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Secured below the guide at $1.22M, this oversized 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car apartment in Dee Why gives the buyer $180K to renovate to their style.
MaxDwell negotiated the deal, turning a tight $1.4M budget into a value-add opportunity.
Smart buying, strategic upside — a perfect renovation-ready purchase.

Just purchased off-market in Belrose, this original 1970s four-bedroom brick home was secured for $2,000,000—well below the current suburb median of $2.4 million. Sourced discreetly through our agent database, the property was part of a deceased estate with a motivated beneficiary seeking a swift sale.

A MaxDwell preparation success. Initially appraised between $1.85M and $1.95M, 12 Badcoe Road received two "as-is" offers of $1.85M and $1.935M. After a 22-day, $60K preparation—slightly exceeding the $56K budget due to unforeseen costs—the property sold for $2.2M, achieving an uplift of $250K to $350K. A clear example of how strategic improvements maximize value.

MaxDwell’s Garry Braams secured apartment 27B / 31–37 Pacific Parade, Dee Why, for a MaxBuy client at an incredible $150,000 less than two comparable sales in the same building—both 26B (September 2024) and 18B (February 2025) sold for $1.2 million—instantly creating $150,000 in equity for the new owner through expert negotiation.

Once overgrown and in need of care, 50 Grover Avenue has been beautifully prepared by MaxDwell for the 2024 Spring Market. With strategic upgrades focused on enhancing value, this transformation ensures the property is move-in ready while maximizing its appeal to potential buyers. Check out the before and after images to see the difference and envision the possibilities of making this house your home.

Sunburst Estate was developed in 2020 to 2022. MaxDwell bought the site on behalf of the developer, secured the finance, project managed and assisted in selling off 16 Lots retaining one Lot (lot 10) for future development. The Project was secured, post Auction for $1.35m realising close to $5.0m in Land Sales and Value.

Freshwater Terraces in a syndicated project, Managed by MaxDwell. Secured for $1.65m is now ready to develop the 12, dwelling approved on the site. Once developed the gross realsiation will be approximatelt $11.5M This project is an example of a syndicate of MaxDwell Clients investing in one project.

Formerly known as "The Piers," Rani Quay apartments is a shining example of how MaxDwell can maximise an entire building. Garry Braams (MaxDwell’s Licensee) negotiated the sale of all 17 apartments upon completion in 2011. Identifying the poor building quality, he anticipated a full external refurbishment when the market warranted such an improvement.

Acting as a buyer agent Garry represented seven buyers including himself and achieved 20% discount off Valuation. Then project managed the full refurbishment the 17 Unit Blockloacted at 194 The Esplanade Speers Point NSW (Lake MacQuarie) With a budget of $1.5m to refurbish the building as well as renovating internally Unit 13, spending $240,00. Unit 13 was bought for $400K and sold for $1.225m.

While building a new home in 2011 for his Family Garry fitted out his first Short Stay Apartmen, called Mavericks Retreat. With wife Jacqui, the apartment has been yielding approximately $40,000 per annum on average for 11 years. Costing approximately $20,000 to prepare and occupying only 15% of the house this Short Stay pays for most of the mortgage.

Apartment 706 at 6-8 Charles Street, Charlestown, within the Eastside Apartments, exemplifies the strategic advantage of short-stay investment under Garry Braams' stewardship. Acquired for $425,000 in 2017 and sold for $742,000 in 2022, the apartment was artfully prepared and styled by MaxDwell to enhance rental income potential. This approach not only provided a personal holiday retreat but also increased net rental returns through professional management.

Contracted by the owner of apartment 102, MaxDwell's mission was to prepare the apartment for Short Stay management by a Host Specialist Managing Agent operating in Newcastle. With a Budget of between $15,000 to $20,000 including labour the apartment was ready and fully fitted out ready for occupation in 12 Days for just under $17,000.