Construction dampened by supply chain and labour shortage concerns
Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that Victoria has seen a further decline in the value of construction work carried...
Victoria’s greenfield land market closes out 2021 on a high
The RPM Group’s most recent report on residential land supply shows that greenfield lot prices hit a 2021 high in quarter four, increasing by...
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Living large with north orientation
Links Property Torquay has just listed a solid four-bedroom family home that offers coast living in one of Torquay’s most sought after and well-established...
Market snaps up Villawood’s latest Estuary 2 release
Leopold’s Estuary 2 is being snapped up as swiftly as it hits the market, underscoring developer Villawood Properties’ faith in reprising its popular Bellarine...
Coastal lifestyle without compromise
Ocean Grove is well and truly on the map as a favoured destination to live, invest, retire, or holiday. With the increase in population, as...
Front row pricesfor builder’s masterpiece in Riverside Drive
Whitford Real Estate’s auction of 6 Riverside Drive Torquay saw the Lachlan Shepherd designed home sold by negotiation immediately after the auction for $3,225,000. Situated...
Lending activity to new homebuyers remains strong
The most recent release from the ABS on Lending to Households and Businesses data for November 2021 illuminates the facts on housing finance commitments...
Apollo Bay’s year in the sun
It has been a dynamite year for the property market on the coast. Buyer enthusiasm and property sales transactions have been at unprecedented levels, and...
Charming beach home with huge backyard
Old Torquay continues to shine in the property market, some big numbers are being achieved as buyers look to consolidate in the heart of...
Victoria passes 70,000 new builds
Victorian residential building approvals topped 70,000 in 2021 as the building and construction industry continued to lead the state’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
MBV urges Victorians to show holiday spirit to their builder or tradie
Master Builders Victoria (MBV) asks consumers to be kind and patient with builders and tradespeople this festive holiday season as the building and construction...
Spectacular St Leonards home with bay views
St Leonards has become the jewel in the crown when it comes to bayside living on the Bellarine. Young families, investors, and retirees have been...
Villawood’s Estuary release a rare peninsula opportunity
A new land release by leading national developer Villawood Properties at its Leopold Estuary community is expected to draw an excited response from buyers...
Bisinella’s solar rebate supports lifestyle switch
Backyard fun, trips to the park and summer days at the beach – Simon and Jami Robinson are reaping the rewards of making the...
Buyers flock to region’s biggest display village
The largest display village in the Geelong/Surf Coast region has been buzzing with activity since it opened at Villawood Properties’ Armstrong Mount Duneed in...
Architecturally designed homes without the price tag
For more than six decades, Glenvill has woven itself into the fabric of Australia’s built landscape. Its foundation is based on the continued delivery of...
Bellarine Peninsula’s 10 million dollar man
Records are tumbling on the Bellarine as experienced rural and lifestyle agent Peter Lindeman from Elders Geelong closes a $10 million deal on a...
Bellarine Peninsula’s Baywater Estate celebrates milestone
Bisinella Developments has just announced the construction of Stage 14 of Baywater Estate – the final stage in the sold-out Bellarine Peninsula development –...
Auctions continue to show strength in the coastal market
Agents are seeing some great results from auction campaigns with Great Ocean Properties’ auction of 12 Lialeeta Road, Fairhaven, selling almost $1m above reserve. Quoted...
Building site theft a growing concern
A Master Builders Victoria spokesperson is seeking to raise awareness about theft from building sites due to supply shortages which have increased dramatically in...
Split level living in a quiet court setting
With Torquay homes selling like hotcakes, it is no surprise that by the time the marketing campaign gets into full swing, offers are already...
Changes to building code must be handled right, or we all wear the costs says peak body
Master Builders Victoria (MBV) has expressed concern that the Victorian Government is trying to push through substantial changes to the building code relating to...
Making sense of the new land market during recent CCOVID-19 lockdowns
During this year's COVID-19 lockdowns, the new land market has continued to remain extremely strong throughout Melbourne and Greater Geelong. Red23, specialist sales and marketing...