Real estate agents are preparing for a bumper second half of spring, a time where the property market traditionally blossoms.
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In years gone by, warmer weather and the end of football season brings more buyers and vendors to the market.
Bendigo Real Estate Agent principal Nekti Tzouroutis said following the AFL Grand Final, there's always a flurry of people want to view and inspect property.
"The AFL season is usually over by now and already the demand has been phenomenal," Mr Tzouroutis said.
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The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic aren't being felt by Bendigo's real estate buyers, according to Mr Tzouroutis.
"If anything, I believe there's been more urgency from people to get out there and inspect," he said.
"I can't see it tapering off leading into Christmas."
Testament to the demand for property is the sale of a property in Sedgwick.
"I sold 58 Claremont Place, Sedgwick, sight unseen from a Queensland buyer, purely from our social media campaign," Mr Tzouroutis said.
"The property received an unconditional offer within less than a week of the campaign going to market."
The short turnaround time between listing and sale aligns with Barry Plant Bendigo's partner and senior sales consultant Jesse Forbes' recent experiences.
"We listed six properties last week and they've all sold this week," Mr Forbes said.
"The Bendigo market is going nuts at the moment.
"We are putting them up and they are coming straight down, sold within hours of being listed."
There's no given price point the market is drawn to, although properties priced at below $500,000 are receiving the most interest.
"Kangaroo Flat and Golden Square are performing really well, but anything over 600 square metres is drawing attention," Mr Forbes said.
A four bedroom property, priced at $595,000, at 18 Galloway Street, Ascot is the type drawing interest from buyers looking to invest in Bendigo's suburbs.
"Generally, properties priced between $500,000 to $700,000 will be sold in a week or two," Mr Forbes said.
A host of first home buyers are seeking to enter the market, given government incentives on offer, according to Mr Forbes.
"There are a lot of people staying at home and not spending money, so they are investing it into real estate," he said.
"Melbourne buyers have helped, but I don't think it's the driving force behind the market's strength."
For more property listings, check out Real Estate View, published every Friday and Saturday in the Bendigo Advertiser, or visit realestateview.com.au