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 – Weekly report’. With all of the magnificent sculptures all but gone the town continues to play host to a multitude of people. Buyers continue to be active in their search for property and what continues to be the trend is that stock which is priced to current market conditions is still being viewed while property that is not is going unnoticed.

‘Lorne – Open houses this weekend’
Saturday 12th November

1:00pm – 1:30pm 96 Dorman Street, Lorne
2:00pm – 2:30pm 220 Birregurra Road, Birregurra
2:00pm – 2:30pm 14 George Street, Lorne
3:00pm – 3:30pm 77 Charles Street, Lorne

Sunday 13th November
12:00pm – 12:30pm 3/17 Minapre Street, Lorne
12:00pm – 1:00pm 17 Lorne Avenue, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4 Roache Court, Lorne
2:00pm – 2:30pm 5/3-9 Armytage Street, Lorne
2:00pm – 2:30pm Apartment 5, Point Grey Lorne

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‘Lorne – No better place in the world’. With the wild weather we had during the week, our coast still continues to stand out in any condition!

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‘Lorne – Quote of the week’. “Accomplishing the impossible means only the boss will add it to your regular duties”. Doug Larson

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‘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.

See you in Our Backyard

Ian Stewart Lorne Real Estate

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

I was exposed to an interesting market commentary where Macquarie Economics Research noted that consumer sentiment was stronger than expected in September, bouncing 8.1% following sharp declines in confidence in both July and August. All components of the index improved with expectations of economic conditions over the next 12 months rising by 16.6%. More important, were the 11.2% improvement in households in preparation of their current finances and the 9.5% improvement in expectations for the state of their own finances in 12 months time. This is significant given the consumption generally follows households expectations of their own finances rather than expectations of activity levels in the economy as a whole. None the less, it is worth noting that both of these indices remain 12% below the long term trend. There appears to be light at the end of the tunnel.

‘Lorne – Weekly report’. One of the biggest weeks on the Australian Sporting calendar with AFL Grand Final preparations all but complete. Our region has been abuzz with excitement as the Geelong Football Club’s fortunes are the major influence of confidence and enthusiasm in our area.

Interesting to note that the past seven days has seen three Lorne real estate sales negotiated after aggressive marketing campaigns and willing buyers and sellers.

A strong indictor to us was the sale of a new property still under construction in Smith Street, Lorne. A good indicator of our constant belief that the prudent buyers have acknowledged there is no better time to buy than right now!

‘Lorne – Open houses this weekend’
Saturday 1st October
12:00pm – 12:30pm 77 Charles Street, Lorne
12:00pm – 12:30p 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
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
12:00pm – 1:00pm 48 Charles Street, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4 Roache Court, Lorne

‘Lorne – No better place in the world’. After this weekend’s dreary weather is over we’re looking forward to some beautiful spring days. With plenty of accommodation still available for the second week of the school holidays, why don’t you take the time to visit our beautiful backyard, go to http://www.greatoceanroadholidays.com.au for details.

‘Lorne – You must have a look at this’. Lorne’s first post mistress’ house at 48 Charles Street will be auctioned on the Melbourne Cup weekend. The one bedroom residence with self contained bungalow is all in original condition and the natural bush environment and adjacent vacant road reserve present a fantastic opportunity in a price range seldom seen in Charles Street.

‘Lorne –Quote of the week’. “The nature of our motivation determines the character of our work” – Dalai Lama

See you in Our Backyard.

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

‘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

This week has been a big week for assisting property consumers regain confidence in the coastal property market. It is also prudent to note that the Lorne market has been relatively static since summer of 2003/2004 and in hibernation since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008.

This week the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave the cash rate at 4.75%. The the big news announcement that Australia’s Gross Domestic Product rose by 1.2% which clearly shows that the summer floods and storms seriously impacted our two biggest export commodities – iron ore and coal. A better result than expected as the economy returns to growth in the June quarter, so the September quarter should be a positive G.D.P. result also.

As we have been saying “it all points to the right time to be buying here in Lorne’. We will look back in years to come and say that the Lorne property market bottomed in 2011.

‘Lorne – Weekly report’. The Lorne Performing Arts Festival has its inaugural event this weekend and we wish all those involved every success with the weekend that lies ahead. On the sporting front unfortunately the U/13 Lorne netballers lost their preliminary final but to finish third was a great effort that all can be proud of. A special mention to the Lorne pair Ebony De Lima and Ruby Meredith, winner and runner up of the Colac and District Football/Netball League U/13 Best and Fairest. Also a special mention to Frazer Stewart and his efforts as part of the premiership team for the Newtown and Chillwell U/16 football side.

