Tony O'Doherty - McGrath Estate Agents

Tony O'Doherty - McGrath Estate Agents What does this mean? Tony’s clients are guaranteed undivided personalised attention from his carefully curated team of specialist top performers.

Client focused, Tony has streamlined his sales approach to ensure his clients are receiving the most attentive and transparent experience when it comes to buying or selling their biggest asset. Widely regarded as one of Queensland’s most successful real estate industry figures, Tony O’Doherty is proud principal of the award-winning team at Belle Property Bulimba. Establishing a dominant presence in a relatively short period of time, Tony has swiftly become recognised across Brisbane’s southside for delivering a “best people, best performance” ethos. Tony and his impressive, loyal team consistently set the standard for Queensland in generating more inspections and opportunities, innovative marketing, creating competition, communication, negotiating, and managing effective processes. Their people-first approach is heavily influenced by Tony’s Irish history of being raised in a service-based sales environment strongly framed by family values. Securing $257 million in total sales in the past 12 months alone, Tony’s highlights include but aren’t limited to;

Number of transactions - 160
Average price - $1,530,000
Average days on market - 25

Not only do Tony and his team sell more homes, they sell homes for more.

The Brisbane property market fell 0.6% in July.Useful context. But if you own in Hawthorne, Bulimba, Balmoral, Camp Hill...
20/08/2026

The Brisbane property market fell 0.6% in July.

Useful context. But if you own in Hawthorne, Bulimba, Balmoral, Camp Hill or East Brisbane, it tells you surprisingly little about what your property is doing.

Latest house data:
Hawthorne - $2.41M | +4.8% | 29 days
Bulimba - $2.35M | +13.5% | 27 days
Balmoral - $2.13M | +19.8% | 28 days
Camp Hill - $2.09M | +18.6% | 29 days
East Brisbane - $1.74M | +12.3% | 25 days

These suburbs sit within a relatively small area, yet their performance has been very different.

Buyers are more considered. Finance matters more. Value matters more. There is less tolerance for the wrong price, presentation or strategy.

But demand hasn’t disappeared. It has become more selective.

Hawthorne remains the most expensive, but annual growth has slowed to 4.8%. A few minutes away, Balmoral has grown almost 20% and Camp Hill 18.6%, with both medians now around $2.1M.

For years, buyers thought about these suburbs in fairly fixed tiers. Bulimba and Hawthorne carried one level of pricing, with surrounding suburbs the next step down.

That distinction is becoming less straightforward.

A good family home in Camp Hill or Balmoral can now compete at a price point that historically pushed buyers towards Bulimba or Hawthorne.

Meanwhile, East Brisbane has recorded 12.3% growth and the shortest selling period of the group at 25 days.

Buyers aren’t buying a suburb median.

They have a budget, bedrooms they need, land, school catchments, streets and lifestyle priorities. Then they compare what that money buys across adjoining suburbs.

A buyer who misses in Hawthorne may look at Balmoral. Someone priced out of Bulimba may find considerably more house in Camp Hill.

That movement is often where pricing pressure comes from.
So the better question for sellers is:

What other properties is my buyer considering, and how does mine compare?

A median tells you what has already happened. Your result will be determined by a much smaller group of buyers making a decision about one home.

Thinking of selling? Get in touch.
Tony O’Doherty
0493 039 176

18/08/2026

LISTED: 20 Harlock Street, Moorooka

Commanding a substantial street frontage, this contemporary double-storey residence embraces a modern Queenslander aesthetic, combining considered design with an elevated north-facing position and sweeping panoramic views across the city skyline. Designed to maximise natural light, the home features expansive windows across both levels, capturing the warmth of the northern winter sun while encouraging natural ventilation and cooling breezes throughout the home.

5 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Price: Best offers by September 2nd, at 3pm

Get in touch!

Tony O’Doherty: 0493 039 176
Kate Bailey: 0490 028 114

18/08/2026

Selling your home is one of those decisions where the person you choose can cost you a lot.

Real estate has a very low barrier to entry, and the difference between an average agent and an exceptional one can be enormous.

So before you appoint someone, look past the pitch.

Ask the families who have actually used them.
Ask what the local community says about them.
Ask what systems they have when a campaign gets difficult.
Ask how far their network really reaches.
Then ask for an example of when that network actually produced a result.

We recently sold a property to a buyer introduced through one of our senior network relationships in Singapore.

That buyer wasn’t found through a local database. The opportunity came through an established international relationship, which allowed us to connect the right buyer with the right seller.

That is what a network should do.

