Craig Pontey

I'm Craig Pontey, one of the original founders of Ray White Double Bay.

Our business recently celebrated 30 years in real estate, which coincides with my 40th year in real estate.

02/09/2026

A move can feel right and still be difficult.

For many the Eastern Suburbs owners, selling a long-held home means leaving behind years of memories, familiar routines and important milestones.

That decision deserves patience, understanding and a strategy shaped around your circumstances. Preparation, timing and presentation matter, but so does feeling supported throughout the process.

I believe selling should honour the chapter you are closing while helping you move confidently towards what comes next.

If you are considering a move, get in touch with me.

01/09/2026

Great to speak at the McGrath Eastern Suburbs breakfast with 51 of the best agents in the East

Collaboration is a big part of our culture. We regularly come together to share buyers, opportunities and insights, ensuring no stone is left unturned when marketing your home.

30/08/2026

Double Bay is changing, and so is the opportunity for local property owners.

From the InterContinental site to the Cross Street developments, there’s significant changes to the local market.

If you own in Double Bay and want to understand what it could mean for your property, get in touch.

27/08/2026

Darling Point's apartment market continues to record positive movement, supported by steady sales activity and limited available choice.

However, individual results still depend on the property’s position, building, condition and presentation.

If you would like to understand how your property compares in the current market, get in touch with me.

25/08/2026

48 years in real estate has taught me that markets change, technology changes, but people and trust will always matter most.

I’m proud of the relationships I’ve built over the years and grateful to still love what I do.

Four decades on, I still believe we’re in the people business.

23/07/2026

5 reasons to get a Eastern Suburbs appraisal even when you are not selling.

An appraisal is not a sales pitch. It is information, and information is what lets you make good decisions about your largest asset.

Knowing where you stand costs nothing. Get in touch for a no pressure appraisal.

20/07/2026

Why do some Eastern Suburbs homes sell for more than near identical ones down the street? It is rarely just price.

Same street, similar size, very different results. The difference is the campaign, not the bricks. Presentation, a pricing strategy that attracts competition, the right marketing, and negotiation that holds firm.

The market gives a fair range. What you do inside it wins or loses thousands.

Let me know your thoughts below.

16/07/2026

Most Double Bay homeowners are sitting on more equity than they realise.

You bought a few years ago, you have paid down the loan, and the market moved underneath you. The number in your head is almost always out of date, and usually too low.

That gap is the difference between feeling stuck and having options.

This is not about selling. Contact me for a no obligation appraisal so you know where you stand.

14/07/2026

You do not need the perfect market to sell in Eastern Suburbs. You need the right strategy.

Sellers who wait for ideal conditions often wait themselves out of a good result. The ones who position well quietly outperform, whatever the season.

The market sets the floor. Your strategy sets the ceiling.

Save this for when you are weighing up your move.

05/07/2026

Lots of talk lately about capital gains and the federal budget, so let me cut through it for Eastern Suburbs owners.

The key part: your family home stays exempt from capital gains tax. That has not changed.

Where it matters is investors and second properties. Investor behaviour affects supply and competition, which is what moves your value.

General information, not financial advice. Send me a message for tailored guidance on your situation.

Address

35 Knox Street
Double Bay, NSW
2028

Telephone

+61419404040

Website

https://www.craigpontey.com/

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