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RECORD MONTH DESPITE STOCK SHORTAGES
www.cohenhandler.com.au
National stock levels are reportedly 2% lower than the same time last year. We have also seen lower
auction volumes too. Yet Cohen Handler have purchased more property in the last thirty days than
in any other single month.
Our Corporate partners, predominantly from the mortgage and banking industries are enjoying this
uplift as their previous disenfranchised clientele have now become proud new home owners.
Welcome to Recent Buys where we deliver a snapshot of some of the purchases we have made on
behalf of the clients that come to us via Corporate groups we work with.
Warm regards,
Jeremy Bedwani | General Manager – Corporate

PARTNER OF THE MONTH
This month’s winner of Partner of the Month is Maria Zaydenberg
- Relationship Manager, Westpac Premium Sydney
Maria has been working closely with the Cohen Handler
Corporate division since early 2015. Recently Maria identified
one of her first home buyer clients to be struggling in the market
after missing out at numerous auctions. Leveraging off her
longstanding relationship with her customer Maria recommended
a connection to Cohen Handler. Six weeks later her customer had
bought a new home in Sydney’s Camperdown with the help of
our Inner West team.
Congratulations Maria!
https://au.linkedin.com/in/maria-zaydenberg-0b5573124
Buy the right property for the right price

9 PITT ST, PADDINGTON
BRISBANE
Purchase price: $845,000
x2Bedrooms x1Bathrooms x2Parking
The client is planning to move back home to Brisbane in the coming
years and hence wanted to take advantage of the current affordable
prices. After five weeks of looking, she was able to secure a house with
city, views in prestige suburb Paddington.
Only one week later, did a directly comparable house without city
views sell for $50,000 more.

15 JUDGE ST, NORMAN PARK
BRISBANE
Purchase price: Confidential
A young Brisbane family who was looking to secure a single level
dwelling in Norman Park with opportunity to build a second level
and achieve city views. Within 18 hours of the property coming to the
market, we were able to purchase it prior to the Saturday open home.

ROSE BAY
SYDNEY
After looking for over a year, the client decided to engage with Cohen
Handler. 24 hours after signing up with the Cohen Handler, the client
exchanged on their dream house.
Purchasing an off-market property for a great price, the clients were
ecstatic!

KENSINGTON
SYDNEY
The clients were downsizing and wanted a specific building in a specific
location near the local golf course. They wanted a low maintenance
apartment consisting of 2 beds, 2 bath and double parking.
Cohen Handler were able to secure the perfect property for the client
within just 3 weeks. Consisting of 4 beds, 3 bath, 4 car parking and
right on the golf course.
The client was thrilled with Cohen Handler’s seamless approach to
securing a property within such a fast time frame.

17 BENELONG ROAD, CREMORNE
SYDNEY
Purchase price: $3,200,000
Our clients had been looking for a new home on Sydney’s lower North
Shore since January. Their brief was for a four-bedroom family home
in Cammeray, Cremorne or Neutral Bay - critical to the brief was a
garden in which their two young children could play.
On the 23rd day after signing with Cohen Handler we exchanged on
their dream home. 17 Benelong Road fulfilled their criteria beautifully;
the clients are thrilled at the outcome and look forward to moving in
and creating years of family memories.

BELLEVUE HILL
SYDNEY
This client’ brief was very specific in a highly competitive “renovators
market”. They wanted a family house that they could grow into
throughout the years.
After looking for on and off for over a year and with busy schedules
the client’s engaged with Cohen Handler. After a three week turn
around, Cohen Handler was able to secure pre-auction an amazing
5 bedroom house in the blue Chip suburb of Bellevue Hill. The client
never thought that they would be able to buy their dream home in
such a short period of time.

804/3 KINGS CROSS ROAD, DARLINGHURST
SYDNEY
The clients had been trying to purchase an apartment in Potts Point
for over 18 months; left feeling frustrated they reached out to Cohen
Handler for help. Within 1 month of searching we managed to secure
a stunning off-market 2-bedroom 113sqm apartment in the coveted
‘Altair’. There is no better feeling than securing a new home for our
clients, without competition and in a building that they love, they are
ecstatic.
“My girlfriend and I had previously been looking on again and off again
for an apartment in Potts Point/Elizabeth Bay/Darlinghurst for about
18 months. Within six weeks Michael had found us an apartment that
ticked virtually all of our boxes and was well within our budget. We
are extremely happy with the apartment and the price that Michael
managed to secure. I would have no reservations in recommending
Michael and have already recommended him to a number of friends
and colleagues.”

