Residential Sales Specialist, Darlinghurst & Surry Hills
Nicholas Murray has spent his entire life in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. He grew up here, plays here, and has built his professional career here, which means when he talks about Darlinghurst and Surry Hills, he’s not reading from a suburb profile. He knows the streets, the buildings, the strata issues, the buyer profiles, and the price points that matter at a granular level that only comes from genuinely being part of a community.
As Sales Manager at Murray Property, Nicholas specialises in residential property sales across Darlinghurst and Surry Hills, auction campaigns, off-market results, and investment property exits. He holds a NSW Real Estate Licence and is a proud member of the Bondi Surf Life Saving Club and a former Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Club player.
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What vendors say
“Nicholas did an amazing job in selling our property. He took the trouble of arranging works on the property to present it for sale as it was very run down and in need of renovations. Nicholas suggested an auction and ran weekly and weekend opens. The auction was a great success.“ — Verified vendor, Surry Hills
“I had the pleasure of working with Nicholas Murray from Murray Property to sell my townhouse, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the very beginning, he demonstrated an impressive understanding of the market and a keen ability to connect with buyers.“ — Verified vendor, Murray Property
“If you want an agent who brings real integrity to the job — not just as a brand promise but in the way they actually behave under pressure — I’d recommend Nicholas without hesitation. What stood out most was a moment near the end of the process when a complication arose that could have derailed everything. Nicholas went well out of his way to arrange a property valuation at short notice that resolved the issue entirely. He didn’t have to do that. It wasn’t his problem to solve. He did it anyway — and that’s the measure of the person.“ — Verified purchaser, Murray Property
“It was a pleasure working with Nicholas — he had great communication and professionalism.“ — Verified client, Murray Property
Suburbs Nicholas specialises in
Nicholas focuses his sales practice on the 2010 postcode, Darlinghurst and Surry Hills, with additional coverage across Potts Point, Paddington, Redfern and Elizabeth Bay.
Darlinghurst — One of inner Sydney’s most tightly held property markets. Approximately 10 houses list per month against 56–67 sold annually. When a well-presented Darlinghurst terrace comes to market with the right campaign, buyers who have been waiting compete hard. Nicholas knows the street hierarchy, Forbes, Palmer, Victoria, Liverpool, and the buyer profiles that match each address.
Surry Hills — A suburb with 0.22% stock on market and a 71% auction clearance rate on a rolling three-month average. Nicholas has sold across the full spectrum of Surry Hills stock, terraces on Bourke and Riley, apartments on Crown Street, studios in the Foveaux corridor, and understands what drives premiums and what limits them at a street and building level.
How Nicholas approaches a sale
Honest appraisal first. Nicholas will tell you what your property is worth based on genuine comparable sales, not an inflated number designed to win the listing. An overpriced campaign in Darlinghurst or Surry Hills accumulates days-on-market stigma that erodes the final result. An accurately priced campaign with a motivated buyer pool produces the best outcome.
Auction for the right stock. For Darlinghurst and Surry Hills houses and quality terraces, auction is almost always the right method. The suburbs’ buyer depth, tight stock and competitive demand create exactly the conditions that produce results above reserve. Nicholas manages pre-auction buyer qualification systematically, identifying serious buyers early, building competition in the buyer pool, and positioning the property for a strong auction day result.
Off-market where appropriate. Nicholas maintains an active database of qualified buyers looking for property in both suburbs. For vendors who value privacy, need a quick result, or want to test the market before committing to a public campaign, an off-market approach is sometimes the right first step.
Present, not delegate. Nicholas runs your campaign personally, not a junior agent. He is at every open home, every buyer follow-up, and every negotiation. The person who appraised your property is the person who delivers your result.
Recent results
Murray Property has sold properties across Surry Hills and Darlinghurst with results including:
- 13 Chapman Street, Surry Hills. 3-bedroom house, sold by private treaty, highest recorded sale price in the Murray Property portfolio at $1.6 million, 24 days on market.
- Properties sold across Woolloomooloo, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Elizabeth Bay and Chippendale.
- Average days on market for recent campaigns: 24–135 days depending on property type and price point.
For a full list of recent sales, visit our recently sold page
Qualifications
- Licensed Real Estate Agent, NSW
- Member, Bondi Surf Life Saving Clu
- Former Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Club player
- Based in the Eastern Suburbs his entire life