Greetings from the team at Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Torquay.

 In interesting article in the Herald Sun last Friday under the heading ‘The ‘burbs that buck the trend ‘. Quote – ‘ Data collated exclusively for the Herald Sun shows the top 10 areas for achieving peak median price over the past year ( 2010 ) . Torquay 30 per cent tops the list and sea-change competitor Sorrento 20 per Cent …………….’ The accompanying last quarter graph carries an asterisk rider * Fewer than 30 sales…..

 We would suggest this is in reference to settled sales as there were considerably more sales achieved in the last quarter of 2010 than 30. The report is of course great news for the market here and reflective of the future for property in Torquay, Jan Juc and surrounds. 30% appears high to us though we did have a run of top end sales from Oct to Nov 2011 which would have lifted the ‘middle sale ‘considerably. Median charts are probably more reliable over a longer period of time. Just the same – yet another Great reason to invest in this beautiful part of the Coast!

 Another busy weekend coming up with opens and booked inspections and please remember, if you can’t make it to an open, all our properties are available for inspection by appointment 7 days a week.

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Happy New Year from Torquay Real Estate 2012

Greetings from Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Torquay.

Torquay has seen many changes throughout 2011. Growth in the Torquay/Jan Juc area has increased to a permanent population of over 12,000. 2011 has been the year of growth and continual real estate development with the RACV complex, the relocation of the Surf Coast Shire Offices and the Torquay boat Club. These developments are helping to establish Torquay as a fantastic self sufficient community with world class facilities and local clubs for everyone to enjoy.

Over the last week, many have enjoyed a Summer Christmas in Torquay and the socialising and festivities are set to continue for New Years Eve with many events and parties set to take place in the local community. We have much to look forward to in 2012 with many more business’s small and large setting up shop on the Surf Coast.

With so much happening throughout the area, the Torquay housing market remains steady in all sectors including permanent, holiday and investment development situations. With the New Year almost here why not make your new years resolution to make the sea Change to the wonderful Torquay, Jan Juc area.

Open houses this week
Saturday 31st December
3:00pm – 3:30pm Surfcoast Spa Apartments, Anglesea
Tuesday 3rd January
3:00pm – 3:30pm Surfcoast Spa Apartments, Anglesea

We wish you a happy new year along our Coast and we look forward to seeing you in 2012. Enjoy the sun, summer and sand!

Have a property or land to sell? List with us.

Hope to see you on the Coast soon!

Torquay Real Estate Team members

Geoff Bennett 0458 513 860, Michael Ferris 0428 882 666 & Laura Andrews 0488 203 737

Greetings from great Ocean Road Real Estate, Torquay

The REIV is presently involved in consultation with Government in relation to the interesting issue of Mandatory Disclosure which involves the energy rating of homes for sale or lease and a potential requirement for Vendors and Landlords to pay a fee for a ‘ thermal assessment ‘ which will be provided to potential buyers and tenants. Preliminary discussion papers from Government provides six options from ‘do nothing‘ to ‘a full thermal assessment’ at a cost of about $ 824.00.

Government is suggesting that providing more information about a home will help buyers to make their choices. So, will charging a seller or Landlord a fee to provide this report result in improvements? Might one suggest that this requirement will not change how owners use their homes – they might have a very sustainable home but live a very unsustainable life in it. Please let us know if you have any thoughts in relation to this subject.

Another busy weekend in Torquay / Jan Juc commencing with the Auction of 7 Prestwick Avenue Jan Juc this Saturday at 11.00 AM. Please see the following for opens and feature properties.