2A ELIZABETH BAY ROAD, ELIZABETH BAY
SYDNEY
xBedrooms xBathrooms xParking
After missing out on a property, my clients approached me to help
them find a new home in Potts Point, Elizabeth Bay or Darlinghurst.
They had a preference for a modern building with balcony and parking
that was pet friendly. After finding the perfect property, off-market
and in the superb redevelopment of Gazebo Elizabeth Bay, we secured
the property without delay.
“After missing out on a property in an exceptionally tough market we
approached Michael who had been referred to us by multiple friends
and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Having Michael on our
side put us a step ahead of the rest in the market. Not to mention
his negotiation skills, relationship with local agents and access to off
market and pre market properties.
Michael was worth every cent and through him we secured a property
off market for substantially less than I believe it would have sold for
had it hit the market. We look forward to working with Michael again
in the future.”

20A IONA AVENUE WEST PYMBLE
SYDNEY
Our clients are a young family who are looking to move to the Upper
North Shore. They had been looking for a property to purchase for
approximately 12 months. They engaged with us and we secured a
property for them prior to auction. This was so exciting for them as
they had missed out on numerous opportunities. One of their main
criteria was to be in an area close to good schools and a community
that was family orientated. We definitely ticked these boxes.

10/32 DIAMOND BAY ROAD VAUCLUSE
SYDNEY
The client came to Cohen Handler after having sold on the North
Shore. With a short settlement looming, the client needed to purchase
within 8 weeks and were looking in a highly competitive 3-bedroom
downsizer apartment market.
Within 4 weeks, Cohen Handler was able to secure an entire top floor
apartment comprising of 3-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms and 2 parking
spaces with ocean views. Due to a strong relationship with the agent,
we were able to purchase the property within just 4 days, prior to the
first Saturday open. The property far preceded the client’s expectations
of what they thought they would be able to purchase in a hot market.

13 MCNAMARA ROAD, CROMER
SYDNEY
Having lived in the United States for the past few years, the clients
decided that they wanted to relocate home to Australia to be close
to their family. Having searched online for a number of months and
missing out on a few properties they reached out to Cohen Handler.
The clients wanted to purchase in the North Shore area. We were
successful in purchasing a beautiful house for the clients at auction in
Cromer. Our clients and their families were delighted and could begin
planning their return to Australia.

123-125 MACLEAY ST, POTTS POINT
SYDNEY
x2Bedrooms x1Bathrooms
Having first spotted the beautiful Franconia building years earlier, our
client fell in love with the grand Art Deco architecture, it’s majestic
street entrance and classic timber panelled foyer. So, when the
opportunity to own in the building presented itself, the client reached
out to Cohen Handler to help him secure the property. With strong
bidding at the auction from multiple bidders we were delighted to be
the successful winners on the night.

65 LIVERPOOL RD, CLAYFIELD
BRISBANE
The client was seeking to upgrade their family home after moving from
Sydney. They had been renting for six months and in that time had
been actively looking for a home to buy. After struggling to find their
next home, they looked for a professional to help secure a property.
After four weeks of coming on board we were able to purchase an off-
market property.

2A BEAHAN PLACE, CHERRYBROOK
SYDNEY
The clients, first home buyers had been looking for a property for a
while. Feeling like they were losing out on opportunities they engaged
with Cohen Handler to assist in securing a property. Within 1 week of
being on board we secured a beautiful house prior to auction. They
are absolutely thrilled and can’t wait to move in.
x2Parking

6 GREENVALE GROVE HORNSBY
SYDNEY
Purchase price: $1.325m
The clients were first home buyers who had been searching for the
right property for a while. Starting to feel like they were losing out on
opportunities, prompting the decision to engage with Cohen Handler
to assist with securing a property.
Within 1 week of being on board we managed to secure a beautiful
house prior to auction. They are absolutely thrilled and can’t wait to
move in. The clients felt that it would take a long time to find the right
property, however, they were pleasantly surprised with this fantastic
outcome.

