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By Leo Edwards April 10, 2025
In today's competitive property market across Bass Coast and South Gippsland, the difference between a seamless sale and a stressful, protracted negotiation often comes down to preparation. One of the most powerful yet underutilized tools in a local seller's arsenal is a pre-listing building and pest inspection. Far from being an optional extra, this seemingly small investment can dramatically transform your selling experience in our coastal and rural communities. Let me be absolutely clear: listing your property without a building and pest report in Australia's current market climate isn't just risky—it's financial madness.
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By Leo Edwards April 6, 2025
Can't stop dreaming about the perfect shed or man cave in your own backyard? Stop dreaming and start living the dream! Explore our curated collection of amazing sheds designed to house your car or bike collection, support your home business, or store your boats and RVs. What's even better? These sheds come with equally awesome properties, making it effortless to get your family on board with the shed lifestyle.
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By Leo Edwards April 4, 2025
Based on the comprehensive sales data for Cape Paterson (postcode 3995) over the past 6 months, the local property market is showing clear signs of price correction. This analysis examines recent trends and offers projections to help current sellers make informed decisions.
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By Leo Edwards March 21, 2025
Here's something few people understand: The real estate platforms like realestate.com.au and Domain operate on algorithms that reward properly priced properties and punish overpriced ones. When a property matches recent comparable sales and generates immediate interest (clicks, inquiries, inspections), the algorithms boost its visibility. When it sits inactive due to fantasy pricing, the algorithms bury it. This isn't personal – it's just code doing what code does. The market doesn't care about what you paid for renovations. It doesn't care what your neighbour sold for in 2021. It doesn't care what you "need" to fund your next purchase. The market is the ultimate truth-teller, and right now in Inverloch, it's telling a story of price correction.
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By Leo Edwards March 21, 2025
For investors and homeowners concerned about the market correction, it's essential to consider Inverloch's long-term growth trajectory. Looking at historical data, even during previous market corrections (such as 2012, 2015, and 2019), the market rebounded strongly in subsequent years. Inverloch's fundamental appeal as a coastal lifestyle destination remains unchanged. With its pristine beaches, growing amenities, and relative affordability compared to other premium Victorian coastal towns, the long-term investment thesis for Inverloch property remains sound despite short-term fluctuations.
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By Leo Edwards February 23, 2025
By refining the pricing, marketing, and negotiation approach, we were able to sell Robyn and Brian’s acreage property in just 37 days, after it had been stuck on the market for over 6 months with another agency. The combination of expert strategy and personalized service led to a successful sale at the price they were happy with.
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February 18, 2025
Discover Ocean Living Just 2 Hours from Melbourne for Less Than You Might Imagine! Have you been longing for a sea change? Now is your opportunity to transform those dreams into reality! We’ve curated an impressive selection of properties currently on the market, all providing excellent value and close proximity to the ocean, all within a two-hour drive from Melbourne. These distinctive properties are all move-in ready, allowing you to dive right into comfort and bask in the sun and surf without delay.
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By Leo Edwards February 18, 2025
Click HERE to connect with our in-house mortgage team today. They're seeing improved opportunities across the board - better borrowing capacity for new buyers, potential savings through refinancing for existing owners, and favourable conditions for investors looking to expand their portfolios.
Leo Edwards Wins RateMyAgent's Agent of the year 2025 For Inverloch
February 14, 2025
RateMyAgent – Australia’s leading review platform for real estate agents, property managers and mortgage brokers – has announced Leo Edwards as the winner of the 2025 Agent of the Year Award.
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By Leo Edwards January 1, 2025
We’ve curated a selection of stunning turnkey homes to suit all budgets, featuring a compact layout, no stairs, and minimal maintenance—ready for you to move in and start enjoying right away.
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By Leo Edwards December 31, 2024
Have you been dreaming of a slower pace of life on your own small acreage property - well dream no more, we've shortlisted 10 amazing rural properties on land sizes ranging from one to 100+ acres that are available to buy now and move straight into. Each property is strategically located on the edge of a town so you can enjoy all the benefits of a remote lifestyle without being, well too remote!
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By Leo Edwards October 12, 2024
Join us as we take a look at some of the finest rural properties for sale in South Gippsland & the Bass Coast
Unique blocks available to build your dream home on from $ 360,000
By Leo Edwards September 29, 2024
We have selected some wonderful parcels of land that are just waiting for you to turn them into your dream home. Each offers tremendous potential and excellent value in the present market. While constructing a home requires strategic planning and dedication, the benefits of customized design, energy efficiency, financial oversight, quality assurance, modern conveniences, and personal gratification make it a meaningful and satisfying pursuit. Building new means everything is fresh and cutting-edge. You gain access to the latest technology, top features, optimal efficiency, and all the advantages that come with a "new" property. This results in a more efficient and quiet air conditioner, perhaps a self-cleaning function in your oven, sturdy clotheslines, and a luxurious massage feature in your shower. The possibilities are endless, but you get the idea.
