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EAST-SIDE PERFECTION
Extraordinary reimagining of a classic - Welcome to 63 Alexandra Street, Drummoyne
A rare find on
Posted on 23 Jun, 2021
GRANDLY SCALED FAMILY ENTERTAINER OF LUXURY AND STYLE
Deluxe family living is at its very best when centred in a supremely spacious and
Posted on 23 Jun, 2021
How we’re driving new benchmarks in an unprecedented market.
According to the REA, Balmain was the most searched suburb in Australia last month –
Posted on 1 Jun, 2021
Price growth re-accelerated in May
May produced another stunning run of results for the local property market as price growth
Posted on 1 Jun, 2021
Smoother roads ahead for the rental market
While the sales market has grabbed all the headlines with stunning capital growth over the
Posted on 31 May, 2021
PRESTIGE PROPERTY CONTINUES TO MOTIVATE BUYERS
Demand for prestige property shows no signs of slowing if recent results are anything to
Posted on 3 May, 2021
WINNERS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM ART MONTH
March’s Art Month event commenced with our annual children’s colouring competition, which drew more than
Posted on 3 May, 2021
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE DRIVING OUR SUCCESS IN THE PRESTIGE MARKET
It takes a certain skill set, market insight and ability to nurture relationships with both
Posted on 22 Apr, 2021
WE’RE INFLUENCING PROPERTY VALUES & SETTING NEW BENCHMARKS.
It’s not just any agent who can deliver new price points and influence the way
Posted on 1 Apr, 2021
WE’RE PROUD LONG-TIME SUPPORTERS OF BALMAIN JUNIOR RUGBY
Supporting our community has always been an integral part of the Cobden & Hayson ethos
Posted on 30 Mar, 2021
SAMANTHA ELVY AND DANNY COBDEN SETTING NEW BENCHMARKS IN THE LOCAL PRESTIGE APARTMENT MARKET
With market conditions booming, more and more local properties are falling into what we call
Posted on 18 Mar, 2021
SELLERS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF BOOMING MARKET
After a couple of years of tight supply, we saw an upswing in new listings
Posted on 10 Mar, 2021
ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT PARADISE WITH DEEPWATER BERTH
Designed by acclaimed architect Keith Cottier, this breathtaking residence at 88 Louisa Road, Birchgrove has
Posted on 4 Mar, 2021
OUR ‘GOOD FAITH GUARANTEE’ – A UNIQUE PROPOSITION FOR SELLERS
At Cobden & Hayson we’ve always regarded our relationship with clients as a partnership created
Posted on 1 Mar, 2021
PROPERTY PRICES SURGING FORWARD IN UNPRECEDENTED MARKET
To say we’re in the midst of a sellers’ market at the moment is an
Posted on 25 Feb, 2021
ART MONTH KICKS OFF FOR 2021
March sees the return of our annual Art Month event, kicking off with the return
Posted on 19 Feb, 2021
WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINER WITH WATERFRONT ACCESS
Properties of this calibre come along ever so rarely. Set on a 454sqm harbourside landholding
Posted on 19 Feb, 2021
2021 PROPERTY MARKET KICKS OFF WITH A BANG
It’s been an extraordinary start to the 2021 selling cycle. Data collected by CoreLogic suggests
Posted on 4 Feb, 2021
SOMETHING SPECIAL
2-4 Phoebe Street, Balmain
A special setting and unique home
Enjoying an illustrious history, this matchless property
Posted on 2 Feb, 2021
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP: JANUARY 2021
Bang! The 2021 starter gun is off and the market is running hard. As we
Posted on 1 Feb, 2021
TRIPPING THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
18A Raine Street, Woollahra
Award-winning architect Alex Roth of Roth Architects discusses the importance of light
Posted on 3 Dec, 2020
THE POWER OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
It goes without saying that an intimate knowledge of the local market is the most
Posted on 26 Nov, 2020
RELATIONSHIPS ARE EVERYTHING IN REAL ESTATE
Success in real estate really comes down to the quality and authenticity of your relationships.
Posted on 19 Nov, 2020
LANDMARK WAREHOUSE CONVERSION GETS A NEW OWNER
Warehouse conversions always stimulate people’s interest and 106 Beattie Street, Balmain is, without doubt, one
Posted on 10 Nov, 2020
SMART THINKING, SMART STRATEGIES & SMART TEAMWORK
Our Drummoyne office has been undergoing a metamorphosis of late, providing an excellent opportunity to
Posted on 4 Nov, 2020
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP: OCTOBER 2020
With the exception of Christopher Joye whose 2020 property forecasts have been near perfect, the
Posted on 2 Nov, 2020
TWO-TIERED MARKET WHERE CORRECT PRICING IS CRITICAL
Moving towards the end of October and we’re seeing a two-tiered market delivering a mixture
Posted on 29 Oct, 2020
BALMAIN LANDMARK SETS A NEW SUBURB RECORD
Given its location, rich history and stature, 1 Campbell Lane, Balmain was always going to
Posted on 22 Oct, 2020
PROUDLY SPONSORING HARBOURSCULPTURE 2020
As part of our commitment to continually investing in our community and supporting local residents
Posted on 22 Oct, 2020
CORRECT PRICING AND MANAGING EXPECTATIONS
Our market has weathered the storm with resilience, however, that still doesn’t mean agents can
Posted on 15 Oct, 2020
HOW WE ARE HELPING SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS THIS OCTOBER & YOU CAN TOO
Nicholson Street Public School in East Balmain is best known for its annual Halloween festival,
Posted on 15 Oct, 2020
HELPING REAL PEOPLE MAKE A POSITIVE MOVE
Our role in helping people move is very much about removing any friction points and
Posted on 8 Oct, 2020
GUIDING BUYERS AND SELLERS THROUGH THE PROCESS.