5/266 PACIFIC HIGHWAY GREENWICH
SYDNEY
The clients, first home buyers were finding the search to be quite
stressful, particularly with their budget. Feeling excited yet quite
anxious they came on board with Cohen Handler.
Within two weeks we bought an apartment close to the city pre-
auction. They were thrilled that we didn’t need to go to auction. With
their wedding coming up soon, this has made the journey even more
exciting.
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6/56 ST ALBANS STREET, ABBOTSFORD
SYDNEY
The client’s property journey started two years prior to joining Cohen
Handler. They saw the property market increase time and time again
and missed out on multiple opportunities due to an uncertainty
around price guides and lacked the ability to correctly evaluate the
worth of a property.
Having a fresh perspective on their search and looking outside the box
saw the client secure a great home for their family, which has a lot of
potential to add future value to.

3/34-38 BORONIA STREET, DEE WHY
SYDNEY
The client had previously lived in Australia for less than 12 months
and didn’t feel confident pursuing a property in an unfamiliar market,
especially considering the budget restraints and the time frame of
which they needed to buy.
An off-market opportunity presented itself and after several weeks of
looking, the strategy we put forward saw them purchase their first
Australian home in a tightly held block for less than the marketed
value.
x2Parking

2/39A CAMPBELL STREET, SOUTH WINDSOR
SYDNEY
The clients had been searching for the perfect home for quite some
time, they became tired of all the due diligence required on each
property and of Real Estate Agents providing misleading information.
These elements prompted the clients to approach Cohen Handler in
assisting with the buying process.
We were able to secure this property on-market for our clients. They
were ecstatic with how easy the process became in securing their
dream property.

5/17-19 GRASMERE ROAD, CREMORNE
SYDNEY
Finding the perfect home was not as easy as these clients thought.
With a few crucial requirements within their brief, our clients spent
endless Saturday’s viewing apartments that were less than ideal. When
a property of interest came up, it was almost immediately sold.
AftercomingonboardwithCohenHandler,severalgreatopportunities
were identified and a strategy was put forward to see them purchase a
property that surpassed all their expectations.
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INVESTMENT
PROPERTIES
4/34 DOBSON ST, ASCOT
42/241 ARTHUR ST, TENERIFFE
199A VICTORIA ST, POTTS POINT
NARELLAN VALE
95/28 PELICAN ST, SURRY HILLS
116 YORK ST, NUNDAH
43 VIEW ST, WOOLOOWIN
16/36-40 OLD PITTWATER ROAD, BROOKVALE
5/6 LONSDALE ST, ASCOT
134 MEIN ST, HENDRA
1/72 MILES ST, HAWTHORNE
31 JENOLAN AVE, HAWTHORNE
47 GROSVENOR STREET, BALMORAL QLD
39 KOKODA CIRCUIT, MOUNT ANNAN
7/25 DALLEY STREET, QUEENSCLIFF
32/5 GRIFFITH STREET, BLACKTOWN
11 DUNLOP STREET, NORTH PARRAMATTA
64 ANGELWING STREET, THE PONDS
27 BARR STREET, COLYTON
17 HUDDLESTON STREET, COLYTON
22 CARRINGTON STREET, ST MARYS
406/300 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CROWS NEST

4/34 DOBSON ST, ASCOT
BRISBANE
A young family based in Brisbane with ownership of their primary
residence. Their brief was a house investment 10km from the CBD
or townhouse investment within 5km. We were able to secure a
townhouse in a block of only four in one of Brisbane’s premier suburbs
within three weeks of searching

42/241 ARTHUR ST, TENERIFFE
BRISBANE
Two experienced investors who have used Buyer’s Agency services in
their home state of NSW previously. With a strong equity position
and concerns of Sydney’s current prices, they sought Cohen Handler’s
service in QLD to educate them on the Northern Markets and to
purchase on their behalf. After two weeks of searching, they were able
to secure a woolstore in a highly sought after location.

199A VICTORIA ST, POTTS POINT
SYDNEY
Having successfully purchased a 2-bedroom primary residence in
Elizabeth Bay for our clients in June, we were asked to find them
an investment property in the same area to add to their investment
portfolio.
Potts Point is going through a huge resurgence right now, the lock
out laws have pushed forward a dramatic gentrification of the area
yet there are still many exciting opportunities with excellent yield and
growth potential for the savvy buyer. WIth strong local knowledge,
we were able to quickly focus our efforts on those properties we knew
would offer the best future returns.
Looking for smaller buildings with good character in a premium area,
we purchased a north facing 1-bedroom apartment in Potts Point,
off-market, in a charming Art Deco building on Victoria Street. It will
be an excellent investment for our clients.