Open houses this weekend
Saturday 8th October
10:30am –11:00am 7 Prestwick Avenue, Jan Juc
11:00am –11:30am 34 Sunset Strip, Jan Juc
1:00pm – 1:45pm Surfcoast Spa Apartments- 105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea
1:00pm – 1:30pm 19 Warrin Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 14A Marner Close, Jan Juc
2:00pm – 2:30pm 17 Rippleside Drive, Torquay
3:00pm – 3:30pm 6/45 Great Ocean Road, Jan Juc
3:00pm – 3:30pm 11 Norfolk Boulevard, Torquay
Sunday 9th October
11:00am – 11:30am 3/13 Darian Road, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:45pm Surfcoast Spa Apartments- 105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea
1:00pm – 1:30pm 14 Marner Close, Jan Juc

Hope we see you on the Coast over the weekend!

Geoff Bennet, Michael Ferris & Laura Andrews
0458 513 860, 0428 882 666 & 0428 166 142

The spring weather is bringing people from near and far to enjoy the beauty of Torquay. With 25 degree days it is evident that people are ready for a tan and a hit of Vitamin D whilst enjoying the HUGE range of pristine beaches! The increase in properties offered for Public Auction is also an indication of good weather and ample activity amongst buyers and sellers alike.

There has been an increase in enquiries across the board from permanent and holiday rentals to sales enquiries. The number of people attending open for inspection has increased which is positive for those selling or considering placing their property on the market in the coming months. It is a great time for buyers, as we have a vast amount of properties available for sale ranging from entry level units to premium acreage properties in Bell Beach.

One of the fabulous properties we recommend you inspect is 34 Sunset Strip in Jan Juc. This property is ideal for a fantastic permanent residence or holiday home located close to the beach and the local shops.

Great Ocean Road Real Estate are the proud major sponsors of the 66th Annual Torquay Golf Week starting Sunday 2nd October. We are also supporting Relay for Life with a team walking for 24 hours to raise awareness and money for Cancer.

If you would like to help support this great cause, please get behind us and make a donation in our Torquay office.

Open houses this weekend
Saturday 24th September
11:00am –11:30am 34 Sunset Strip, Jan Juc
12:00pm – 12:30pm19 Warrin Street Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 29 Ocean View Crescent, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:45pm Surfcoast Spa Apartments- 105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea
2:00pm – 2:30pm 14A Marner Close, Jan Juc
2:00pm – 2:30pm 14 Marner Close, Jan Juc
3:00pm – 3:30pm 11 Norfolk Boulevard, Torquay
Sunday 25th September
11:00am –11:30am 34 Sunset Strip, Jan Juc
12:00pm –12:30pm 7 Prestwick Avenue, Jan Juc
1:00pm – 1:45pm Surfcoast Spa Apartments- 105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea
1:00pm – 1:30pm 48 Centreside Drive, Torquay

STAY SUN SMART THIS SUMMER!

September Greetings from the team at Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Torquay

August is over and just where is the year going! Already we are meeting sellers gearing up for the summer and this month has seen some great listings come in (and several sell) with marketing starting over the next few weeks. Interesting statistics coming from our most recent house sales include an average sale price of $629,000 and a median (middle sale) of $581,000. Bear in mind that we did have three very high end sales for August that does affect the average. The median figure is slightly up on figures for June and July. Pretty good indicators for a winter sales season!

This week we have some great new property and real estate listings including 34 Sunset Strip in Jan Juc, 7 Prestwick Avenue Jan Juc, 29 Ocean View Cres Torquay, 8 Driftwood Place Torquay and a very affordable coastal offering at 19 Warrin St Torquay – Auction circa $430,000-$460,000. Please see below for further details together with open days and times.

Open houses this weekend

Saturday 3rd September
11:00am –11:30am 11 Norfolk Boulevard, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 18 Rippleside Drive, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 35 Centreside Drive, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 79 Spring Valley Drive, Torquay
3:00pm – 3:30pm 24 Ballyliffen Crescent, Torquay

Sunday 4th September
11:00am – 11:30am 3/13 Darian Road, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 29 Ocean View Crescent, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 24 Ballyliffen Crescent, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 14A Marner Close, Jan Juc
2:00pm – 2:30pm 14 Marner Close, Jan Juc

Look forward to seeing you on the Coast!