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New Kid on the Block Local real estate agent Matthew Skene is in top form after negotiating successful sales for a series of challenging properties in the Byron Bay/Lennox area. With three incredible results in the past few weeks, he has proven there is now a new kid on the block when it comes to getting premium prices for property owners, and he’s not afraid to think outside the box to get the maximum outcome for his clients. ‘I just love the thrill of pushing hard to get every last dollar for my client’, says Matthew. ‘It’s a tough market out there at the moment, but
with some creativity and good old-fashioned hard work, I’ve managed to close some amazing deals.’ Having secured a premium $1,200,000 price tag for a unique hinterland lifestyle property in Newrybar, Matthew then successfully found a buyer for a one-of-a-kind ‘The property warehouse convermarket here is sion in Byron Bay for a record $1,800,000. so hot at the moment’ And then sold a lovely Newrybar Local agent, Matthew Skene (pictured right). weatherboard cottage off market from his exclusive buyer database. marketing background in performer in the corporate Matthew comes from Sydney, and was known as world, working with mulan extensive sales and a consistent and successful tinational giants such Lion
Nathan and Cisco Systems. His competitive edge comes from more than eight years playing professional sport, including Rugby (in Italy), and then Rugby League stints at the North Sydney Bears and Manly Sea Eagles. At the moment, he is seeing the Byron region going through a golden era in real estate. ‘This is really an amazing time to be in real estate in this area’, he says. ‘The current COVID-19 crisis has seen a huge amount of interest from Sydney-siders and Melbournians looking to escape the city and move into this beautiful coastal region. There is also a lot of interest from Hollywood
A-listers and corporate high-flyers looking to snap up prestige properties.’ Matthew has become known as the go-to agent for moving people from Sydney and Melbourne to the Byron region. He’s excited to be on board with the team at Belle Property Byron Bay/ Lennox Head, working alongside a national network that gives him the backing of a premium brand in real estate. ‘The property market here is so hot at the moment,’ says Matthew. ‘I have so many buyers on my database who are desperate to purchase property. I just need to match them to the right listing.’
coastal & hinterland sales Giving Back to our Community Last week we hosted an Ambrose High Tea Day for 70 of the Byron Bay Lady Golfers, past and present. It was a fun day for all, especially when so many have missed out on their weekly golf and social times this year.
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