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The best of country and coast

Torquay Heights is the last bastion of acreage lifestyle living in Torquay, a place where you can forget that you are actually in town...

Your dream lifestyle on one acre

Where on the Bellarine can you find a spacious residence on a large parcel of land but still in town close to all the...

Rates and inflation on upwards trajectory

The Reserve Bank's decision to increase the cash rate by 50 basis points from 0.35 per cent to 0.85 per cent has caused some...

Beach days are calling

Opportunities to secure a residence close to the beachfront are few and far between in the current Torquay property market, so it has been...

Hinterland oasis offers hybrid lifestyle-business opportunity

The Bellbrae hinterland area of the Surf Coast has become highly sought-after by homebuyers looking for a peaceful semi-rural environment to call home. One Agency...

Builders to remain busy through to end of 2023

The most recent data released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) that tracks monthly building approvals data for detached houses and multi-units shows...

Enormous pipeline of work to complete across the construction sector

The ABS has recently released preliminary data on construction work undertaken across all states and territories for the March quarter of 2022.

Private townhouse in blue-chip location

This townhouse is positioned in one of Lorne’s most popular streets, only three blocks from the main street action and the iconic foreshore/beach precinct...

Hear the ocean roar

When you dream about the perfect lifestyle or seaside holiday, one can only assume you think of beachfront. The luxury of being able to walk...

Town by town snapshot: Portarlington

The size of Portarlington is approximately 24.8 square kilometres and it has 12 parks covering nearly 5.4 per cent of its total area.

Tough time ahead for renters until investors jump back in

The rent crisis is starting to hit home after being highlighted throughout the election campaign as a major concern.

Locals feeling the pain as city based buyers move in

Escalating regional property prices and lower wages outside of capital cities are leading to a blow out in the time needed to save for...

Desirable court location just metres to beach

When you think of a beach home, most people envisage a home near the beach which is rarely what you get, but not this...

timeless principles to steer you through negotiations

If you want a sure-fire way to succeed at negotiations – whether it's with your partner over who takes out the bins or for...

Accessing your super for a deposit remains top priority for peak body

Accessing finance for a deposit is the biggest obstacle for Australians trying to buy their first home, especially those paying rent while saving for...

Six bedder with stunning views by the bay

Portarlington is a thriving bayside community that offers a relaxed lifestyle but still remains close to everything you need, including Melbourne via a state-of-the-art...

Normalisation on the horizon for Victoria’s greenfield land market

RPM’s latest first quarter Greenfield Market Report for 2022 suggests the first signs of cooling for the Victorian greenfield land market to a normalised...

Land shortage thwarts any significant drop in lot values

Red23, specialist sales and marketing partners for land developments across Victoria, have released their latest April New Land Update report. In this latest update, Red23...

Spectacular Jan Juc masterpiece

Jan Juc offers something a little different when it comes to living a seaside lifestyle. This coastal hinterland hamlet is, more often than not, the...

Peak building body on board with State Budget

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) has welcomed the Victorian Government's investments in planning reform, infrastructure, and training in the 2022/23 Victorian State Budget. With the building...

Rental crisis continues despite increasing investor activity

The number of property investors active in the market in March increased by 2.9 per cent over the month, according to the Australian Bureau...

Political parties must address rental undersupply

Rental shortages, and lack of affordable rentals, are becoming a hot political topic coming into the federal election. Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has...

Private, tranquil, front row Fairhaven oasis

The Great Ocean Road is a spectacular and iconic destination boasting some of the most amazing outlooks along Victoria’s coast. From rugged clifftops to white...

Local builder pulls the pin as crippling supply chain challenges hit home

Local builder Anthony Lococo has been 'on the tools' for more than 25 years, and proudly running his own building company Lococo Build for...