I was kept fully informed at all times and felt I was dealing with a very professional agent.

Melinda Bradley

star   4.9   (7 reviews)

We felt very lucky to have Mark Konishi and Alexandra Yaramanis of Hocking Stuart South Yarra selling our property in South Yarra. They proved to be the best real estate agent which we have ever dealt with. They are knowledgeable and friendly. They kept frequent communication with you through out the sales campaign to the auction which proved to be very effective and successful. They looked into every details of your property including all the physical and legal aspects to make sure of a sound condition of your property prior to putting it on market. They are trustworthy not only to vendors but buyers as well. We highly recommend Mark and Alex.

Mark Konishi

star   4.9   (333 reviews)

Nick's service to us from the start of our first meeting was highly professional and very friendly. He made us feel at ease with the whole selling process. Originally we thought private sale would have been the best option for us however with Nick's knowledge and experience on the market we went for an auction campaign and even better sold before hand. His guidance through our sales campaign was outstanding and we can not thank him enough for a job well done. We would not hesitate in recommending Nick and will definitely use Hocking Stuart again for sales in the future.

Nick Gatacre

star   4.9   (183 reviews)

I purchased this property over the internet and Grant as exceptional in taking extra pics and videos. He has also given A great referral for a builder to refurbish the place. As I am based overseas it was a breeze having Grant seal the deal!

Grant Wallace

star   4.9   (274 reviews)

We engaged Nick to help us with the sale of our apartment in Tivoli Road South Yarra. From the outset, Nick demonstrated a great sense of the local market, provided clear advice and was always timely and efficient in our dealings with him. I'd have no hesitation at all in recommending Nick - great on auction day, and through the follow up.

Nick Gatacre

star   4.9   (183 reviews)

We purchased an apartment at auction where Nick Gatacre was the auctioneer and key agent for the property. Nick conducted an exceptional auction......a little too good with us purchasing as we paid top dollar, but ended up as the successful bidders. We then opted to engage Nick and Hocking Stuart for the sale by auction of our current apartment located in the same complex as the one we just purchased. We were upsizing from a 2 bedroom to a 3 bedroom. Nick discussed with complete transparency and frankness about the recommended changes to our property and we agreed to vacate, remove our own furniture and allow stylists to decorate to enhance the apartment and bring out the features. On the same day as our auction Nick auctioned another apartment in the same complex and there was another property opposite ours to be auctioned at the same time, so competition was aplenty. Nick achieved a great result for the apartment selling prior to ours, which gave us some comfort for our auction, however, despite Nick saying all the right things at the introduction to the auction, once he asked for opening bids there was silence. Nick soon put in a vendor's bid to get the audience started and immediately had one bidder increasing the offer.....then silence again. It was a nervous time for my wife and I who were watching from the balcony above and our hearts sank when there were no further bids. As per expected practice Nick then came to us as the vendors to discuss and reiterated this was one of the probable scenarios and not to give up yet. I said I was not keen to drop our reserve to which he immediately answered, he was not asking us to and that he would get back to the crowd and start again. Very soon Nick had three or four bidders and we ended up with a result 9% above our reserve. We were very pleased with the result and Nick's professionalism and expertise in achieving this. I would not hesitate to use Nick Gatacre again when it comes time for us to sell again.

Nick Gatacre

star   4.9   (183 reviews)

Grant had the kind of professional approach we really appreciated. Friendly and helpful and happy to answer any questions we had. The entire process went smoothly and auction day was handled efficiently also. Very happy and can unreservedly recommend Grant! A great outcome for us Grant, thank you! Rick and Michelle

Grant Wallace

star   4.9   (274 reviews)

Incredible job by Grant and his team to market my property, run a fantastic advertising campaign and deliver a great result well above my expectation.. my overall experience, including the progress reports and regular phone updates, over the 4 weeks was easily the best experience I've had buying or selling property. Great job and thanks again! Brad

Grant Wallace

star   4.9   (274 reviews)

Peter and his team provided a smooth, friendly, competent and no-nonsense real estate service in the sale of my South Yarra apartment.

Peter Perrignon

star   4.9   (79 reviews)

Able to exceed our expectations with regards to sale price and always clear communication from Mark and his team

Mark Konishi

star   4.9   (333 reviews)

Mark and Alex were great to work with during the campaign and have achieved a result beyond expectation. Communication was key when deciding which agent to choose to sell my property. I had contacted a couple of other agents to get an appraisal for the property and Hockingstuart/Mark was the standout in getting back to me and arranging a time to see the property. They kept me informed at each stage of the campaign and were always prepared to give me the time to discuss any concerns. Prior to the auction, they took the time to meet with me and explain the auction strategy and the potential scenarios so that I was well prepared on the day. Mark and Alex acted with integrity throughout the process by detailing the positives and potential setbacks about the property upfront, and then providing strategies to achieve the best outcome. This was paramount to me as I had experience with other agents who only sing praises about the property before you sign and then prior to the auction they tell you all of the negative points to try and decrease your reserve. This did not happen with Mark and Alex and it made the days leading up to auction less stressful. I would highly recommend Hockingstuart South Yarra for the above reasons but also their reputation and presence in the market. Thank you once again Mark and Alex.

Mark Konishi

star   4.9   (333 reviews)

Nick went above and beyond - including finding me a place to rent that suited my needs and allow me to prepare my existing home for sale. He's also quite frank in his discussions which is both refreshing and assuring.

Nick Gatacre

star   4.9   (183 reviews)