NARELLAN VALE
SYDNEY
The clients engaged Cohen Handler to assist in purchasing their first
investment property. Their main aim for the purchase was to assist
them in retirement and to build their dream home with the capital
growth this property is expected to achieve. They were after a property
with potential to add value by building a granny flat for a dual income.
Originally, the client was looking at other areas to invest however,
after extensive research we found these areas were not suitable for
our client’s long-term objectives, we then widened our search further
afield. One suburb that caught our eye was Narellan Vale; the market
in the area is incredibly strong with properties selling quickly so
competition was fierce.
Our relationship with the local agent allowed us to complete some
research on the property prior to it coming on the market. We attended
the first open home and had secured the sale for our clients 3 days
later.

95/28 PELICAN ST, SURRY HILLS
SYDNEY
“I never thought I would use a buyer’s agent but after this joy I can
warmly recommend Michael’s amazing skills and services.”
Looking for a 1-bedroom apartment in Surry hills, the client was
building on their successful property investment portfolio. Within
two weeks we secured a fantastic 50m2 north-facing apartment with
a balcony one day after the first open and two days after first being
advertised. Teaming up with their mortgage broker, we structured the
loan in a way that makes this a fantastic addition to their portfolio.
Afterinquiringfromthesellingagentastothereasonwhythevendorwas
selling, it quickly became apparent the vendor had already purchased
elsewhere and was committed to selling fast. Based on our thorough
due diligence, vast knowledge of the current market conditions we
successfully purchased the property without competition and for a
great price.

116 YORK ST, NUNDAH
BRISBANE
The client is currently a property owner who has taken advantage of
the strong growth in the Sydney market over the passed 3 years. They
were seeking to build on their current investment portfolio, looking
north of Sydney to Brisbane. The house purchased is a renovated
3-bedroom house 8.8 kilometers north of Brisbane CBD for $570,000.

43 VIEW ST, WOOLOOWIN
BRISBANE
A long-standing client of Cohen Handler who has built a large and
successful portfolio with our assistance was seeking a new property.
The client was looking to diversify their portfolio and required an
alternative to the heated Sydney market and as such looked North to
Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Within one week of searching, they purchased a whole block of eight
units in Wooloowin on 1200sqm. The bonus, the clients own the block
of six next door and together, the group now owns over 2000sqm of
land in Wooloowin.

SYDNEY
Client was looking for a blue chip investment property in the heart
of Sydney’s city fringe market. Being a highly competitive market, the
clients had found themselves missing out on a couple of opportunities
during their search. Following their engagement with Cohen Handler
they managed to secure their dream investment in one of Sydney’s
most prestigious buildings pre-auction. Which also assisted them in
avoiding the stress and competition of an auction.
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16/36-40 OLD PITTWATER ROAD, BROOKVALE
SYDNEY
The client was looking to purchase two investment properties. We
were lucky enough to come across this great 1-bedroom apartment
early on in our search, which was really well located within Brookvale.
Showing just over 5% gross return, we felt this was an opportunity not
to be missed when typically, investment properties of similar caliber
were showing a substantially lower return.

5/6 LONSDALE ST, ASCOT
BRISBANE
After making multiple investment purchases in the Sydney market, the
clients were looking to diversify their portfolio and take advantage
of the softer market in Brisbane. We were able to secure the unit in a
leafy residential street in Brisbane’s most expensive suburb for under
$400,000.
x1Parking

134 MEIN ST, HENDRA
BRISBANE
Two long-standing clients of Cohen Handler sought to invest together
and purchase a whole block of units. With tight yields in the Sydney
market, they looked to Brisbane to assist in achieving over 5%.
We were able to source a block off market yielding over 6.5% with low,
long standing rents and as such, likely to push 7% once the clients
have increased the rents.

1/72 MILES ST, HAWTHORNE
BRISBANE
The client had been considering property investment for up to three
years however didn’t have the market knowledge or confidence to
buy. After success in other investment fields, he decided it was time
to enter the property market. However, with an over heated Sydney
environment, the client sought our advice in Brisbane.
We purchased the property for $61,000 less than the most recent sale
in the small complex of four.
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31 JENOLAN AVE, HAWTHORNE
SYDNEY
The client had been searching for over 12 months with no luck in
securing a property due to work commitments and travels overseas.
During the 12 months prices had increased substantially and the client
wanted to take action and secure something quickly.
We purchased 3 properties for this client within a time frame of 4
weeks. The property, a SMSF purchase is located in the Blue Chip
suburb of Hawthorne and is a brand new property, suiting the nature
of a SMSF purchase.

