Marathon auction stretches into record-breaking sale
A recent auction in Yeerongpilly, Brisbane, resulted in a record-breaking sale for a four-bedroom family home. The property sold for $2.555 million, exceeding the previous suburb record by over $250,000. The auction lasted nearly 90 minutes, showcasing intense bidding between two final buyers after a lengthy negotiation process.
- ▪The home sold for $2.555 million, breaking the suburb's price record.
- ▪Bidding started at $1.8 million and escalated quickly among three active bidders.
- ▪The auction concluded with a final battle between a young couple and a mother seeking a dual-living property.
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