A neighbour pays $1.68 million for a unit with a garage after an auction, topping the reserve price by about $80,000. The purchase gives the buyer ownership of half of a boutique Art Deco building.

Multiple outlets report the sale attracts competition from several first home buyers, with five first home purchasers among those bidding. The neighbour ultimately wins the auction by offering more than the reserve, indicating stronger demand from this buyer compared with the first home buyers.

While the accounts share the same core details, they differ mainly in emphasis. The Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald and The Age all focus on the outbidding outcome and the final price, including the garage feature and the fact that the buyer takes a half share in the building. No additional dispute, conditions of sale, or buyer identity details are provided in the supplied summaries, and all reports align on the key figures and auction result.