Not sit in a presentation as a selling point. Actually create opportunities that would not otherwise exist.

LISTED: 19 Northcote Street, East BrisbaneClassic inner-city Queenslander living, redesigned by architect Shane Thompson...
17/08/2026

LISTED: 19 Northcote Street, East Brisbane

Classic inner-city Queenslander living, redesigned by architect Shane Thompson into a private turnkey contemporary residence with an abundance of inspired charm. This four-bedroom property showcases the beautiful balance of old and new, where spaces have been deliberately opened to welcome sunshine and the lush landscaped surrounds.

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2 Cars

Price: Best Offers by September 9th at 3pm

Get in touch!

Tony O’Doherty: 0493 039 176
Sam McLeod: 0490 685 457

LISTED: 20 Harlock Street, MoorookaCommanding a substantial street frontage, this contemporary double-storey residence e...
14/08/2026

LISTED: 20 Harlock Street, Moorooka

Commanding a substantial street frontage, this contemporary double-storey residence embraces a modern Queenslander aesthetic, combining considered design with an elevated north-facing position and sweeping panoramic views across the city skyline. Designed to maximise natural light, the home features expansive windows across both levels, capturing the warmth of the northern winter sun while encouraging natural ventilation and cooling breezes throughout the home.

5 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Price: Best offers by september 2nd at 3pm

Get in touch!

Tony O’Doherty: 0493 039 176
Kate Bailey: 0490 028 114

11/08/2026

A premium result rarely starts on auction day.

It starts weeks earlier, with a seller willing to hand over the reins and a clear strategy around every detail that influences how the market responds.

Presentation. Positioning. Marketing. Timing. Competition.

None of these things in isolation guarantee a result. But when they are executed properly, they create the conditions for buyers to compete - and that is where the gap between market value and a truly exceptional result can appear.

In a market that has stabilised, that distinction matters even more.

The best campaigns aren’t about hoping the market does the heavy lifting. They’re about having the systems, experience and trust in place to extract everything the market is prepared to give.

Sometimes, that difference is significant.

A closer look at 28 Burlington Street, East BrisbaneSet on a flood-free 405sqm parcel in the tightly held Churchie preci...
07/08/2026

A closer look at 28 Burlington Street, East Brisbane

Set on a flood-free 405sqm parcel in the tightly held Churchie precinct, this renovated c1925 worker’s cottage brings together the character of its heritage origins with the ease of modern inner-city living.

At the heart of the home, light-filled living and dining spaces connect seamlessly with the north-east facing entertaining deck and private backyard, while downstairs offers exceptional flexibility with a substantial multi-purpose area, dedicated home office, gym and impressive wine cellar.

All less than 2.5km from the Brisbane CBD and moments from Mowbray Park CityCat, Raymond Park, local cafés, dining and some of Brisbane’s most highly regarded schools.

3 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car

28 Burlington Street, East Brisbane

Get in touch!

Tony O’Doherty: 0493 039 176
Oliver Manu: 0493 270 269

LISTED: 69 Carranya Street, Camp HillA 200m stroll from Camp Hill’s beautiful Martha Street precinct and only 4km from B...
30/07/2026

LISTED: 69 Carranya Street, Camp Hill

A 200m stroll from Camp Hill’s beautiful Martha Street precinct and only 4km from Brisbane’s CBD sits this superior family residence with one of the most impressive views spanning the city, suburbs and beyond. An elevated 498sqm property distinguished by craftsmanship, scale and premium finishes throughout.

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 4 Car

Price: Offers over $2,400,000

Get in touch!

Tony O’Doherty: 0493 039 176
Oliver Manu: 0493 270 269

28/07/2026

Who is actually driving the market right now?

Local families.

Across Brisbane’s eastern suburbs, the strongest competition is coming from owner-occupiers making a considered next move. Families upsizing from 405m² blocks to 1,000m². Long-term homeowners selling larger properties and moving into apartments or towards the coast.

At a recent Balmoral auction, eight bidders competed for an entry-level, high-calibre home that sold in the mid-$2 millions. Almost every bidder was a local family, with many bringing their children along.

The homes performing best are the ones with the right floor plan, the right land and genuine owner-occupier appeal. In the current market, that is where the strongest demand sits.

Two exceptional properties. One final opportunity.Tenders close tomorrow at 3pm for:62 Brisbane Avenue, Camp Hill75 Amy ...
21/07/2026

Two exceptional properties. One final opportunity.

Tenders close tomorrow at 3pm for:
62 Brisbane Avenue, Camp Hill
75 Amy Street, Hawthorne

Get in touch for further details.

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