After multiple visits and strata-levy hurdles, a committed couple finally secured their Bondi Junction apartment — with Nicholas Armstrong-Smith of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith guiding them to a $680,000 result across 90 days.
The campaign demonstrated how local knowledge becomes decisive when market conditions shift. Nicholas’s intimate familiarity with the Genoa building — including recent lift replacements and temporary levy increases — allowed him to answer buyer questions instantly.
Building expertise drives buyer confidence
The east-facing apartment at 80 Ebley Street came to market alongside several other units in the same complex, creating internal competition. Nicholas’s advantage was clear: Century 21 Armstrong-Smith has sold and managed multiple properties in the Genoa building over many years.
That knowledge proved crucial when post-budget market conditions slowed buyer decision-making mid-campaign. Higher-than-normal levies to fund building improvements required careful explanation to buyers weighing their options.
Genuine affinity with the property drove buyer decision
The buyers inspected the property several times, demonstrating serious interest while working through their due diligence on the building works and contract details.
“They seemed to really like the property and have a great affiliation immediately with the property,” Nicholas said.
“It was just a matter of working through the details about the building and the contract, and getting them to commit to the purchase. They were super, super happy purchasers.”
The rooftop facilities — including an outdoor lap pool, gym, and sauna — added appeal, while the east-facing aspect maximised natural light.
Levy relief on the horizon as improvement program nears completion
Nicholas anticipates improving conditions for future Genoa listings as building works near completion.
The lift replacements are finished, and he expects levies may reduce once the improvement program concludes. His office continues working with buyers interested in the building, particularly those seeking slightly larger one-bedroom configurations.
For the vendors — long-term clients of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith — the result validated their patience through a longer-than-typical campaign.
“The owners were very happy when a purchaser came along, and very thankful for us,” Nicholas said.
“We’ve had a very longstanding relationship with them, and we’ll continue to work with them in the future.”
The agency’s office location around the corner from the Genoa building reinforced the local expertise positioning throughout the campaign.
About the agent
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith has led Century 21 Armstrong-Smith since 2012, building on more than two decades in real estate across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and London. A six-time Century 21 Centurion Award winner — placing him in the top 2 per cent of agents worldwide — Nicholas is a licensed estate agent, auctioneer, and Justice of the Peace known for clear communication and first-class service. Visit Nicholas’s website for more information or call Nicholas on 0419 273 703.