26 Mar, 2024 | Properties Wanted
A local couple are looking to downsize from their family home into something central, modern and/or renovated. They would like something 3 bedrooms, or 2 plus a study, and it’s mainly in the yard maintenance, upkeep and size that they would like to cut down....
13 Mar, 2024 | Properties Wanted
Nick and his partner are looking for their first home, in or around Warrnambool or Koroit, and it must have access to the back yard and room for a shed. The house doesn’t have to be big, 2 or 3 bedrooms is fine. If it’s got a shed already that’s a...
20 Feb, 2024 | Properties Wanted
My buyer is looking for something other than your run-of-the-mill brick-veneer home. Something with a bit of character or quirkiness would be good, ideally 3 bedrooms and south of the highway but this is not essential. Ready to buy and can spend up to $650,000. Please...
20 Feb, 2024 | Properties Wanted
Julian is looking for something to ultimately retire to around the East Warrnambool area, something they can walk to the beach and town from, with a decent-sized block for the caravan, etc. Ideally a view would be great also. The budget can stretch up to around...
14 Feb, 2024 | Properties Wanted
Thomas is looking to buy a rural bush block within a couple of hours of Warrnambool. His budget is around $100k, preferably a minimum size of 2,000m2 and he is a cash buyer. Thomas will be looking to build a homestead down the track & go off the grid. Please call...
2 Feb, 2024 | Community, Latest, Selling
The BIG4 NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park is an affordable and fantastic facility offering residents a variety of unique benefits. Being set in the farming zone at the Hopkins River end of Jubilee Park Road, between Warrnambool and Allansford, the park itself...
1 Feb, 2024 | Properties Wanted
Local farmer, looking for a 2/3 bedroom investment property. Likes the area south of the highway from Fletcher Jones through to the CBD. Would spend up to $550,000. Please phone Lucas at Wilsons on 55612777
12 Jan, 2024 | Properties Wanted
Rebecca & Will are looking to buy and move to Penshurst. They would like a 3 bedroom home on approximately a quarter acre block. Their preference would be to not have to renovate but they understand they may need to make some updates if required and will...
3 Jan, 2024 | Community, Latest
As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to contemplate fresh beginnings and set resolutions. While personal aspirations often take centre stage, let’s not forget about our living spaces. Our homes, where we spend a significant amount of time,...
19 Dec, 2023 | Community
The festive season is a time of joy and celebration, but it’s also important to ensure the safety and security of your home. Whether you’re travelling for the holidays or hosting gatherings at home, taking proactive steps to protect your property can give...
11 Aug, 2023 | Buying, Community, Latest, Selling
In the hustle and bustle of urban living, the concept of an urban food forest offers a breath of fresh air – quite literally. Imagine stepping out into your backyard and being greeted by a lush, diverse ecosystem that provides not only food, but also promotes...
9 Aug, 2023 | Buying, Community, Latest, Selling
In the pursuit of sustainable and cleaner energy sources, solar power farms have emerged as a beacon of hope. These vast arrays of solar panels are transforming the way we generate electricity and offering a myriad of benefits for both the environment and our society....
2 Aug, 2023 | Buying, Community, Selling
From 17 de-commissioned army barracks, transported to Warrnambool from Bacchus Marsh, Fletcher Jones Pleasant Hill factory started from humble beginnings, very much like its famous owner. Fletcher Jones purchased this site in 1947 for 430 pounds, a bargain, inheriting...
28 Jul, 2023 | Buying, Community, Selling
Money is tight right now – for everyone. And fixing small maintenance items at a rental property is not high on the priority list for most property owners. As a property owner, it is crucial to understand the significance of regular maintenance and repairs at rental...
20 Jul, 2023 | Buying, Community, Selling
Have you ever thought about having, or being a housemate? Sharing a house can be a fantastic experience; it can be cost effective sharing rental costs as well as utilities etc as well as creating a sense of community and shared humanity. It can suit all walks of life –...
10 Jul, 2023 | Buying, Community, Latest, Renting, Selling
Mould growth in homes can lead to various health issues and structural damage. One of the common causes of mould infestation is poor ventilation. Insufficient airflow allows moisture to accumulate, creating an ideal environment for mould to thrive. Fortunately, there...
21 Jun, 2023 | Properties Wanted
We are trying to help Elizabeth locate a quality two bedroom unit/home in Warrnambool. She prefers either two bathrooms or at least a separate toilet. The price is open depending on the property. Please call Ashley if you think you can assist.(03) 5561...
6 Apr, 2023 | "Sell Safe" Guarantee, Buying, Community, Latest, Selling
A Smartre Agency is a Smart Real Estate Agency. As a Smartre Agency, we use the Smartre Sale when selling properties: The Smart Real Estate Sale. The Smartre sale is the best method of sale when there are multiple buyers for a property and the only truly effective...
29 Mar, 2023 | "Sell Safe" Guarantee, Buying, Community, Latest, Selling
Find an agent you can trust. If you don’t trust the agent, don’t hire the agent. A major ingredient in any relationship, business or personal, is trust. There are two types of trust when selecting your real estate agent. Affective trust: This is your gut instinct – in...
