‘Lorne Property – Market Round up’. One of the most positive weeks in real estate of the past 52 with crucial announcements that are fantastic confidence boosters as we march into our summer selling season. Firstly, the confirmation that our four major banks have passed on the .25% interest rate reduction from the R.B.A. Being the second reduction in two months and with the R.B.A not meeting again until February, the injection of confidence to consumers is a very welcome Christmas present.

Secondly, with stage 4A of the Geelong By-pass opening today “all roads lead to Lorne”. This final stage takes out the last two remaining sets of traffic lights and completes what we all have been waiting for.

‘Lorne – Weekly report’. Our book of well priced home listings has continued to grow with a diverse range of stock across all markets in which we specialise. A great opportunity is at hand to secure your lifestyle asset at arguably the best value in the past 20 years. Wye River real estate has continued to deliver good volumes of transactions to those well priced Vendors and the recent sale of 1/11 Staughton Avenue in Lorne was the first coastal property post interest rate reduction transaction. A very happy Vendor, Purchaser and all in a very short turn around. Well done to our Lorne female sales person Karen Stribling who transacted both sides of the sale.

‘Lorne – Open houses this weekend’

Saturday 10th December
12:00pm – 12:30pm 56 Deans Marsh Road, Lorne
12:00pm – 12:30pm 58 Deans Marsh Road, Lorne
12:00pm – 12:30pm 1020 Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Road, Bambra
1:00pm – 1:30pm 12 Wallace Street, Lorne
2:00pm – 2:30pm 14 George Street, Lorne
2:00pm – 2:30pm 220 Birregurra Road, Birregurra
3:00pm – 3:30pm 75 Charles Street, Lorne
3:00pm – 3:30pm 77 Charles Street, Lorne

Sunday 11th December
12:00pm – 12:30pm 3/17 Minapre Street, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4 Roache Court, Lorne
2:00pm – 2:30pm 13/3-9 Armytage Street, Lorne
2:00pm – 2:30pm 5/3-9 Armytage Street, Lorne

‘Lorne – No better place in the world’.

‘Lorne – You must have a look at this’. Perched above Lorne Avenue and with rear access from Harvey Street this charming original 3 bedroom family dwelling boats a view as good as any on the entire Great Ocean Road coastline. Having just been reduced in price from $1.4 million to $1.08 million this property must now be on your list to view! Details here.

‘Lorne – Quote of the week’. “Everything you can imagine is real!” Picasso

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‘Lorne – Market round up’. According to R. P. Data consumer sentiment information released by Westpac and the Melbourne Institute showed an 8% improvement in the real estate consumer mindset over September. The lift in consumer spirits is welcome news and may mark a turning point for confidence levels amongst Australian home hunters, which previous to the September reading, was at an amazing 26 month low. There is a strong correlation between the trend in consumer confidence and property transaction volumes across the housing market, so any improvement in the index will be welcomed by the property sector. A subset of the Consumer Sentiment index, the ‘Time to Buy a Dwelling Index’ showed a 14.3% improvement over the month as more Australians take comfort in the renewed level of interest rate stability.

‘Lorne – Weekly report’. The second week of the school holidays has continued to see good numbers of people enjoying the coast and with the grand final a memory and Cameron Ling now retired, the focus on the coast will strengthen even further.

Real Estate activity in Lorne has shown promising trends in line of our ongoing forecasts with further reinforcement from third party sources such as the above article.

‘Lorne – Open houses this weekend’
Saturday 8th October
12:00pm – 12:30pm 77 Charles Street, Lorne
12:00pm – 12:30pm 56 Deans Marsh Road, Lorne
12:00pm – 12:30pm 1020 Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Road, Bambra
1:00pm – 1:30pm 5/12 Grove Road, Lorne
2:00pm – 2:30pm 14 George Street, Lorne
2:30pm – 3:00pm 6 Station Street, Forrest
Sunday 9th October
12:00pm – 1:00pm 48 Charles Street, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4 Roache Court, Lorne

‘Lorne – No better place in the world’. Take a trip down the Great Ocean Road to Lorne, a stunning destination at any time of the year.