47 GROSVENOR STREET, BALMORAL QLD
SYDNEY
The client had been looking for over 12 months and had no luck in
During the 12 months prices have moved up substantially and the client
wanted to take action and secure something quickly. We purchased 3
properties for this client within a timeframe of 4 weeks.
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39 KOKODA CIRCUIT, MOUNT ANNAN
SYDNEY
The client had been looking for over 12 months and had no luck in
During the 12 months prices have moved up substantially and the client
wanted to take action and secure something quickly. We purchased 3
properties for this client within a timeframe of 4 weeks.

7/25 DALLEY STREET, QUEENSCLIFF
SYDNEY
The client had been looking for an investment property on the Northern
Beaches for some time and it was after several missed opportunities
that they really felt like they would be priced out of the market if they
didn’t get any help. We took on the brief and within a short 2 week
period, secured a great 2 bedroom apartment in convenient location
pre-auction.
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32/5 GRIFFITH STREET, BLACKTOWN
SYDNEY
Ourclient,extremelytimepoorwithlittletimetoestablishaninvestment
portfolio on their own due to a demanding job and having to juggle 3
children, required assistance in finding the perfect investment.
They signed with Cohen Handler to assist with their search, easing
the stress of finding the right property in a small time frame. The
client was searching for a postively geared property in an area that
had strong infrastructure. We secured a property opposite Blacktown
Hospital that had low vacancy rates and is located in the growing hub
of Blacktown.

11 DUNLOP STREET, NORTH PARRAMATTA
SYDNEY
The client, a first time investor was seeking to establish an investment
portfolio. However, he was extremely time poor and did not have a
strong understanding of the current market due to the client having
not purchased for a number of years.
We secured the client a great property in a little pocket close by to the
new proposed light rail.
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64 ANGELWING STREET, THE PONDS
SYDNEY
TheclienthadbeensearchingforoversixmonthsforaSMSFinvestment
property. The client was unsure as to what kind of property would be
suitable due to the limitations associated with a SMSF on what can be
done to a property. They were not comfortable with the negotiations
invovled and lacked the knowledge for what would make a strong
SMSF purchase, causing the client to seek out Cohen Handler for
support.
An identical house to this house we found two doors down sold last
month for $810,000. The client didn’t believe we could negotiate the
price lower than $770,000. However, we secured the property for
$755,000 on a Tuesday and the evaluation came back at $810,000.

27 BARR STREET, COLYTON
SYDNEY
An investor engaged with Cohen Handler to assist in securing land
that possessed future development potential. We found this existing
home, in fantastic condition, which was situated on a 651 square
meter block.
The client is currently in the process of constructing a granny flat for
dual incomes, and may consider developing a duplex later on down
the track.
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17 HUDDLESTON STREET, COLYTON
SYDNEY
The client was an investor who was seeking to purchase a property
that was postively geared and that could be held and provide capital
growth potential. We souced this well maintained property with
an existing granny flat. The property is on a corner block with both
dwellings having separate access. The front house rented for $430 per
week and the granny flat for $300 per week.

22 CARRINGTON STREET, ST MARYS
SYDNEY
• The client, an investor, was looking to secure a property with
future development potential. We managed to source and secure
this 695 square meter brick corner block. The property was double
storied with original features in a well-maintained condition and
included 2 street frontages and a view of the Blue Mountains from
the master bedroom.
•
• We managed to secure the property for $648,000, well under the
listed price that was between $670,000-$720,000. The client aims
to construct a granny flat, renting out the house for $500 per week
and the granny flat for $350 per week.
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406/300 PACIFIC HIGHWAY CROWS NEST
SYDNEY
The client, living overseas at the time was seeking to purchase another
investment property in the Sydney market. With the client being
outside of Australia, it was challenging for them to source and view
properties, prompting the client to approach Cohen Handler to assit
with their search.
Knowing our client’s brief, specifically seeking a great location, made it
easy to find what she was looking for. After viewing multiple properties
we found this apartment pre-market and were aware that we needed
to move quickly to have a change to secure it. Luckily, we managed
to secure the property with spectacular views in a fantastic location,
achieving the clients brief.

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