the property market we have seen...
Posted on 26 Jul, 2019
THE FENWICK CAFÉ & GALLERY OPENS IN HERITAGE WATERFRONT LANDMARK
As a bunch of passionate foodies we’re always up for trying out the newest additions...
Posted on 26 Jul, 2019
GET MOVING TO PREPARE FOR A SPRING SALE
It’s hard to believe that spring is almost upon us, but now’s the time to...
Posted on 24 Jul, 2019
A MOVE TOWARDS A STRONGER FUTURE
ELIZABETH WADLAND, OUR NEW PEOPLE & CULTURE SPECIALIST
We’ve always believed that our people are...
Posted on 24 Jul, 2019
TIME TO RIDE MARKET’S WAVE OF MOMENTUM
While the market sentiment across Sydney can only be described as pretty lacklustre over the...
Posted on 11 Jul, 2019
COBDEN & HAYSON INDUSTRY FIRST INITIATIVE ADDRESSES TEAM’S MENTAL STRENGTH AND WELLBEING
At Cobden & Hayson an ongoing question we ask ourselves is “How can we be...
Posted on 4 Jul, 2019
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP: JUNE 2019
Market showing signs of rallying
We’re calling June the strongest performing month the Sydney property...
Posted on 1 Jul, 2019
WE DON’T TAKE OURSELVES TOO SERIOUSLY, BUT WE’RE DEFINITELY SERIOUS ABOUT SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
At Cobden & Hayson, community is at the heart of everything we do. We’ve always...
Posted on 1 Jul, 2019
EFFECTIVE MARKETING MEANS STRONG ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RIGHT BUYERS
Standing out: getting clever with your marketing
Any agent who takes a cookie cutter approach...
Posted on 20 Jun, 2019
BALMAIN JUNIOR RUGBY – SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
Supporting our community has always been an integral part of the Cobden & Hayson ethos...
Posted on 13 Jun, 2019
PAYING THE ULTIMATE PRICE. PURPLEBRICKS’ EXIT HIGHLIGHTS AUSSIE AGENTS’ STRENGTH
Every so often a company will come along attempting to shake up the real estate...
Posted on 5 Jun, 2019
SELLING IN WINTER IS SMARTER THANK YOU’D THINK – HERE’S WHY
If you’re sitting on the sidelines as a would-be seller but you’re not really sure...
Posted on 5 Jun, 2019
THE MARKET HAS CHANGED AND WE GET IT!
It’s no news to anyone that the property market has changed. The media is rampant...
Posted on 5 Jun, 2019
POST ELECTION INFORMATION EVENING
Last Wednesday Cobden & Hayson Annandale & Balmain hosted some of its clients for an...
Posted on 3 Jun, 2019
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP: MAY 2019
Record low stock levels define the market
May proved to be yet another interesting month for...
Posted on 3 Jun, 2019
MAKING THE SALES PROCESS EASY
We’re constantly hearing from the market that people have a genuine interest in selling, or...
Posted on 16 May, 2019
WHY LOCALS BUY LOCAL
From an agent’s perspective it’s always interesting – and vital to engaging would-be purchasers –...
Posted on 9 May, 2019
DON’T BE AFRAID OF COLOUR THIS WINTER!
I was 10 years old when my family moved from Melbourne to Perth. And when...
Posted on 9 May, 2019
THE INNER WEST IS READY FOR A COLOURFUL MAKE OVER…
Thanks of course to this year’s Art Month winners!
This year’s Art Month saw the return...
Posted on 1 May, 2019
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP: APRIL 2019
April was the best month our local property market has seen in over 12 months....
Posted on 1 May, 2019
THE FEDERAL ELECTION; NEGATIVE GEARING AND CAPITAL GAINS TAX. ARE WE BEING MISINFORMED?
We recently sat down with industry expert Veronica Morgan to get her insight on Australian...
Posted on 18 Apr, 2019
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – MARCH 2019
March was an interesting month for the property market. Many expected stock levels would increase...
Posted on 1 Apr, 2019
DARING TO BE DIFFERENT. IT’S YOUR MOVE.
Back in 1993, Bill Clinton delivered a speech in which he said:
‘The price of doing...
Posted on 14 Mar, 2019
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP: FEBRUARY 2019
Our first market report for the year and we’ve again seen changes in buyer sentiment,...
Posted on 4 Mar, 2019
STICK WITH THE COMMUNITY: ART MONTH 2019
Kicking off our annual ‘Art Month’ campaign is the return of our SOLD sticker competition...
Posted on 27 Feb, 2019
A TASTE OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA ON THE PENINSULA
A sandstone-framed parterre garden and beautiful 18th-century doorway create a welcoming first impression in this...