‘Lorne – You must have a look at this’. A peaceful property located at 1381 Birregurra-Deans Marsh Road in Deans Marsh is situated on approximately 19 acres is to be auctioned with a sensible and realistic price expectation. A 3 bedroom farmlet with a separate bungalow, a garden / potting shed, large machinery shed and renovated dairy turned into a studio / gallery. Located only 20 minutes to Lorne, this property has a lot to offer.

‘Lorne – A little secret’. Soon to be released in a public auction campaign is one of the highest profile sites on Mountjoy Parade. For a pre marketing preview, please call me direct.

‘Lorne – Quote of the Week’. “The more we feel concern for others and seek their well being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we will feel”. Dalai Lama.

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Ian Stewart Lorne Real Estate

Ian Stewart
ian@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 522 571

‘Lorne Real Estate – Market round up’. What an interesting time in world economics, highlighted overnight by the Australian dollar falling below parity for the first time for many months. The all ordinaries index fell to levels similar to that of 2004 signaling almost zero growth in stocks since that date. In our coastal leisure markets it’s no secret that values have been under pressure but one thing is GUARANTEED! On the lifestyle and satisfaction monitor the coast has never been better. The astute home and land buyers are researching the coast with great vigor and those properties priced in the zone as guided by agents are getting results. House purchasers are realising that irrespective of where the world economy is positioned, life is not forever and lifestyle and enjoyment are primary considerations, and all continue to be irrespective of third party influences. With some great offerings from motivated sellers there is no better time to secure your coastal lifestyle retreat.

‘Lorne – Weekly report’. Another big week in Lorne with all traders and business operators reporting summer like trade. Amy’s Grand Fondo brought thousands to town and the event was hailed as a great success by all involved and lets hope that this can become another signature event for our great town. On the local sporting front we had Grace Stewart playing her part in the premiership winning Newtown U/13 netball team. Along with Grace we have Dixie Weetman, Mali Gallaher and Ruby Meredith continuing to train with the Life Saving Victoria Junior Development as they strive for selection in the Victorian team.

‘Lorne – Open houses this weekend’
Saturday 24th September
12:00pm – 12:30pm 77 Charles Street, Lorne
12:00pm – 12:30p 56 Deans Marsh Road, Lorne
12:00pm – 12:30pm 1020 Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Road, Bambra
1:00pm – 1:30pm 5/12 Grove Rod, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 70 Bambra – School Road, Bambra
2:00pm – 2:30pm 14 George Street,, Lorne
2:00pm – 3:00pm 6 Station Street, Forrest
Sunday 18th September
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4 Roache Court, Lorne

‘Lorne – No better place in the world’. Another great image from Kevan Way and those lucky enough to experience the Great Ocean Road as their very own raved about the opportunity. The publicity since the event has been outstanding and lets hope we welcome all participants back next year.

‘Lorne – You must have a look at this’. For those looking for quality, seclusion and space – you must check out 12 Gardiner Avenue, Lorne. A superb residence with a price reduction that ensures you must have a look at this one!!

‘Lorne – Quote of the week’. “The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work’.

See you in Our Backyard.

Ian Stewart
ian@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 5522 571

‘Lorne – Housing Market round up’.

With winter now behind us and a great inventory of housing stock we are looking forward to showcasing what Lorne has on offer to the real estate market. The past weeks have seen us boasting that there is no better time to buy property in Lorne than right now and all the indicators are well aligned for the astute lifestyle property buyer. The Australian Reserve Bank meet next week and there is one thing for certain – home lending Interest rates won’t go up!!! At very worst if they stay the same our coast is likely to experience similar volumes to last summer, but if they are reduced it may just be the stimulus to consumer confidence to see turnover levels rise – stay tuned.

‘Lorne – This weekend’. No better time to head down the coast to celebrate the first weekend of Spring with temperatures around the 20° mark forecast. Unfortunately no Lorne football teams in the Colac and District Football and Netball League preliminary finals. However the U/13 Lorne netballers are still there and playing Alvie for a place in the 2011 Grand Final to take the might of the Western Eagles. Three members of the team (Dixie Weetman, Ruby Meredith and Grace Stewart) are daughters of colleagues so it will be a nail biting weekend – Go Girls!

