
DAVID SCIOLA
Partner and Auctioneer
David Sciola specialises in the sale and auction of Victorian and Edwardian homes across Stonnington, with a particular focus on Armadale, Malvern, Prahran, and Windsor.
David Sciola is a highly regarded sales consultant and auctioneer with Jellis Craig Stonnington, working alongside Carla Fetter in one of the area’s most consistently high-performing sales teams.
David specialises in the sale of period homes across Stonnington, with a particular focus on Victorian and Edwardian properties in Armadale, Malvern, Prahran, and Windsor. His work centres on character homes, family residences, and tightly held inner-suburban streets where nuance, pricing accuracy, and buyer psychology play a critical role in the final result.
As an auctioneer, David is known for a calm, controlled, and decisive style. He is regularly entrusted with competitive and high-stakes auctions, where his ability to read buyer behaviour, manage momentum, and communicate clearly under pressure helps vendors extract maximum value — even in complex or shifting market conditions.
Alongside Carla Fetter, David holds strong market share across Armadale, Malvern, Prahran, and Windsor, with a proven track record of successful sales across a broad range of price points. Their campaigns are defined by disciplined pricing strategy, thoughtful presentation advice, and a clear plan for engaging the most motivated buyers in the market.
Much of David’s work comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting a reputation built on transparency, sound advice, and consistent outcomes. Vendors value his straightforward approach, local knowledge, and ability to guide them through what is often one of the most significant decisions they will make.
Timing the Market
Every year I speak to buyers who tell me they’re going to wait. Wait for more certainty. Wait for prices to come back. Wait until spring. Wait until after the next interest rate decision. Wait until after the election. Wait until after winter. The reasons change, but the logic is usually the same: surely there…
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After a very busy March, the market has clearly shifted gears a little over the past few weeks. There’s a lot going on. War. Inflation. Tax reform. For some people, buying and selling has understandably fallen down the priority list. And that’s ok. If you’re looking for an excuse not to move right now, there’s…
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One of the most common things I hear from homeowners is this: “We’ll probably sell once the market improves.” Reasonable thought. The problem is that timing property markets is far harder than it sounds. Many owners spend years waiting for the perfect moment, only to find prices have moved far less than expected. And in…
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