‘Lorne – Open houses this weekend’

Saturday 10th September
12:00pm – 12:30pm 56 Deans Marsh Road, Lorne
12:00pm – 12:30pm 77 Charles Street, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 5/12 Grove Road, Lorne
1:30pm – 2:00pm 14 George Street, Lorne

Sunday 11th September
12:00pm – 12:30pm 9 Grand Parade, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4 Roache Court, Lorne

‘Lorne – No better place in the world’. Don’t forget the festival!!! www.lovelorne.com/festival2011. We are lucky to enjoy our town 365 days per year for those less fortunate I feel sure the images we bring you will make it easier when you are not here!

‘Lorne – You must have a look at this’. An Edgard Pirrotta designed 4 level master piece. This brand new home located at 4 Roache Court which features stunning ocean and coastal views has been built to perfection. This prestige residence has been reduced in price by $200,000 and is awaiting a lucky buyer’s immediate enjoyment. A brand new home without the numerous planning hassles and the drawn out building process – A very rare opportunity indeed!!!

‘Lorne – Quote of the week’. “I love my past. I love my present. I’m not ashamed of what I’ve done, and I’m not sad because I have it no longer. Collette 1926

See you in Our Backyard.

Ian Stewart
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0418 522 571

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

‘Lorne – This weekend’. After a brilliant week of cloudless skies and 20 plus temperatures, the last weekend of winter is upon us. Lorne has three teams playing in the C.D.F.N.L. on Sunday at the Central Reserve in Colac. The senior footballers take on Simpson as do the U/14 boys, while the U/13 netballers face South Colac. Good luck to all and I hope that we can report all teams surviving this elimination weekend.

‘Lorne – Open houses this weekend’.

Saturday 27th 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 28th August
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4 Roache Court, Lorne

‘Lorne – No better place in the world’. As we look to share another very special image of an area with you I look to reinforce just how lucky those with a Lorne address really are. For the past seven days driving to work in sunny blue skies and the road to ourselves – life does not get any better.

‘Lorne – You must look at these’. Arguably the best house on the West Coast of Victoria this Charlie Mina designed residence which was supremely built by Lorne company G. D. Constructions was offered for sale in late 2010/2011 at $6.5 million. This awe inspiring property is now being offered in the market place at $5.5 million and the vendors want it sold!!!

‘Lorne – A little secret’. If you are looking for a very special vacant allotment with two street frontages, ocean views and a land area big enough for dual occupancy this is a great opportunity! To find out more give me a call.

‘Quote of the week’ “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily”. – Zig Ziglar

See you in Our Backyard.

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

‘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

‘Lorne – No better time to buy real estate’. Statistically the Lorne property market has never looked a better buying proposition since the summer period of 2003/2004. For the second time in the past three years Lorne’s average house price has experienced a mild softening. As at June 30, 2011 Lorne’s average house price was $1,012,626 and comparatively to other coastal sales, never has your dollar bought more in Lorne than right now. There is a great and diversified range of stock across all price ranges. If you would like a personalised recommendation to your requirements I invite you to add your comments on my blog below and I will respond accordingly.

Lorne Victoria

‘Lorne – No better place in the World’. We are so passionate and so proud of the environment and the community in which we are lucky enough to live and work, we felt obliged to share more of our very special paradise with you. I have arranged with Kevan Way (career photographer) to regularly share with you some very special images of our region. You can view more of Kevan’s work on his website or at Up-Markets in Mountjoy Parade here in Lorne.

‘Lorne – Breaking News’. The Lorne Surf Life Saving Club have just secured the exclusive rights to hold the 2012 and 2013 Victorian State Nipper Titles on the Lorne beach on the weekend of March 4 and 5, 2011. In 2010 Lakes Entrance hosted just over 1,500 junior competitors and having been part of the that event can assure you that this will be a huge weekend for Lorne and the South West Coast of Victoria.

‘Lorne – This weekend’. Good weekend of weather forecasted and with a hint of first waves for a fortnight, come on down. Lorne Dolphins are playing footy at Irrewillipe with seniors and U/14’s looking to consolidate a finals position and our U/13 netballers looking to secure 2nd position on the ladder – good luck to all.

Open Houses this weekend

Saturday 13 August
12:00pm – 12:30pm 56 Deans Marsh Road, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 8 Wallace Street, Lorne
1:30pm – 2:00pm 14 George Street, Lorne

Sunday 14th August
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4 Roache Court, Lorne

‘Lorne – Free offer’. The top five posts on our blog this week will receive a complementary coffee voucher x 2 for when you’re next in Lorne.

Have a great weekend!

Ian Stewart Lorne Real Estate