• BEGINNER’S luck paid off for two first home buyers who beat strong competition to secure a deceased estate in Rosebery for $1.35 million — $150,000 above reserve.

Couple Simon Somervail and Danya Bilinsky were one of six parties who registered to bid on the four-bedroom renovator’s delight at 53a Harris St.

After a moment of hesitation from buyers and a rejected offer of $1 million, the auction opened at $1.1 million.

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Auctioneer Jason Kazanis overseas the auction. Picture: Toby ZernaSource:News Limited