CobdenHayson Real Estate

05/09/2026

Another Landmark Sale - 24 Pearson Street, Balmain East.
CobdenHayson continues to set the strongest prices across our markets. We’ve just sold Rothesay c1868 - the highest-priced non-waterfront sale on the Balmain Peninsula in 2026.

It follows our two highest-priced waterfront sales on the peninsula this year - an exceptional run of results at the premium end of the market.

The buyers had first shown interest in this remarkable property when it last traded in 2022. Four years later, they’ll finally call it home.

In a changing market, exceptional results aren’t accidental. They come from deep market knowledge, buyer relationships, intelligent strategy and the ability to negotiate when it matters.

Thinking of selling? 

Talk with one of our agents today about what your property could achieve in the current market.

03/09/2026

Sydney property is falling fast. So why are we talking about the bottom?

Sydney values fell another 1.4% in August, taking the market 7.1% below the February peak. At the latest pace of decline, Sydney is tracking at an annualised fall of 18.6%, and the banks have downgraded their forecasts again.

But something very important is happening underneath the headline data.

Buyers moved first. They’ve been pricing tomorrow’s risk into today’s offers for months. Now sellers are adjusting, expectations are resetting, the gap is narrowing and deals are getting done.

That’s why this week’s The Word asks an important question: are we approaching the bottom?

Not because prices are suddenly rising. They’re not.

Because a property market doesn’t need prices to rise to function. It needs buyers and sellers to agree on value. And that’s what we’re seeing on the streets.

Watch this week’s The Word below.

Sydney property values fell another 1.4% in August.We're now 7.1%...

02/09/2026

There is a softness to 11 Bayville Street that feels instantly transportive.

Redesigned by Elumi Studio (elumi), the 1880s cottage moves from its romantic double-fronted façade into a sunlit interior of Calacatta Monet marble, Tasmanian Oak, bronzed brass, and beautifully resolved joinery. At the rear, the living pavilion opens north to a generous deck where afternoons stretch out and the harbour never feels far away.

Tucked between Balmain Cove and Elkington Park, it's a home shaped as much by its setting as its design. Imagine morning walks by the water, village dinners close by, and long weekends spent almost entirely outdoors.

11 Bayville Street
Balmain

3 bed | 2 bath

Matthew Hayson Matthew Hayson
Rosemary Chen Rosemary Chen

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27/08/2026

Spring starts next week. But the calendar changing doesn’t mean the market does.
More property is coming.
More choice is coming.
But are more buyers coming?
Sydney’s auction clearance rate remains below 40%. Buyers remain selective. And some of the country's biggest forecasters believe prices have further to fall.

So this spring, we're watching three things:
Stock. Auctions. Buyers.
Because if materially more property arrives without materially more buyers, sellers could find themselves competing harder for attention.

This week on The Word, we move beyond the forecasts and get practical.
What sellers need to stop saying. The questions they should be asking their agent. Why auction isn't automatically the answer. And why a falling market can actually create a significant opportunity for upgraders.

Spring is coming.
Understand the market you're walking into.

Catch up on this week's The Word:

Spring starts next week.More property is coming. More choice is co...

27/08/2026

Reworked by Foster and Associates, 13 Lonsdale Street moves from the charm of its original bungalow into a beautifully composed rear addition where oak, stone and bespoke joinery frame the garden beyond. Doors peel back to a covered terrace, level lawn and heated pool - the kind of setting that makes breakfast linger into lunch and summer afternoons drift into evening.

The polish is never at the expense of ease. With considered spaces, strong materiality, and a layout that feels instinctive to live in, this is a home that understands the theatre of everyday life.

13 Lonsdale Street
Lilyfield

4 bed | 2 bath | 1 car

Will Parry Will Parry
Ben Southwell 0407 896 212

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25/08/2026

Behind its classic Annandale façade, this is a home that opens up in unexpected ways - layered, light-filled, private.

Split-level living spaces create a natural rhythm through the home, flowing to a leafy courtyard made for slow mornings, long lunches and evenings outdoors. Upstairs, generous bedrooms and an attic study add flexibility, while Booth Street cafés, Tramsheds and harbourside parklands are all part of the everyday.

A character home with space to retreat, gather, and settle into village life.

181 Nelson Street
Annandale

3 bed | 2 bath | 1 car

Will Parry 0412 509 492
Tyeran Delpech 0404 202 974

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21/08/2026

There's something special about this part of Balmain, where the harbour is at the end of the street, the ferry is part of the morning rhythm, and Darling Street is close enough to feel like an extension of home.

Behind its double-fronted weatherboard façade, this home unfolds with warmth and ease. Kauri floorboards, high ceilings, and soft natural light give the home its character, while a soaring living pavilion opens to a lush north-west garden made for long lunches, slow afternoons and evenings outdoors.

48 Mort Street
Balmain

3 bed | 2 bath

Matthew Hayson 0411 519 190
Rosemary Chen 0414 766 743
Rita Lopresti 0419 445 340

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20/08/2026

Spring is coming, and this market is separating the good from the ordinary.
For months, Sydney property moved largely in one direction.
Now the market is becoming far more selective.

Quality property positioned well is creating competition.
Quality property overpriced is attracting admiration, but not action.
Compromised property priced correctly is finding its market.
Compromised and overpriced? Buyers are simply walking away.

And buyers themselves have changed.
They’re informed. Patient. Selective. Less afraid to miss out.

But when genuine quality meets justifiable value, they’re starting to act.

With spring just weeks away, this week’s The Word is our game plan from the Sydney streets.

Four properties. Four outcomes. One increasingly selective market.

Watch now.

Sydney’s property market has changed again.We’ve moved beyond a m...

13/08/2026

House prices are falling. But something in Sydney’s property market is changing.
The RBA held rates at 4.35% but says further house price falls are coming and another rate rise remains possible.
Mortgage applications are down. Investors have retreated. First-home buyers haven’t filled the gap. Sydney auction clearances have now spent 20 straight weeks below 40%.
The headlines remain tough.
But on the streets, buyers have adjusted, sellers are catching up, value is starting to appear and deals are getting done.
So where does the market go from here?
This week on The Word, I cut through the noise and look at what buyers and sellers should be doing right now.
Watch the full episode.

Sydney property has had another huge week.The RBA held rates at 4...

13/08/2026

A masterpiece of contemporary sophistication, this brand-new architecturally designed luxury family home delivers an exceptional blend of style, elegance, and timeless design. Showcasing expansive interiors and premium finishes throughout, every detail has been thoughtfully considered.

Bathed in natural light, the expansive open-plan living and dining areas seamlessly connect to a stunning designer kitchen perfectly designed for entertaining. The home extends to two separate outdoor areas, one featuring a designer swimming pool. It creates the ultimate indoor-outdoor lifestyle for relaxing, dining, and hosting.

Perfectly positioned within walking distance of the iconic Bay Run, light rail, and a vibrant selection of cafés and local eateries. 

4 Alfred Street
Lilyfield

6 bed | 4 bath | 1 car garage

For Lease.

Olivia Occhiuzzi 0414 148 000
Olivia Occhiuzzi - Real Estate Agent