CobdenHayson Balmain

Meet the team

Get to know the 5 agents at CobdenHayson Balmain.

Licensed Real Estate Agent

About Mark

With 20 experience in the real estate industry, Mark has established a loyal client base through his passion, commitment and dynamic personality. Specialising in the Balmain Peninsula and surrounding areas, with an intimate knowledge of the market, Mark is always able to offer his clients guidance and proficient care in achieving the best possible price for their home. Representing a diverse range of property, from apartments to luxury waterfront homes of a grand scale, means Mark is well versed to accommodate any kind of property. Mark has achieved notable industry recognition throughout his career for his progressive approach to presentation and marketing. If you’re seeking an unrivalled buying or selling experience, Mark’s position is at the forefront of the local real estate market.

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Rita Lopresti

Sales Agent

(12 reviews)

About Rita

Rita currently has 4 active property listings and 48 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Samantha Elvy

(8 reviews)

About Samantha

Samantha currently has 3 active property listings and 11 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Matthew Hayson

(2 reviews)

About Matthew

- Passionate about the Real Estate industry, our team and their improvement - Looking ahead for growth & talent - Focused on world class service - Dedicated to our markets As Co-Director of Cobden & Hayson, Matthew Hayson is dedicated to the ongoing evolution of the company of which he is a proud founder. Never satisfied to simply rest on his laurels, the company continues to build and evolve. The team is responsible for a number of innovations in the real estate space and has advanced levels of service, technology and marketing. In real estate for all of his professional career, Matthew is committed to building and working with the best rather than the biggest group of estate agents to represent his award-winning agency and enhance one of the strongest brand's in the market. In demand for speaking roles to help advance the industry, he has spoken at Mastery, TRET principals’ conference, AREL, Josh Phegan coaching seminars as well as speaking to over 1000 estate agents in London & New Zealand. He remains at the coal face of Real estate as an active selling Director, which enables him to maintain an intimate interest in market trends and movements. Cobden & Hayson are well-known for developing clever sales strategies to meet current market conditions and provide a superior experience. He is focused on providing premium advice to both his buyers and sellers to help accurately educate and inform them about the market. 85% of Matthew’s business comes from repeat and referral clients, which is a testament to the calibre of service and results he provides. He has been instrumental in the exceptional prices achieved for a vast number of the area’s premium properties. Cobden & Hayson are also a significant contributor to the local community via the schools and sporting teams. On a personal level, Matthew is a devoted family man who’s an avid surfer, rugby enthusiast and foodie (when time permits).

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Danny Cobden

About Danny

Danny currently has 2 active property listings and 16 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About us

At heart we are a boutique agency designed to reflect the culture and unique community environment of the Inner West. There is no secret to our success- We know local property and people like no other and are dedicated to being part of the area’s ongoing growth. Experience, insight, innovation and sheer hard work are the drivers of our business. Our people share a common vision of excellence and are fueled by a passion for what they do. Forging new paths - No matter how many records we set or milestones we achieve, we never rest on our laurels. We constantly look for new and better ways to help our clients achieve outstanding results, pioneering many industry initiatives to ensure that we stay at the forefront of real estate. We’re not afraid to forge new paths and when it comes to our staff, technology and marketing we lead the way. Reputation is everything - We measure our success not simply by the results we achieve but also the satisfaction of our clients and the quality of our service. Reputation is everything in real estate and the amount of repeat and referral business we enjoy is a testament to our team’s dedication.

about 2 hours ago

Terrific friendly communication style who understood us

We are both early 60s and were nervous about the large decision on selling our family home and then buying in a new area for us. We immediately loved this place but need to sell first to know if we could be in the market. Mark was immediately attentive, informative and encouraging even though we may not have been able to be genuine buyers. Once we sold, he continued in that vein, available but not pushy. His style really helped us work through and make our decision and our offers in our own time. We have also appreciated his service and support since the immediate sale was made. His professionalism has been first class. He of course represents the vendor but brings with that a really good balance of working with us, the buyers. He and Liz work really well together which means one is always available

Mark Bowis

(97 reviews)

2 days ago

Highly Recommended professional

We had a great experience selling our apartment with Mark and Liz at Cobden & Hayson. As we were interstate for most of the campaign they managed everything from property preparation, styling and staging through to buyer feedback and regular updates, making the process seamless and stress-free. Together, Mark and Liz worked as a highly effective team and guided us through every step of the sale. Their local market knowledge, professionalism and attention to detail were excellent. They were always realistic, proactive and committed to achieving the best possible outcome for us. We were extremely pleased with both the process and the result, and would highly recommend Mark,Liz and the Cobden & Hayson team to anyone considering selling their property.

Mark Bowis

(97 reviews)

about 1 month ago

Professional, Responsive and a Pleasure to Deal With…

We recently purchased an investment property through Mark and had a very positive experience from start to finish. He was professional, approachable and consistently responsive. His knowledge of the local market gave us confidence that we were making an informed decision, and we appreciated his honest and transparent approach. Overall, Mark was a pleasure to deal with and helped make the buying process smooth and efficient. We would happily recommend him to anyone looking to purchase or sell in the area.

Mark Bowis

(97 reviews)

2 months ago

A calm, strategic operator with a sharp understanding of the Inner West market.

I had a great experience working with Mark on the sale of my property in Balmain. Mark provided clear, data-driven advice from the outset and ran a well-structured campaign. He was highly professional, organised and communicated consistently throughout the process, ensuring I always felt informed and confident in the approach being taken. He has a strong understanding of the local market and brought a calm, measured approach that made the entire experience feel smooth and well managed. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone considering selling in the Inner West.

Mark Bowis

(97 reviews)

3 months ago

I am thrilled with the outcome of the sale of my unit. Thank you for expert advice.

I am thrilled with the outcome of the sale of my unit. Thank you for your hard work and expertise which has led to the result. I know this little unit generated multiple inspections . it was clear you had a lot of buyer communications to deal with. Thank you for organising all the pre-sale work also : re- painting, choosing carpet colour, styling and cleaning. I felt totally confident following your expert advice.

Mark Bowis

(97 reviews)

3 months ago

Exceptional professionalism, outstanding communicator, providing confidence.

We would like to convey our thanks to Mark and the Cobden Hayson team for their exceptional professionalism throughout the sales process of our property in Birchgrove. Mark was an outstanding communicator—highly responsive, knowledgeable about the current market, and consistently able to instil confidence. Mark worked alongside Liz on our listing where their responsiveness to us as the sellers provided strong reassurance that the buyers were receiving the same high standard of communication and service. All important discussions were followed up with clear and timely written communication, ensuring accuracy and transparency at every stage. Mark's attention to detail in relation to the property was exemplary and made us feel fully supported and genuinely partnered in the journey to achieving the best outcome. Mark demonstrated a high level of expertise in navigating the housing market and showed a strong ability to adapt effectively as market conditions evolved. We would not hesitate to recommend Mark and the Cobden Hayson services.

Mark Bowis

(97 reviews)

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