By Leo Edwards August 12, 2024
Celebrating a great result for our happy sellers and excited new owners at Lohr Avenue, Inverloch.
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By Leo Edwards August 5, 2024
We create all of our virtual tours in house for every single listing at no cost to our sellers - the question you should be asking if you are on the market in 2024 is why your agent missed this critical piece of the marketing puzzle by offers inge a 24/7 open house that anyone in the world can visit - anytime!
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By Leo Edwards July 28, 2024
Overpricing your home can have several negative consequences that can impede the successful sale of your property. Setting the right price for your home is crucial when putting it on the market. Buyers who are genuinely interested in purchasing a home are often actively searching within a specific price range. When a property is overpriced, it can fail to appear in buyers' search results or get overlooked altogether. This means that you may be missing out on potential buyers who could have otherwise made competitive offers.
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By Leo Edwards July 28, 2024
Buying and selling a home at the same time can be a complex and challenging task. This is especially true in Inverloch, where the real estate market is dynamic and constantly changing. Understanding the market and the processes involved can help make the experience smoother and more successful.
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By Leo Edwards June 26, 2024
Having undergone nearly a dozen consecutive interest rate hikes over the past year, with no signs of a decrease from the RBA, Australians are now reassessing their mortgage commitments. Many are opting to reduce debt, downsize, and even consider moving to new communities. For first-time homebuyers, the focus is shifting towards affordability when considering properties, with borrowing capacity taking precedence over their actual requirements. Down-sizers are selling their pricier urban and suburban homes and exploring the advantages of living in the more affordable Bass Coast area, bolstering their Super balances with the surplus funds. We have pinpointed a selection of unique properties that we believe offer excellent value for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize in the stunning Bass Coast region.
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By Leo Edwards May 23, 2024
The Short-term holiday rental market is a booming and lucrative side hustle for many in the stunning coastal towns of Inverloch, Cape Paterson & Venus Bay. Just a short two-hour drive from Melbourne. We meet purchasers every week looking to buy into the Inverloch market and lifestyle without breaking the bank and to offset that purchase with regular short-term rental income while keeping the property free to use on their own preferred dates throughout the year. We recently sat down with Inverloch's premier short-term rental experts "The Beach House People", founded by locals Tor Jacobson & Emma Williams to revolutionise the holiday rental market in Inverloch for a whole new generation of owners to create more memorable guest experiences. They helped us to highlight 4 awesome Inverloch beach houses currently for sale that are just perfect for short-term holiday rentals and Airbnb to generate that extra bit of revenue.
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By Leo Edwards May 18, 2024
With the cost of living crisis in full swing in Australia - energy efficient living has never made more sense!
House Price In free fall
By Leo Edwards March 19, 2024
Having an open listing with multiple agents won’t necessarily mean accessing more potential buyers - but rather the same buyers who will pit agent against agent to secure the best possible price - all at your expense!
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By Leo Edwards March 12, 2024
Affordable holiday homes can be hard to come by in some of the more popular coastal spots close to Melbourne, but beachside bliss can be secured for less than you'd think if buyers are prepared to look further afield. The beautiful Bass Coast is located less than 2 hours from Melbourne, and while the suburb has enjoyed good growth of late there are still some great value properties to be found.
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By Leo Edwards February 9, 2024
In the realm of real estate, initial impressions carry significant weight. Were you aware that more than half of prospective buyers deem floor plans as a pivotal factor in their decision-making process? It's not solely about room arrangements - floor plans serve to help buyers envision their prospective homes and make well-informed decisions. Let's delve into the significance of floor plans in real estate and explore why they are such a crucial element for today's home seekers.
April 10, 2023
Because of the way the internet has developed in the past few years, home selling has to be online now, and Inverloch 3996 | @realty has stolen a march on the market thanks to the technology it has developed, as well as its partnerships. Delving a little more into the partnership between Inverloch 3996 and @realty, it is easy to understand why the business is a leader in the market. The innovation on both sides is clear to see. Inverloch 3996 now has access to a wide range of real estate professionals that the team can reach in ways they had never dreamed of. Over the last eight years, its people have been able to reach and create an audience of over 30,000 people who either love or would love to live in the Victoria region, reducing reliance on the major real estate portals. When it comes to buying and selling properties, these are perhaps the most important decisions a person can make in life. It is not just a simple commitment but one that takes a lot of planning.
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