Carefully navigating both buyers and vendors through the sales process in an open, transparent manner
Posted on 1 Oct, 2020
JONO HAMMOND’S BOOK DRIVE HELPS TO GET KIDS OFF DEVICES AND INTO BOOKS AGAIN
For the third year running Jono Hammond is sponsoring Stanmore Public School’s annual book drive,
Posted on 29 Sep, 2020
IMPRESSIVE RESULTS SPEAK TO OUR MARKET’S STRENGTH
We’re always happier to let our results speak for themselves and a number of noteworthy
Posted on 24 Sep, 2020
WHO DOESN’T LOVE A WAREHOUSE CONVERSION. HERE ARE THREE OF THE FINEST.
The days of being able to get your hands on an urban warehouse and turn
Posted on 17 Sep, 2020
WELCOMING LOCAL JOSEPH KARAM TO THE MARRICKVILLE OFFICE
We’re more than a little excited to welcome Joseph Karam to our growing Marrickville team.
Posted on 11 Sep, 2020
SPRING BRINGS WITH IT AN EARLY BLOOM
Spring has arrived, homes are looking their best and we can confidently say that our
Posted on 10 Sep, 2020
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – AUGUST 2020
We close out the final month of winter for 2020 with the local property market
Posted on 1 Sep, 2020
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT THRIVING DESPITE CHALLENGES
It’s been an unusual year for the property market to say the least, and our
Posted on 1 Sep, 2020
OUR LOCAL MARKET REMAINS IN GOOD SHAPE
While there are question marks around reducing stimulus, growing unemployment and how this may influence
Posted on 27 Aug, 2020
SAVVY ADVICE KEY TO MAXIMISING SALE POTENTIAL
Years of experience and intimate insight into buyers’ desires mean that we understand the intricacies
Posted on 26 Aug, 2020
BUYER MANAGEMENT IS KEY
August is traditionally a very quiet month for the property market, with people heading off
Posted on 20 Aug, 2020
ADAPT OR DIE IN AN UNCERTAIN MARKET
With so many unusual and unprecedented market forces at play, these strange times have reinforced
Posted on 13 Aug, 2020
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – JULY 2020
Steady as she goes is the old nautical reference to a ship sailing steadily and
Posted on 31 Jul, 2020
PINOT & PICASSO ARRIVES IN BALMAIN AND WE’RE DELIGHTED!
We’re always excited to see people bringing new and innovative experienced-based offerings to our neighbourhood
Posted on 30 Jul, 2020
SMART RENOVATION ADVICE BOOSTS SALES APPEAL
As a solutions-based agency we’re here to help you navigate every aspect of your property
Posted on 29 Jul, 2020
YOU’RE UNIQUE & SO IS OUR MARKETING APPROACH
No house or client is the same so why would a one size fits all
Posted on 23 Jul, 2020
LOCAL MARKET STILL IN HOT DEMAND
If you’re contemplating selling, the good news is that you can be confident that the
Posted on 15 Jul, 2020
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – JUNE 2020
There was no sign of any June gloom for our local property market. In fact,
Posted on 1 Jul, 2020
NOT LIKE THE OLD DAYS
So many businesses, including C&H, have had to rapidly restructure and make major adjustments in
Posted on 1 Jul, 2020
BLUE-CHIP REAL ESTATE IS ON THE UP
Given the magnitude of what we’ve just been through, it’s hard to fathom that the
Posted on 25 Jun, 2020
PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS BE ON THE MOVE, NO MATTER WHAT THE CONDITIONS
Like every industry, the real estate arena has its ups and downs, however we continue
Posted on 18 Jun, 2020
AT C&H, WE JUST GET IT!
C&H continues to adapt, innovate and grow post COVID-19 to ensure we thrive in this
Posted on 4 Jun, 2020
AFTER EVERY STORM THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW…
I don’t think anyone could have predicted how the last few months would unfold, but
Posted on 1 Jun, 2020
BE INSPIRED WITH ADVENTUM TRAVEL
Our time is limited so let's stop living someone else's dream. This month we learnt
Posted on 1 Jun, 2020
MONTHLY MARKET WRAP – MAY 2020
Throughout May the property market continued to display remarkable resilience as we traded through a
Posted on 1 Jun, 2020
GREAT RESULTS AS MARKET SENTIMENT STRENGTHENS
We’re continuing to be the bearers of good news when it comes to successful sales
Posted on 28 May, 2020
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
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