Inevitably, with very strong sales over the Spring and early Summer period, stock levels (which are always tight in our area) fall, and again agents focus will turn to listings.

There are currently a number of listings in the pipeline, and some that have sold prior to even going on the market. Registering on our alerts will let you know when properties are loaded onto the web, however don’t be afraid to call from time to time as there can often be a lag period between getting the property listed and the photographs being taken and seeing the property come onto the market. This lag period can be all that is required for a very keen buyer.

Please call me if you would like to discuss finding a property suitable for you.

Open houses this weekend

Saturday 20th February
12:00pm – 12:30pm 26 Alleyne Avenue, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 3 Port Phillip Court, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 19 Headland Drive, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 31 Rocklea Drive, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 18 Manna Gum Drive, Torquay
3:00pm – 3:30pm 1 Price Street, Torquay

Sunday 21st February
11:00am – 11:30am 26 Koomeela Drive, Torquay
11:00am – 11:30am 22/105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea
11:00am – 11:30am 36/105 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea
12:00pm – 12:30pm 15 Nautical Rise, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 2/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc
1:00pm – 1:30pm 1/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc
2:00pm – 2:30pm 3/45 Great Ocean Road. Jan Juc

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

Steve Ryan Photography

Below is an extract from leading demographer Bernard Salt, as written in the Herald-Sun on Saturday, January 30 when asked ‘What will be the next big sea change location?’

“The biggest change over the last year with regards to access to sea change locations has been the ring road around Geelong. In one fell swoop 23 sets of traffic lights between Corio and Grovedale/Waurn Ponds have been eliminated. It is now possible for the Melbourne market to access weekenders between Torquay and Lorne more quickly. I’d watch places like Jan Juc, Anglesea and Fairhaven”.

If you would like to discuss the above or require any further information, please call or email me.

Open Houses this weekend

Saturday 6th February
11:00am – 11:30am 5 New Street, Torquay Forthcoming Auction, Sat 13th of Feb @ 11:00 am
12:00pm – 12:30pm 26 Alleyne Avenue, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 7 Royston Lane, Jan Juc
2:00pm – 2:30pm 12 Grass Tree Court, Torquay
3:00pm – 3:30pm 26 Koomeela Drive, Torquay

Sunday 7th February
11:00am – 11:30am 31 Rocklea Drive, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 15 Nautical Rise, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 19 Headland Drive, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 2/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc
2:00pm – 2:30pm 1/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc
3:00pm – 3:30pm 3/20-22 Surf Coast Highway, Torquay

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

Steve Ryan Photography

The Surf Coast market continues to rise. The following properties have sold in the past few weeks. 3/8 Surf Coast Highway, 30 Highlander Street and 2/15 Koomeela Drive while 7 other properties are currently under negotiation.

If you are considering in investing in a coastal property or looking to relocate to the Surf Coast, please call or email me.

Open Houses this weekend

Saturday 23rd January
12:00pm – 1:30pm 281 Duffields Road, Jan Juc  Forthcoming Auction, Sat 23rd of Jan @ 1:30 pm
3:00pm – 3:30pm 7 Royston Lane. Jan Juc
3:00pm – 3:30pm 19 Headland Drive, Torquay

Sunday 24th January
11:00am – 11:30am 31 Rocklea Drive, Torquay
11:00am – 11:30am 12 Grass Tree Court, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 5 New Street, Torquay   Forthcoming Auction, Sat 13th of Feb @ 11:00 am
1:00pm – 1:30pm 2/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc
1:00pm – 1:30pm 1/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc
2:00pm – 2:30pm 3/20-22 Surf Coast Highway, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 26 Alleyne Avenue, Torquay
3:00pm – 3:30pm 4/45 Great Ocean Road, Jan Juc
3:00pm – 3:30pm 6/45 Great Ocean Road, Jan Juc
3:00pm – 3:30pm 3/45 Great Ocean Road, Jan Juc

Kind regards,

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

Steve Ryan Photography

With the Summer weather comes the Summer crowds, and as happens every year, the Coast is bursting with people. Thankfully, this will only last for a while, but to us agents, the effects can last for months and years. Many tourists, holiday tenants and visitors to the area at this time of the year become buyers in both the short and long term. The buyer we show around today may purchase in the next month, year or even two years! Sometimes, people purchase on their first trip and their first look. This is yet another reason why it is critical that properties for sale are priced correctly from the start. The one buyer you missed because your property is overpriced, may purchase another property nearby that is correctly priced. The longer a property is on the market, can lead buyers to ask ‘Why is this property still for sale?’ As the old saying goes: ‘Nobody wants a house that nobody wants’

Pricing correctly from the start is the main ingredient to any sale. Not marketing, not the agent. It always comes back to price

OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND

Saturday 9th January
12:00am – 12:30am 281 Duffields Road, Jan Juc   Forthcoming Auction Sat 23rd Jan 1:30 pm

Sunday 10th January
12:00am – 12:30am 281 Duffields Road, Jan Juc   Forthcoming Auction Sat 23rd Jan 1:30 pm
1:00pm – 1:30pm 3/20-22 Surf Coast Highway, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 1/3 Hoylake Avenue, Jan Juc

Come along to our opens, we’d love to see you there.

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

Steve Ryan Photography

Having decided that Torquay, Jan Juc or surrounds is the best place in Victoria to live or buy a holiday house, a potential buyer then has to go about finding out as much information as possible relative to locations and values in order that they may determine a budget and search in the right spots. Driving around Torquay or Jan Juc it is not immediately apparent that there are vast differences in investment levels required from street to street and indeed, in some cases from house to house!

Naturally the quality, age, size and construction type of a house has a bearing on worth and most potential buyers have a reasonable knowledge of value in this department if the size of the home is known. The unknown factor for those new to the area is the land value which in many cases has more inherent value than the improvements thereon. Getting as much information on land value in the area is the very best way to get a handle on the variations from area to area. For example a block in Jan Juc in the upper newer areas will presently attract around $500.00 per square metre, yet a block very close to the beach in Juc can achieve upwards of 850.00 per square metre especially if ocean views are in the mix or subdivision is a possibility. Conversely, blocks further out can be secured from around $320 – $330 per square metre with distance from the beach, services and outlooks also considerations. If you are looking on the prime end of The Esplanade, you might have a chance at $2k PSM …plus.

There are several recognised ‘zones’ within Torquay and Jan Juc and Great Ocean Road Real Estate hold precise information on all land values and recent sales in all of these areas. This information is crucial to our knowledge of Torquay and Jan Juc and we are more than happy to share it with all potential sellers and buyers.

If you are considering purchasing here we would be pleased to hear from you to impart our intimate knowledge of the market so you are well informed as you decide just which part of these beautiful towns you would like to invest in ……and enjoy!

Open houses this weekend:

Saturday 19th December
11:00pm –11:30pm 281 Duffields Road, Jan Juc
12:00am – 12:30am 7 Highlander Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4/20-22 Surf Coast Highway, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 3/20-22 Surf Coast Highway, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 7 Royston Lane, Jan Juc

Sunday 20th December
11:00pm –11:30pm 281 Duffields Road, Jan Juc
12:00pm – 12:30pm 9 Conside Crescent, Torquay

See you on the best Coast in the Country and have a great Christmas. Cheers

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

Steve Ryan Photography