Posted on 30 Jan, 2019
WELCOMING INNER WEST SPEACILIST MARK BOWIS TO THE TEAM!
We recently welcomed Mark Bowis to the team at Cobden & Hayson Balmain and we’re...
Posted on 20 Dec, 2018
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – NOVEMBER 2018
Lending restrictions create a new playing field
November continued to see the property market transition as...
Posted on 3 Dec, 2018
LAURA BOWD WINS REINSW PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR
"We’re immensely proud to announce that Cobden & Hayson Balmain’s Laura Bowd has been awarded...
Posted on 3 Dec, 2018
THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF THE ICONIC BALMAIN MARKET
We sat down with Louise Twine from the Balmain Market to talk a little about...
Posted on 27 Nov, 2018
CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE
It’s the time of year when everyone’s attention turns to Christmas parties and preparing for...
Posted on 19 Nov, 2018
FRANK COLACICCO – THE VOICE OF DRUMMOYNE
Cobden & Hayson Drummoyne’s Frank Colacicco is a 28 year veteran of the local real...
Posted on 1 Nov, 2018
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – OCTOBER 2018
October continued to see a property market in fluctuation mode with school holidays and inclement...
Posted on 1 Nov, 2018
SALVAGED TREASURE
72 WILLIAM STREET, REDFERN
It’s hard to imagine, but this double-fronted cottage was once a humble farmhouse surrounded by...
Posted on 11 Oct, 2018
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – SEPTEMBER 2018
How will the Spring selling season perform this year?
We’re now well and truly into the...
Posted on 2 Oct, 2018
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – AUGUST 2018
We saw a slight improvement in market sentiment and sales results during August, however, the...
Posted on 5 Sep, 2018
THE ART OF SETTING THE RIGHT PRICE GUIDE
The anticipation for this year’s Spring market has a little more edge than in previous...
Posted on 28 Aug, 2018
8 CLARE IS READY FOR FLARE! HOW TO PREPARE FOR SPRING
Written by guest writer Natalie Fryer
Spring is on its way and you can see it...
Posted on 9 Aug, 2018
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – JULY 2018
Winter Stock Levels Remain Low
Auction clearance rates during July continued to hover either side of...
Posted on 1 Aug, 2018
A MOMENT WITH LOCAL EXPERT SAM ELVY
As one of the peninsula’s most accomplished and respected agents, Samantha Elvy has an intimate...
Posted on 30 Jul, 2018
WESTCONNEX – HOW WILL IT AFFECT THE INNER WEST?
There have been endless discussions regarding WestConnex, one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects, and people...
Posted on 3 Jul, 2018
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – JUNE 2018
The June property market became a little like the movie Groundhog Day, with repetitious news...
Posted on 2 Jul, 2018
THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN BUYERS’ AND SELLERS’ EXPECTATIONS
It’s well documented that Sydney property prices have declined recently and dissecting buyer and seller...
Posted on 18 Jun, 2018
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – MAY 2018
It was good to finally have a complete month free from school and public holidays...
Posted on 4 Jun, 2018
OUR SOLD STICKERS. OUR COMMUNITY.
This year’s Art Month saw the return of Cobden & Hayson’s popular SOLD sticker competition...
Posted on 4 Jun, 2018
THE MYTH OF THE EASTERN SUBURBS BUYER
Sellers frequently ask us whether we attract buyers from the Eastern Suburbs, with this question...
Posted on 16 May, 2018
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – APRIL 2018
April was a divided month for the property market, following Easter which rolled straight into...
Posted on 4 May, 2018
ALL ABILITIES FOOTBALL PROGRAM
The Balmain Football Club has brought much joy to over 50 Children with their All...
Posted on 3 May, 2018
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – MARCH 2018
During March we started to see the real 2018 property market reveal itself.
With consistent weeks...
Posted on 5 Apr, 2018
BALMAIN’S HOTTEST NEW ADDRESS IS NEAR COMPLETION
Balmain’s newest prestige address stands alone in glamour, space and style
Located at 100 Reynolds Street,...
Posted on 20 Mar, 2018
ART MONTH IN SYDNEY
Kids’ colouring contest in celebration of Art Month
Sydneysiders are fortunate to be able to...
Posted on 6 Mar, 2018
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – FEBRUARY 2018
During February we obtained a better understanding of how the property market was performing in...
Posted on 28 Feb, 2018
PUTTIN’ ON THE GLITZ
It’s been 40 years since the first Mardi Gras parade wound its way down Oxford...
Posted on 19 Feb, 2018
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT – ACME FRAMING
The Art of Being Framed
If you’ve wandered around the creative hub of Surry Hills any...
Posted on 30 Jan, 2018