CobdenHayson Annandale

Meet the team

Get to know the 3 agents at CobdenHayson Annandale.

Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

About David

A proactive and professional sales agent with more than 12 years experience, David Carrozza has earned a stellar reputation in the industry. A lifelong resident of the Inner West, David is motivated by his genuine passion for real estate and embarked on his career at an early age. Highly motivated with a progressive approach, David strives to deliver a six-star service with a focus on forging strong, long-term relationships with his clients. At the core of David’s success is his ability to structure tailored marketing strategies suited to each individual property. He’s adept at identifying and highlighting a property’s key sales elements while his exceptional negotiation skills enable his to achieve top results. David’s refreshing honesty, straightforward approach and expert advice are his standout traits while his positive outlook, customer focus and strong work ethic ensure a successful and stress-free experience for his clients.

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Julie Hatch

Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

(83 reviews)

About Julie

Having worked in real estate in the Inner West since 1989, Julie Hatch is a familiar local identity who has earned a well-deserved reputation as a respected agent with intimate market knowledge. Over the years she has developed a loyal client following, selling a number of properties several times over, with an extensive network of buyers and sellers who turn to her for astute advice. Julie’s love of the area and ties to the community make her a passionate Inner West advocate. She has experienced its many ups and downs, giving her plenty of insight into demographic and market changes. She is an agent whose business is built on the strong personal rapport she has with her clients, becoming an integral part of their ongoing investment strategy and the long-term growth of their property portfolios. A real estate experience with Julie is both enjoyable and rewarding, with plenty of care and attention paid to the finer points of every transaction.

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Ben Southwell

4.8

(68 reviews)

About Ben

I’ve worked in real estate for over 11 years and have been through the fluctuating cycles of the property arena throughout this time. Coming off the back of a historic property cycle last year, there was a definitive change in buyer sentiment towards the closing of 2015. Right now the New Year has launched with early activity and a flurry of buyers re-entering the market, and with this early activity comes a new set of guidelines, for all agents in NSW, which should provide comfort to both buyers and sellers. As of January 1st, the bill that was passed became active, outlawing underquoting, so in a nutshell, agents will be limited to quoting the range outlined on their agreements which should reflect fair market value. No doubt this comes with a sigh of relief for buyers but also owners, hopefully eliminating agents inflated appraised values. Throughout 2014 and 2015, I was the major sponsor of, Annandale North Public School, and I will continue to support them throughout the year. In total, I have donated over $29k to the school, something which I am very proud of. I’m a huge supporter of local independent business and I’m a fan of the older days when the local shop owner knows your name and your order and you get that personal service, a handshake, a nod and a smile. To that end, I genuinely get behind the little guy and it’s why this area is so important to me. In 2014, I set the new suburb record in Leichhardt and continually aim to deliver a human element to every sale campaign. You get what you see with me, straight talking and genuine guidance. On a personal level, I have a deep passion for music and with Annandale’s rich music history, I feel right at home.

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6 months ago

Exceptional good Agent. Highly recommended.

David has assisted us with the purchase of this property in 2020, selling our residence in 2023 and the sale of this property in 2025. David is an exceptional agent who provided unbounded energy, diligence and professionalism when providing strategic advice, market assessment, marketing, viewings, negotiations and settlement. David kept us informed throughout the process, ensuring it was smooth and hassle free and he gave us confidence and surety. We would highly recommend David.

David Carrozza

4.9

(85 reviews)

11 months ago

Professional, capable & ability to deliver

Great salesman. Always professional, follows through. Approachable and genuine. Answers all queries and steps. Spends time and follow up with prospective buys. Ability to deliver what he says.

David Carrozza

4.9

(85 reviews)

about 1 year ago

Great Service and Knowledge

David provided a wonderful service and his knowledge and advice was invaluable whilst selling our property. I would recommend David to any prospective vendors in the area

David Carrozza

4.9

(85 reviews)

almost 2 years ago

It started well enough…

We picked David because we liked his calm and soft spoken manner, and non-pressure tactics. We were told at the start of the campaign that the market was strong, and by the end it was weak and seemingly out of the agent’s control. David advised us to do basic renovations on the property to increase its value; we spent just under $30k. The final price we achieved was well below the value we were lead to believe. What bothered us more was the tactics and, in hindsight, we feel that David did not serve us, his clients. David also advised us to remove a built-in to make the bedroom “feel bigger”, only for buyer to use it against us. I suspect he advised the buyer to write all their grievances in an email to present to me as a list of “it’s not me, it’s you” reasons as to why my property needs to be sold below market, and as an extension why David failed to negotiate a better price for me. I had to push back against ridiculous conditions and offers and advocated for myself. Furthermore, there was no scheduled updates or meetings; I had to do most of the chasing. David was too quick to say “an offer is coming in today” only to hear nothing back. Why? If nothing is firm, just don’t say anything! An hour after settlement the property was up for rent by Cobden. They come out winning either way; the vendor looks like a fool doing renovations that benefits the agent regardless if how much less they make on commission. We don’t recommend C&H for sales or property management (yes, they managed the same property years earlier). Maybe the Sydney housing market have produced desperate agents with questionable tactics but should not be this way!

David Carrozza

4.9

(85 reviews)

over 2 years ago

Professional Agent who is relatable and personable

David was professional, honest and personable to deal with. He was always available to contact, nothing was ever a problem. We were a little time poor and David went out of his way to show us the house out of open times.

David Carrozza

4.9

(85 reviews)

over 2 years ago

Great Job again Julie

This is the third time Julie has got a quick, efficient and good result for us in 10 years. Always cheerful, professional and optimistic, it has been a p

Julie Hatch

4.9

(83 reviews)

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