I am writing to recommend Simon Cookson of McDonald Upton Real Estate in Essendon. We asked Simon to handle the sale of my family home at 26 Ogilvie Street in Essendon. Now this project was not easy as we wanted the campaign commenced just after Christmas when people were on holiday, and our gardens ruined by a hot and dry Melbourne summer. Simon addressed the task with gusto. His appraisal was extremely realistic, giving us confidence that we could rely on Simon’s estimate, as we were buying elsewhere. Simon personally handled all of the inspections which was comforting. The auction was a total success. In our case the purchaser came out of the blue, and the auction result was generated by an excellent attendance on the day. The fact that Simon followed up every enquiry diligently was very important.

Simon's industry knowledge and expertise is second to none. His understanding of the local market was extremely helpful and beneficial throughout the process. Simon's advice and guidance were excellent, and nothing was a problem, and he was always available

Simon is extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in the Essendon property market, with many years in the sector, as well as being a resident. Simon was also proactive and guided throughout the process, making a stressful situation easy. He was at the other end of the phone whenever we needed him.

Good knowledge - previously lived across the road so new the area well

Selling our Moonee Ponds home with Simon was an outstanding experience. From the very first meeting, he kept us in the loop every step of the way, making the whole process feel smooth and stress-free. As this was our first time selling at auction, his deep knowledge and years of experience were incredibly reassuring. On auction day, Simon’s professionalism and skill as an auctioneer shone through, delivering a fantastic result that exceeded our expectations. We’re truly grateful for his guidance and would happily recommend him to anyone thinking of selling.

McDonald Upton were the selling agents with the sale managed by their Auctioneer/Property agent Simon Cookson. The campaign in the lead up to the auction was conducted by Simon in a thorough and extremely professional manner which led to a very satisfying outcome at my auction. Should you be in the market to buy or sell a property, I would have no hesitation in recommending McDonald Upton and in particular Simon Cookson to handle all your property requirements.

Simon has a wealth of experience, is honest and a straight talker. To support the recent sale of our property, he provided good insight into market conditions, was knowledgeable about what buyers would be looking for and advised about preparation of our home. Simon is a great communicator and his commitment in supporting us throughout our sale campaign went above and beyond our expectations.

Excellent knowledge of price range and very professional and understanding approach. Very happy with the outcome and want thank Simon and his team for a job well done!

We found Simon to be very professional, he kept us informed at all times with the negotiations. He was always available to discuss any queries we may have had. We were both very happy with every aspect of Simon's work and would have no hesitation in recommending him very highly to future sellers.

A very professional person , explored all aspects for selling of my property , left no stone unturned to sell the property .a well rounded and accomplished agent

Excellent knowledge of the market which acheived a surprising quick & satisfying sale!

Simon has been wonderful in helping us prepare and sell.