‘Lorne – Open houses this weekend’
Saturday 3rd September
12:00pm – 12:30pm 56 Deans Marsh Road, Lorne
12:30pm – 1:00pm 77 Charles Street, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 9 Grand Parade, Lorne
1:30pm – 2:00pm 14 George Street, Lorne

Sunday 4th September
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4 Roache Court, Lorne

‘Lorne – No better place in the world’. As we look to share another special image with you make sure you make time to get to Lorne through the next weekend September 9-11 for the Inaugural Lorne Festival of Performing Arts. This three day festivals kicks off on the Friday night followed by a full calendar of events through until the Sunday evening. Visit here for full details for the Lorne Festival of Performing Arts.

‘Lorne – You must have a look at this’. A unique subdivision opportunity in the heart of Lorne – check full details here.

‘Lorne – A little secret, on a personal note’. As a proud dad having one daughter playing in an U/13 netball Preliminary final for Lorne, one son playing in an U/16 football Grand Final for Newtown-Chilwell and one wife who finished her weekly routine of a fourth gym session for the week (a very fit healthy family). I attended my mandatory second gym session for the week only to be told by my trainer to “get on the scales”. Yes my winter coat has kept me warm but at 112kg I am under instruction to be 100kg or less by Xmas. If I don’t I am to leave 1 box of very fine wine on the desk at Nautilus Health and Fitness, and if I do – well I know where the wine will be going!!!! Stay tuned.

‘Quote of the week’. “Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing heart” – Abraham Lincoln. How appropriate in light of the story above.

See you in Our Backyard.

Ian Stewart
ian@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 522 571

Welcome to Our Backyard – Lorne Real Estate

‘Lorne – Don’t miss the boat’. Last week we reported that there was no better time to buy real estate and property in Lorne than right now. Well it is interesting to note that our company has completed 4 house sales in excess of a million dollars month to date and for the first time in a number of months buyers are back in circulation. Circling for well priced real estate and once found they will buy! The value of Lorne is too good to go unnoticed for too long and for those in the market place it appears that the seven year low activity cycle may have bottomed out – the best time to buy!

‘Lorne – Talking of Boats’. The Seahorse Spirit has returned to the safe anchorage of Louttit Bay after coming down from Newcastle. The 72m vessel specialises in live abroad familiarisation and hands on learning experiences for new navy recruits.

‘Lorne – This weekend’. Another good weekend coming up with the cloud forecast to start breaking from pm Saturday and clear for Sunday/Monday/Tuesday. The Colac and District Football/Netball finals begins this weekend and the Lorne Dolphins are well represented with the senior football team playing an elimination final on Sunday, Lorne U/14 footballers (coached by Michael Coutts) and Lorne U/13 netballers both playing in qualifying finals on Saturday.

Open Houses this weekend
Saturday 20th August
12:00pm – 12:30pm 56 Deans Marsh Road, Lorne
12:30pm – 1:00pm 77 Charles Street, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 8 Wallace Street, Lorne
1:30pm – 2:00pm 14 George Street, Lorne
Sunday 21st August
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4 Roache Court, Lorne

‘Lorne – Breaking news’. Not only are Lorne hosting the Victorian Nipper State Titles but Anglesea will be home to the Victorian State Open Titles over the Labour Day long weekend in March – great news for the coast. George Steven (brother of St Kilda footballer Jack) has just won the Colac and District Football League U/14 Best and Fairest award with his team mate Tyson Matthews being runner up – well done boys and good luck in the qualifying final.

‘Lorne – No better place in the World’. You can see more of Surfcoastimages at a current exhibition called ‘Waves’ in the Front Bar of The Grand Pacific Hotel. The exhibition tries to epitomise the characteristic of a wave, as it travels across the ocean or breaks on the shore. The images cover the gamut of photo presentation from framed images to stretched canvas, with colour and black and white both represented.

‘Lorne – You must have a look at these’.
77 Charles Street – A recent price reduction to $1,275,000, this dress circle property won’t last long .
435 Deans Marsh – Lorne Road - one of the most picturesque country allotments in the market place with a motivated Vendor.

‘Lorne – Stay while you look to buy’. New listed cutting edge indulgence, perfect for luxurious holidays. Enquire Here

‘Lorne – A little secret’. Anderson Street – A very special part of town with a tastefully renovated holiday house can be purchased, enquire now. (see below).

‘Lorne – Quote of the week’. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit”.

See you in Our Backyard.

Ian Stewart
ian@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 522 571