Gallery 3 — Willo Property Advisory

From beachside to mountainside
After loving her beachside abode for several years, it was destination countryside for this client . Agent selection was paramount to this bayside property sale, as was professional styling to best showcase what this grand white home had to offer.
As a first time seller, stakes were high. With an auction date booked, interest from buyers built – so much so that we implemented a pre-auction ‘highest and best’ strategy to draw out all interested parties. The result? Selling well over reserve price, allowing our client to set her sights on a lifestyle change towards that crisp country air.

An upsizing challenge met with gusto
On paper, this brief seemed almost impossible – find a big home, on decent sized land, within a super tight radius to meet our client’s desired school zone. But we love a challenge. Having missed out at auction several times, our client was not willing to compromise on their family’s future any longer.
Finding a beautiful 1900s home that met all their lifestyle needs, we got down to business. Buying in a sweltering hot market, competition was fierce. Yet with insight, connections, and a considered strategy in place, we were bought this beauty prior to auction. Upsizing for this fortunate family never felt so good.

Same postcode, bigger home
After an unsuccessful two years of trying to buy a property, this exhausted client sought the expertise of our team to help them secure their dream home. With a young family in tow, more space was high on priority – but equally important was maintaining their current postcode so they could retain their school zoning.
An off-market property was presented to the client before the market had even laid eyes on it. It was perfect, yet strong competition brought the property to auction. It was tough sailing, but with a strong strategy in place, we were able purchase this Edwardian beauty under the hammer, much to our clients delight.

Right time, right place
Sometimes, it’s just about being in the right place at the right time. And for this grateful client, timing was everything. Seeking a bigger home for their family to grow into, our client put their faith in our buying expertise. Occasionally buying a home can take months, other times – and in this case - it takes two weeks. But when you find the perfect home, you pounce.
Leveraging our agent connections and off-market access, we found a single fronted stunner that sat within their budget. Behind the petite frontage was a grand, stylish space and our client was delighted to secure it so quickly.

A grand country home with furniture included
Yearning for space and country air, this young family sought to relocate to the Macedon Ranges. With their heart set on a grand home on four acres, it was down to business. With deep research, local insight was key to this private purchase.
On the market for many months, it all came down to hard negotiation, finally securing the home for $500K less than what was first advertised. The best part? We included six months of gardening costs plus all furniture in the purchase price, perfect for our clients moving from their niche Melbourne pad to this beautiful estate.

A stealth purchase to a converted warehouse
To renovate or not to renovate, that was the question for this Melbourne family. Yet when a converted warehouse came up for sale just a few doors down from where they lived, the answer was right in front of them. Important to this purchase was anonymity, so a strategy was put in place to secure the property under an Expression Of Interest.
Moving at pace, we caught the other interested parties off guard, buying the property under appraised value before the competition could even come to the party. And given the proximity to their old home, the move was a piece of cake.

Buying a period home under cloak-and-dagger
We love a repeat client at Willo. And for this growing family, it was our strong relationship with agents across Melbourne that made all the difference. Leveraging our access to discrete off-market opportunities, we found this stunning 1000sqm period home just longing for a renovation - perfect for our client with dreams of putting in a pool.
Under strong competition with another party, we pipped all other buyers at the post, signing contracts before the property had even thought about going to market. The clients were thrilled and ready to embrace all that glorious space.

When history, location, and opportunity collide
Cherished by our client for over half a century, this iconic property was sold with a heavy heart. But it was ready for the next custodian to call it home. On strategic advice from our team, we sold the property unrenovated – allowing interested buyers to dream big with their own ideas. And the strategy worked.
A successful sales campaign drew strong interest from near and far. In the end, a passionate buyer with a love renovating historic properties was the lucky purchaser, buying for $400k over appraised price. Trust in the process and the rest will follow.

A little love & a lot of strategy
Some homes need a little love before they hit the market. First impressions count. So, whilst the foundations and views were spectacular in this home overlooking the Dandenong Ranges, improvements were required to get the best result. Investing into new flooring, painting, and aesthetics, the results were outstanding.
Taking into consideration a changing market, we conducted this sale via Expressions Of Interest. With three keen buyers, competition was strong, finally selling the home with their renovation netting them a return on investment of almost $300K. Mission accomplished for these happy downsizers.

Fancy bidding for a Victorian stunner
They don’t make them like they used to. And this gorgeous Victorian with a story to tell is a prime example. A grocery store in its heyday, now a beautifully renovated home on Carlton’s most iconic street, this property offered strong rental yield and great capital growth. Our clients just had to have it.
Competition was fierce at this auction, so our bidding strategy needed to be solid as rock. Every subtle aspect – from where we stood to what we wore and when we bid – was considered. And it worked. Cue one very happy investor.

A trip down Willo lane