3 Mar, 2023 | Properties Wanted
PURNIM / GRASSMERE / GARVOC / WANGOOM / WOODFORD / BUSHFIELD / CUDGEE / MAILORS FLAT / PANMURE / ALLANSFORD / NARINGAL STILL LOOKING!! Can you help these guys, looking to move to a rural property and buy in or around the above areas. At a pinch a minimum 15 acres, and...
1 Feb, 2023 | Properties Wanted
Eddie and family are looking for a 3 or 4 bedroom home to purchase, with 2 living areas, ensuite, and up to a price of $660,000. They have missed out on a couple of properties in inner North Warrnambool and are ready to buy now. They would love to be within walking...
20 Jan, 2023 | Properties Wanted
VACANT OR WITH BUILDING: Cash buyer urgently requires a site to expand their business. Ideally around 2000sqm site, but will look at other options. Contact Mark Wilson – 0408529275 for immediate response
15 Dec, 2022 | Latest, Selling
With so much negative media talk about the property market now, many people’s instinct is to hold off on their plans of moving. But let’s cut through some of the sensationalist hype. Property markets change, always have, always will. In a sellers’ market, like...
13 Oct, 2022 | Properties Wanted
Looking up to $450,000, this couple is looking to move to Warrnambool and get into something not too big, 2 bedrooms is fine, room for a caravan would be fantastic but not a deal-breaker. Have looked at Warrnambool Riverside at Jubilee Park and would buy one in there...
28 Sep, 2022 | Latest, Selling
Can I sell my investment property if the renter is on a lease? Yes, you can. As the property owner, you have the right to sell your property even if it is during a fixed-term tenancy agreement. However, you must provide written notice to your renter/s of your...
8 Sep, 2022 | Community, Latest, Selling
Provided by Shane Harman, a valued member of our sales team with experience in building/construction, project management and home renovations. Quick Fix – Tip 5 – ‘Grout Expectations’ When considering presentation tips, this is one that gets missed. Buyers are...
30 Aug, 2022 | Selling
This information is useful to clients currently selling a property through Wilsons. Once your property has been published online, you will receive a weekly report from us with details about how it is performing on Realestate.com and Domain. These are the two leading...
10 Aug, 2022 | Community, Latest, Selling
Behind the scenes of this beautiful central home with a big bright Wilsons SOLD sign at the front, is a story of a little bit of proactivity that resulted in a big WIN/WIN scenario for both buyer and seller. We had handled the sale of another property and those...
27 Jul, 2022 | Community, Latest, Selling
If you own a property in Terang and have considered leasing or selling, the best time to act could be now. With a limited number of houses for sale and almost no properties for lease, coupled with a high demand for properties and consistent growth in the area, this is...
20 Jul, 2022 | Renting
Useful for rental providers and renters. To assist when cleaning it may be helpful to refer to a general definition of ‘clean’. ‘Clean’ is any area or item that cannot be enhanced with a cleaning product. GENERAL Vacuum and clean all sliding doors and window...
20 Jul, 2022 | Community, Latest, Renting
Written by Luke McQualter, Business Development Manager There is an abundance of factors that can contribute to the outcome of finding the perfect renter. A property that is not only presented well, but exceeds the minimum rental standards, can increase the chances of...
14 Jul, 2022 | Community, Latest, Selling
Provided by Shane Harman, a valued member of our sales team with experience in building/construction, project management and home renovations. If you’re selling and you’re not sure what buyers are scrutinising when they look through your home, well the answer is...
14 Jul, 2022 | Community, Latest, Selling
Provided by Shane Harman, a valued member of our sales team with experience in building/construction, project management and home renovations. If you’re selling and you’re not sure what buyers are scrutinising when they look through your home, well the answer is...
10 Jul, 2022 | Properties Wanted
Ann and James are looking to buy a newish 2 bedroom unit in Warrnambool or Dennington. Ideally with 2 toilets, ducted heating and they aren’t looking to renovate. Please call Wilsons if you can help.
5 Jul, 2022 | Community, Latest, Selling
Provided by Shane Harman, a valued member of our sales team with experience in building/construction, project management and home renovations. If you’re selling and you’re not sure what buyers are scrutinising when they look through your home, well the answer is...
4 Jul, 2022 | Community, Latest, Renting
Written by Sophie Mansbridge, Leasing Manager Applying for rentals can be confusing with so many platforms available to submit your application. At Wilsons, we only use Realestate.com for online rental applications (click here to download a hard copy application form...
1 Jul, 2022 | Community, Latest
The $250 Power Saving Bonus for Victorian households is now open. This applies to both renters and homeowners, one payment is available per household and you must be the account holder to apply. Paid directly into your account, you will just need your energy bill...
16 Jun, 2022 | Community, Latest, Selling
Provided by Shane Harman, a valued member of our sales team with experience in building/construction, project management and home renovations. If you’re selling and you’re not sure what buyers are scrutinising when they look through your home, well the answer is...
