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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Torquay Real Estate Open Home Inspections Feb 4 – 5

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

Where have all the people gone! …..yes , definitely quieter round town as holiday makers return to their homes, the kids go back to school and Mum and Dad back to work. A great season for us here in the holiday home rental market with vacancy rates very low and demand strong especially for those properties within close proximity to the beach. Great to see so many happy, smiling people dropping keys back having  enjoyed a lovely  time in Torquay or Juc.

This weekend we are conducting 18 open home for inspections and we have set up a mix of properties to give you the opportunity to inspect across all price ranges. Starting on Saturday morning from 11.00 AM we will present one of Torquay’s most affordable homes at 19 Warrin Street, Torquay and then work our way through the day with the final open for Saturday being 246 Grossman Road, Torquay – an outstanding residence on 1.5 beautifully established acres.

Stop press : Top new listing at 7 Sandy Way, Torquay . As new brick veneer with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three living areas and a gorgeous deck with a northerly aspect. $ 540,000-560,000.

We look forward to seeing you on the Coast!

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, Laura Andrews:  0488 203 737

Torquay Real Estate Open Home Inspections Jan 21-22

Hello from all here at Great Ocean Road Real Estate in sunny Torquay

Amid a bit of uncertainty in the world comes the good news of interest rate cuts. When the Reserve bank gave us an early Christmas present of a 25 basis point rate cut, it marked the first back-to-back monthly cut since April 2009. The December reduction alone will save the average mortgage holder – with a $ 300,000.00, 25 year loan- about $ 47.00 a month. With more interest rate cuts predicted in the coming months, this will surely help all of us enter the New Year with optimism and a smile!

To help you make that move to the Coast we present the following for your viewing pleasure and we look forward to seeing you in the place to be!

Look forward to seeing you on the best Coast in Victoria!

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

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

Torquay Real Estate Open House Inspections December 17 & 18

HO, HO, HO! Santa is scheduled to travel from the North Pole and drop down the chimney in less than 10 sleeps. December is a month of excitement for all with school holidays starting, treasured time with family and friends, Christmas presents, wining and dining and lastly going on holidays. Over the last week there has been a clear increase in Torquay’s population with holiday makers settling into holiday houses, caravan parks and heading off to the beach.

As the New Year is just around the corner now is the time to starting thinking about your new year’s resolutions and the “To Do” list for2012. If you have been talking about having a holiday home on the coast, your opportunity awaits. We currently have properties that could be used as either family homes, investment or holiday homes and we have something to meet everyone’s budget including yours.

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

Hope to see you on the Coast soon!

Torquay Real Estate Team members

Geoff Bennet –                                     0458 513 860

Michael Ferris –                                     0458 513 860

Laura Andrews -                                     0428 166 142