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Stamp Duty

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

The push is on again to abolish or at least reduce stamp duty rates. The Real Estate Institute of Victoria said the government should abolish stamp duty for first home buyers, or double the first home buyers grant from $7,000 to $14,000, and called for an overall review of stamp duty rates.

The Victorian government has estimated annual stamp duty revenue of $3.4 billion next financial year. The REIV said β€˜Over the past decade land transfer rates have changed marginally, but Victorian rates are still among the highest in Australia.’

ACCOMMODATION
The Labour Day long weekend is only 1 week away and it’s not too late to book your holiday down the coast. We still have availability on the Great Ocean Road from Torquay stretching right down to Apollo Bay.

Check out what’s available on www.greatoceanroadholidays.com.au or give us a call.

Open Houses this weekend

Saturday 26th February
1:00pm – 1:30pm 2 Yarringa Road, Fairhaven
2:00pm – 2:30pm 33 Yandanah Road, Fairhaven

Sunday 27th February
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4B Vera Court, Aireys Inlet
2:00pm – 2:30pm 12 Berthon Street, Aireys Inlet

James
James Worssam
0418 585 815
james@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

Summer Storm Torquay Real Estate
Steve Ryan Photography

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Our Backyard

Posted on February 19, 2010 by

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
2:00pm – 2:30pm 33 Yandanah Road, Fairhaven
3:00pm – 3:30pm 6 Orchid Grove, Fairhaven

Sunday 21st February
12:00pm – 12:30pm 9 Narani Way, Fairhaven
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4B Vera Court, Aireys Inlet
2:00pm – 2:30pm 12 Berthon Street, Aireys Inlet

James
James Worssam
james@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 585 815

Moggs Torquay Real Estate
Steve Ryan Photography

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‘SPEAK UP’

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

With the peak Summer period now well and truly behind us, it is likely that there will be a number of properties coming onto the market in coming months. Some will be marketed, some will not.

While many purchasers can access email alerts via our website and other websites, it is important to talk to your agent and specify exactly what it is you are searching for. A significant number of properties are sold in ‘Off Market’ transactions and if your agent doesnt know what you are looking for, you might find your ideal property sold quickly to someone who did give the agent their brief.

Come on, don’t be shy.

Open Houses this weekend

Saturday 13th February
2:00pm – 2:30pm 33 Yandanah Road, Fairhaven
3:00pm – 3:30pm 6 Orchid Grove, Fairhaven

Sunday 14th February
12:00pm – 12:30pm 9 Narani Way, Fairhaven
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4B Vera Court, Aireys Inlet
2:00pm – 2:30pm 12 Berthon Street, Aireys Inlet

James
James Worssam
james@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 585 815

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Better access for Weekenders

Posted on February 5, 2010 by

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

β€œThe 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
2:00pm – 2:30pm 33 Yandanah Road, Fairhaven
3:00pm – 3:30pm 6 Orchid Grove, Fairhaven

Sunday 7th February
12:00pm – 12:30pm 9 Narani Way, Fairhaven
1:00pm – 1:30pm 4B Vera Court, Aireys Inlet
2:00pm – 2:30pm 12 Berthon Street, Aireys Inlet

James
James Worssam
0418 585 815
james@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

torquay-real-estate-bells-beach
Steve Ryan Photography

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