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Just sold · Holt

41 LINDRUM
CRESCENT

3 bed · 1 bath · double garage · corner block

An original kitchen and bathroom in a cautious market. A young couple saw the opportunity.

The story behind the sale, with Steve Lowe.

3Bedrooms
1Corner block
ShortSettlement

How the campaign played out

Find the right buyer.

01The challenge: original kitchen and bathroomThe home still had its original kitchen and bathroom, so buyers were factoring renovation costs into their offers.
02The right buyerA young couple entering the property market saw the opportunity: a great block in a fantastic location where they could put their own stamp on the home over time.
03Staying realisticThe sale took a little longer than usual to move through the under offer period.

The result

The sale price is revealed in the video

Watch the story first. The price unlocks here the moment it's revealed.

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The result

$???,???

Private treaty, short settlement.

Living room at 41 Lindrum Crescent, Holt

The takeaway

Success isn't always about setting a record.

It's about understanding the market, identifying the right buyer and negotiating the best outcome for the property's condition.

Selling in Holt

Questions sellers ask us

Do original homes sell in Holt?

Yes. First home buyers and renovators look for well-located homes they can improve. 41 Lindrum Crescent sold to a young couple.

Should I renovate before selling?

Sometimes. It depends on cost, timing and the likely return. We give honest advice on what's worth doing.

Why do buyers of renovators offer less?

They are allowing for the cost of the work, and in cautious markets they allow more.

What makes a corner block appealing?

Extra space and street presence, which suits buyers planning to improve the home over time.

Read the video transcript

Hey everyone, Steve Lowe from Agent Team Real Estate. Today, I'd like to share the sale of 41 Lindrum Crescent in Holt. This property was a three-bedroom home with one bathroom and a double garage, positioned on a spacious corner block.

One of the challenges with this sale was the home still featured its original kitchen and original bathroom, meaning buyers were factoring in future renovation costs into their purchasing decisions. As many people know, there's been a bit of uncertainty in the marketplace recently. Wars, interest rate rises, inflation, you name it, buyers are being more cautious about how much they're prepared to spend, particularly when a property requires renovation work after settlement.

Despite those challenges, we were able to find the right buyers for the home. A young couple entering the property market saw the opportunity to secure a great block in a fantastic location and put their own stamp on the property over time. Whilst this sale took a little longer than usual to progress through the under offer period, there were no other buyers willing to pay a higher price and we remained focused on securing the best possible outcome for our sellers rather than chasing unrealistic expectations.

The result was a successful sale at $???,??? with a short settlement period, giving the owners the certainty and flexibility they need moving forward. Every property is different and sometimes success isn't about setting record prices. It's about understanding the market, identifying the right buyer and negotiating the best possible outcome based on the property's condition and the current market environment.

If you're considering selling and would like an honest assessment of your property's value and the best strategy to maximize your sale result, get in touch with me today.

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