Many of you will know that our extensive property guide, “Welcome To Our Backyard” features each week in the middle pages of The Surf Coast Times and The Bellarine Times. What you may not know is that for those of you who don’t reside in the Surf Coast Shire, you can still read the paper online each week and access our property guide from your home or workplace. Simply follow the steps below.:

1. Log onto www.surfcoasttimes.com.au
2. Click on the image of the Surf Coast Times paper in the middle of the page.
3. Click ‘Open Publication’
4. This will allow you to scroll through the paper on your screen!

You can also request to be mailed copies each week and to subscribe to their online news.

Open Houses this weekend

Saturday 24th July
11:00am – 11:30am 1 Longshore Street, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 14 Rosedale Drive, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 21 Conside Crescent, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 3 Nestor Court, Torquay

Sunday 25th July
12:00pm – 12:30pm 7 Loch Lomond Crescent, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 1540 Anglesea Road, Bellbrae
2:00pm – 2:30pm 2/153 The Esplanade, Torquay

See you in Our Backyard.

Geoff Bennett
geoff@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0458 513 860

New railway station a boost for Surf Coast commuters

RAIL connections from the Surf Coast to Melbourne have received a major boost announcing a new station for the region’s newest neighbour, Armstrong Creek.

The new station to sit on the existing railway line between Ghazeepore Road and the Surf Coast Highway. This connection will further enhance the benefits of the Ring Road by improving access to the Surf Coast.

The government is taking action to build the right infrastructure for growth to lock in a prosperous future for regional Victoria, one of the state’s key growth corridors.

The new station will provide enhanced access for residents to central Geelong and Melbourne and, as the most westerly station in Geelong, service the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast region.
(Source Surf Coast Times)

Open houses this week

Saturday 3rd July
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 1540 Anglesea Road, Bellbrae
2:00pm – 2:30pm 24 Conside Crescent, Torquay

Sunday 4th July
11:00am – 11:30am 8 Watersun Road, Jan Juc
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 3/9 Ozan Crescent, Jan Juc
2:00pm – 2:30pm 1 Longshore Street, Torquay

See you on our coast.

Geoff Bennett
geoff@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0458 513 860

Over 40 years combined experience added with support and knowledge of the largest real estate network on the Great Ocean Road. A dedicated team that understands the true importance of your investment property and your financial future.

TORQUAY 
LINDA MILLS
Accredited Senior Property Manager
Agent’s Representative
Torquay Resident
M: 0457 303 539
E: linda@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

AIREYS INLET /LORNE
MELISSAH DWYER
Agent’s Representative
Lorne Resident
M: 0411 371 203
E: melissah@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

APOLLO BAY 
SALLY CANNON
Agent’s Representative
Apollo Bay Resident
M: 0439 806 271
E: sally@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

If we can assist with any of your Property Management needs, please give us a call. 

Open Houses this weekend

Saturday 19th June
11:00am – 11:30am 7 Loch Lomond Crescent, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 14 Rosedale Drive, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 23 Springbank Circuit, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 22 Bass Drive, Torquay
3:00pm – 3:30pm 11A Endeavour Drive, Torquay

Sunday 20th June
12:00pm – 12:30pm 24 Conside Crescent, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 3/9 Ozan Crescent, Jan Juc
2:00pm – 2:30pm 2/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc
3:00pm – 3:30pm 4/45 Great Ocean Road, Jan Juc
3:00pm – 3:30pm 6/45 Great Ocean Road, Jan Juc 
 
Come along to an Open House, we’d love to see you there.

Geoff Bennett
geoff@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0458 513 860

Welcome to Winter from all at the Torquay office of Great Ocean Road Real Estate. If you have been in Torquay / Jan Juc lately you would have enjoyed some of the most glorious Autumn weather and if you are wondering if this is usual, we are pleased to report that every season here has something to offer for visitors and residents alike – that is why our real estate is so well sought!

May sales volume was again excellent and whilst we welcome the hold on interest rates announced on Tuesday, we have not seen any change in confidence from any sector of the market across all price ranges in any recent months.

As with last winter we expect sales activity to continue despite the chill factor as permanent resident seekers in particular will purchase in accordance with their requirements regardless of the weather and savvy holiday investors come down to check out properties in conditions that may not be quite as ‘beachy’ during the wetter times!

We have some top new real estate listings for you to check out at present and yes, we are still open 7 days a week to ensure the very best in coverage and commitment for all our clients ……..even if it is a little harder to get out from under the doona at 6.30am on a weekend to get the open signs out!! 10 open for inspections this weekend with 5 of these new listings (23 Springbank Circuit is great value in particular).

Open houses this weekend.

Saturday 5th June
11:00am – 11:30am 3 Port Phillip Court, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 14 Rosedale Drive, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 22 Bass Drive, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 23 Springbank Circuit, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 11A Endeavour Drive, Torquay
3:00pm – 3:30pm 3/9 Ozan Crescent, Jan Juc

Sunday 6th June
11:00am-11:30am 2/45 Boston Road, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 24 Conside Crescent, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 296 Grossmans Road, Torquay
3:00pm – 3:30pm 2/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc

Look forward to seeing you on the Coast.

Geoff Bennett
geoff@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0458 513 860

May is historically our quietest month of business on the Great Ocean Road. Reason being there are no long weekends or school holidays to encourage the visitors to town. Interestingly, on the real estate front we continue to be busy. 7 sales in 7 days in 1 of our offices is unbelievable for this time of year.

For the serious buyers, you should be down here this month. Plenty of property to choose from and less competition than the summer months. Our business is open 7 days and we welcome you enquiry via phone, email or a personal visit.

Open Houses this weekend

Saturday 8th May
11:00am – 11:30am 45 Grandview Road, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 2/45 Boston Road, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 5 New Street, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 14 Rosedale Drive, Torquay
3:00pm – 4:00pm 26 Bells Boulevard, Jan Juc

Sunday 9th May
11:00am – 11:30am 3 Port Phillip Court, Torquay
12:30pm-1:30pm 296 Grossmans Road, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 1/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc
2:00pm – 2:30pm 2/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc

Forthcoming Auctions
26 Bells Boulevard JAN JUC    Sat 22nd of May @ 1:00 pm
45 Grandview Road TORQUAY    Sat 29th of May @ 11:00 am

See you in Our Backyard.

Geoff Bennett
geoff@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0458 513 860