Place auctioneer Paul Curtain introduces 38 Wendell St, Norman Park at the start of the hour-long auction. Picture: Debra Bela

38 Wendell St, Norman Park

Michael Groom at his parents riverside home in Norman Park. Picture: Zak Simmonds

The property has a slipway leading to the water.

The river kept moving as the auction paused to negotiate. Pictures: Debra Bela

Mr Curtain had to find a replacement auctioneer for his 11am auction as the Wendell St auction went for an hour. Picture: Debra Bela