Patience pays for ex-Docker with property investment sale
Nice guys don't always finish last. In fact, sometimes they end up with successful sporting careers, popular radio shows and solid property investments.
Former Docker Shaun McManus is one such guy.
McManus has just offloaded an investment property in Secret Harbour for $690,000, which represents a solid gain on the $410,000 he paid for it in 2011.
But his Secret Harbour property journey hasn't been plain sailing. In fact, you could say that owning a home in the area is a bit like being a Dockers' fan, with many disappointments and the occasional flash of glory.
But McManus — once known as the club's 'uphill skiing champion' because of his toughness and resilience in overcoming two knee reconstructions — stayed the course when the area nose-dived.
Median values were $482,000 in 2011, and slid down to $435,000 a decade later in 2021. One of the home's bathrooms. Credit: supplied Shaun McManus offloaded the investment property for $690,000. Credit: supplied
But they hit $495,000 in 2022 and have jumped 50 per cent over the last two years to hit a median of $793,000.
According to the Real Estate Institute of WA, Secret Harbour has outperformed the metropolitan area over the last decade, jumping 65.8 per cent compared to 41 per cent in Greater Perth.
McManus is also part of Australia's greatest sporting dynasty, which includes inaugural Fremantle coach Gerard Neesham, Sam Kerr, Daniel Kerr, Melbourne Cup-winning jockey JJ Miller, among multiple other award-winning athletes. His high-profile family includes Rove McManus, a triple gold Logie-winning entertainer. The home is close to an award-winning golf course, the local school and popular shops. Credit: supplied The home was sold via property agent Gabrielle Abbott of Opal Realty. Credit: supplied
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom property was built in 2002 and sits on a 405sqm block close to the award-winning golf course, the local school and popular shops.
It was sold via property agent Gabrielle Abbott of Opal Realty.
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