18 May, 2022 | Buying, Latest
It’s simple and it’s smart Once buyers recognise a potentially suitable property, the key priority is to know if it is within their budget. Methods like auctions, “contact agent”, “expressions of interest”, “offers above…” simply make it difficult to...
21 Mar, 2022 | Buying, Latest, Selling
You decide to start looking for a new home. Whether it’s your first home, an upsizer, downsizer, new location, holiday house or investment to add to your portfolio… it’s always a big step. You hop on the net or check out the local paper to start your search. Once you...
9 Mar, 2022 | Community, Latest, Selling
Congratulations to Ashley Jennings who was awarded Platinum Badge in sales while attending a training seminar in Sydney this week. This prestigious award lands Ashley on Pittard’s High Achievers List and celebrates his ability to achieve fantastic results for his...
16 Feb, 2022 | Community, Latest, Selling
Rate My Agent is Australia’s No. 1 real estate agent ratings and statistics website. It provides recommendations, rankings and reviews for real estate agents in Australia. Unlike other review platforms, all client reviews of agents are verified and linked to a sale....
27 Jan, 2022 | Community, Latest
Buyers, Sellers, Rental Providers, Renters and those looking to take their first step into the market – our team has worked with clients in every stage of the process. We all have different experiences and backgrounds, and may be able to offer some insight and advice...
20 Jan, 2022 | Latest, Selling
Written by Peter O’Malley – Real Estate Agent and author of best-selling publications, Real Estate Uncovered and Inside Real Estate When you are selling a property, the only thing more nerve wracking than an early offer is not receiving an early offer. As...
20 Jan, 2022 | Properties Wanted
Sara and Jason are in the market either for rural land or a house and land (if price permits) in the above areas. In terms of rural land, they can spend up to $160k and would like anything over 2 acres but ideally 5 or more. For a house, they need 3 bedrooms plus a...
2 Dec, 2021 | Community, Latest
The 2021 Australasian Real Estate Awards proved to be very exciting and successful for the team at Wilsons. The Lesley Johnston Medal for Exceptional Client Care was awarded to Lucas Wilson. This award is close to our hearts at Wilsons. Named after ex Wilsons...
30 Nov, 2021 | Properties Wanted
A client of ours is looking to add a Port Fairy property to their portfolio. They would like a renovator’s delight, open to any condition. Especially interested in areas surrounding Bank Street, Cox Street, Campbell Street etc. Lucas Wilson is their agent, please call...
24 Nov, 2021 | Community, Latest
Lyn Wilson, part of the Wilsons Real Estate family, is a Program Co-ordinator with Court Network and once again the organisation is participating with ‘Respect Victoria’ to promote 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. The theme is – ‘RESPECT WOMEN: CALL...
12 Nov, 2021 | Community, Latest
Wilsons are proud to be participating in The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal. We will be running a Gift Drive for our team and the community to contribute to. If you wish to donate, we encourage you to pop into our office at 50 Fairy Street, Warrnambool....
14 Oct, 2021 | Buying, Latest
The Victorian Homebuyer Fund may allow home buyers to receive up to a 25% equity contribution from the Victorian Government, with a just 5% deposit. Dan Andrews explains: “Most first home buyers can’t just rely on the bank of Mum and Dad for help. And if...
29 Jun, 2021 | Community, Latest
Article by Lucas Wilson. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to engage a company to help with some coaching in our newly created Property Management department. At the time, I didn’t realise it would involve coaching me as the office’s leader, and it delved a lot...
25 Nov, 2020 | Community
The 16 Days of Activism – Respect Women, Call It Out Information and initiative powered by the Warrnambool Court Network The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a global initiative galvanising individuals, communities and organisations to...
16 Oct, 2020 | Buying, Latest, Selling
It is a very exciting time for a local family who have just secured their dream home! Carol enquired on a property a little while ago and whilst that home didn’t suit perfectly, we created a wanted ad for her which we advertised on our social media platforms, our...
18 Aug, 2020 | Renting
Article written by Anissa Smart- administration assistant and new tenant! Looking to rent for the first time or interested in an updated method of applying for properties? This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply for a rental property via...
31 Jul, 2020 | Buying, Community, Latest, Selling
Article by Cheryl McKenna – Office manager and Licensed estate agent. Originally known as the township of Mount Shadwell, the town of Mortlake was originally settled over 180 years ago. Being particularly fertile ground, the area was quickly populated by...
20 Feb, 2020 | Buying
Exceptional Lifestyle and Income Earning Opportunity. This property, and all it encompasses, warranted it’s own full article – a standard real estate ad just wasn’t going to cut it! Open up your mind and consider the possibility that this could just...
5 Apr, 2018 | Community
The STANDING TALL program matches carefully selected and trained community volunteers with at risk junior school students studying at Warrnambool and Brauer colleges, and this year now Emmanuel College and Warrnambool Special Developmental School. The volunteers have...