The Team Behind Your Property Journey
Buying or selling a home is a big decision, and having the right people by your side makes all the difference. Our award-winning sales team combines local knowledge, genuine care, and years of experience to help our clients achieve outstanding results. Leading the...
Going the Extra Mile for Buyers
Finding the right property isn't always easy. Whether you're searching for your forever home, your first home, or the next investment to add to your portfolio, having the right team on your side can make all the difference. At Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real...
Maintaining SW Vic Properties
Owning an investment property in South West Victoria offers many advantages, from strong community demand to long-term capital growth. However, the region’s coastal climate, seasonal weather patterns and older housing stock mean maintenance requires a proactive and...
Rental Market Conditions in SW Victoria 2025-26
For investors and rental property owners in South West Victoria, understanding current rental market conditions isn’t just useful – it’s essential for smart decision-making. Across regional Victoria, conditions continue to evolve in response to broader economic...
Buying a Home in 2026?
Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones, and in 2026, there are still several government initiatives in place to help make it more achievable, particularly for first home buyers. Whether you’re planning to enter the market this year or simply exploring your...
179-181 Liebig Street, WARRNAMBOOL
Property Address: 179-181 Liebig Street Warrnambool VIC 3280 Property Type: Retail Sale Method: Private Sale Price Expectation: $770,000 Key Investment Highlights: Prime CBD location Strong lease in place LOCATION: WARRNAMBOOL VICTORIA...
Land Tax in Victoria – What’s New in 2025?
Land tax has become a major talking point for Victorian investors this year, following recent adjustments to thresholds and rates. Understanding how land tax works Land tax applies to the total taxable value of all land you own in Victoria, excluding your principal...
Lifestyle Living
The BIG4 NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park is an affordable and fantastic facility offering residents a variety of unique benefits.
Hiring a Great Real Estate Team
At Wilsons, we use a different approach to most agencies. Our mission is simple: to use strategies that are both ethical and effective, ensuring the very best outcomes for our clients. One of the key ways we achieve this is through our true team approach. In many...
Big News for First Home Buyers – Sellers Too
Exciting times in the property market! The rules for first-home buyers are about to get a whole lot friendlier. From October 1, buyers can enter the market with just a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance. If you meet the criteria, you can combine the First...
Buying Made Simple!
Buying a home can be an exciting, stressful, confusing, happy time. But it doesn’t need to be more complicated than it already is! Found the house of your dreams? What's next??! Your Offer What you offer for a property is made up of more than just how much you agree...
Rental Market Trends by State (2025 Q2 Update)
As we move through the second quarter of 2025, Australia’s rental landscape continues to evolve, with notable differences across states and territories. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a new property owner, understanding the current trends can help you make informed decisions.
Stated asking prices
It's simple and it's smart When marketing a property, transparent pricing is crucial for gaining a buyer’s attention. For most buyers, the first priority is knowing whether a home fits within their budget. Strategies like auctions, "contact agent," "expressions of...
Keep Your Energy Use Costs Down
Energy prices are rising across Australia, and renters often feel like they’ve got little control—especially when they can’t install solar panels or upgrade appliances. But don’t worry: even in a rental, there are practical ways to cut your power bills without...
Heytesbury House
WELCOME TO HEYTESBURY HOUSE- Luxury Residence + Bed & Breakfast It is our pleasure to bring to market a piece of Cobden's rich history with Heytesbury House, a distinguished period residence that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern luxury....
Thinking of buying a home in 2025?
Several grants and assistance programs are available in Victoria to support home buyers, particularly first-time purchasers. Here's an overview of the key initiatives: First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) Eligible first-time home buyers in Victoria can receive a one-off...
Keep Your Home Safe
Leaving your home unattended, whether for a holiday, business trip, or any other reason, can leave you feeling vulnerable. However, with a few proactive measures, you can ensure your home remains secure. Here are some effective strategies to safeguard your property...
THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETING MAINTENANCE AT YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY
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...
5 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO PREVENT MOULD FROM POOR VENTILATION
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...
WHAT IS THE SMARTRE SALE?
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...
POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A REAL ESTATE AGENT
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...
Qualifying Buyers
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...
Your new lifestyle, slice of history, business, adventure…
Just imagine this. A move to the country. A lovely, spacious, renovated, quirky, comfortable, stylish, character-filled place to call home. A slice of history. A business opportunity with 5 potential strings to its bow, each of which has been tested, and you can...
Central Seaside Masterpiece
Central Seaside Masterpiece.
Harmonise with the surrounding landscape, in Warrnambool, Victoria.
Halls Gap Lifestyle/Business Combo Opportunity – NOW UNDER OFFER!
Can you believe it? Live in Heavenly Halls Gap and get paid over $200,000 per annum for the privilege!
Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate are pleased to present to the market this once in a lifetime opportunity to combine a wonderful home lifestyle with a highly profitable business & freehold.
Yes – they’re real!
Many people distrust salespeople; in fact according to a quick google search, 97% of us don’t trust sales people. The only people we trust less are politicians and car salesmen. Not surprising really, as the popular view is that people in sales only care about the dollar, not the person; that they would say anything to ‘make the sale’.
Your Holiday Home Among the Gum Trees
HALLS GAP COTTAGES – FOR SALE –
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY –
Wilsons Warrnambool and District Real Estate are excited to present to the marketplace 15 x 2 bedroom hardwood cottages for sale for the use of holiday homes (and/or short term accommodation rental). The cottages are generously spread over the 8 hectare bush site to maximise privacy to all owners and to capitalise on the magnificent views of the Grampians ranges which surround what is part of D’Altons Resort in Halls Gap.
Mortlake History
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 farmers, and...
Central, Coastal, Townhouse Living
Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate are excited to present to the market thirteen quality townhouses to be sold off the plan and built immediately by Mark Conlan's @Select Homes. This development is in a prime location at 93-97 Nicholson Street, a 10-minute...
“Such a wonderful result for us as a vendor”
Check out the wonderful renovation that Michelle and Gary completed on their house in Warrnambool, and hear from a delighted vendor, very pleased with the sale, which happened within a few days of going to market, with roughly 15 inspections, 7-8 offers, and a sale...
Homebuilder Program
Article by Cheryl McKenna - Office Manager, and licensed estate agent. HomeBuilder Program The HomeBuilder program is a time-limited grant program to help the residential construction market to bounce back from the Coronavirus crisis. But before we get into that – do...
How’s your credit?
Article by Cheryl McKenna - Office manager, licensed estate agent - and now we can add - real estate blogger! Back in my day, credit was something you needed to make a call on your mobile, or a score that my friends got at uni. And having multiple store and credit...
Which aspect is best?
Article by Cheryl McKenna - Office Manager, and licensed estate agent. North, south, east, west? Which aspect is the best? In many a real estate write up you will read “boasting a northerly aspect”, but what does this mean, and why is a northerly aspect so desirable?...
Should I use a mortgage broker?
Article by Emilee Bezzina - sales agent - Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate Working in real estate we often get asked if purchasers are better off with a mortgage broker or if they should directly see their bank, some may also shop around themselves for...
What is a section 32?
Welcome to our series of articles addressing answers to frequently asked questions by home buyers, in particular first home buyers. You may have heard people mention a property's "section 32", otherwise known as the "vendor statement", or formally, "Vendors' statement...
There are many markets – this is here and now
Commentary by Lucas Wilson. Scour the media any day at present and you don't have to look far to find extremely pessimistic property market price forecasts due to the current climate and subsequent economic factors. I'm no economist, however an important point to...
“An easy decision”
Hear how Ben made an "easy decision" to choose Wilsons, and was happily sold within a week, at his asking price. If you'd like to be happily sold like Ben, phone us any time on (03) 5561 2777.
$25,000 ahead!
Hear from Narelle and Ben about why they chose Wilsons and how they finished $25,000 ahead of what they were thinking they would, thanking Wilsons for going "above and beyond". Thank you guys for jumping behind the iphone camera without notice! Thank you for choosing...
FHB Information Night
Are you looking to purchase your first home but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. That’s why South West Credit has teamed up with a range of experts to hold a First Home Buyer Information Session on Wednesday 7th August, 2019. The event will cover everything...
Neither a rising nor falling market is a bad thing: selling in either market
The real estate market is not a single entity. It consists of millions of people making individual decisions based on their personal needs and opinions. Current real estate trends vary widely from state to state, city to city and even suburb to suburb, making the...
Know your purpose for investing in property
Many people assume property investors are rich and carefree. This is far from true. Most residential property investors are simply striving to create a better future for themselves and their families. They own one property – or possibly two – and rent it out in the...
Dinner’s on us!
We'd like to shout you dinner to the tune of $150! Valid any time with no end date, if you refer someone to us who is thinking of selling - and they list their property for sale with us, we'll give you a $150 dinner voucher for a restaurant in the local area. It's a...
The grass isn’t always greener on the other side
When a house doesn't sell after a prolonged campaign, there is a natural tendency for the seller to look to other avenues for success. The first port of call is often to change the real estate agent. But is the grass always greener on the other side? Some lazy,...
Is there another buyer?
Competition increases value. Agents know it, and they use it to achieve a better price. That’s their job after all. What is harrowing as a buyer is trying to work out the legitimacy of the agents often made claim that “there is another buyer”. As a buyer, if you...
11 tips to make moving day stress-free
If you’re enthusiastic about moving day, you represent a minority of the population. Even if you’re upgrading from an old to new home, small to big, many days will be spent packing up your belongings and setting up in your new home. Here are some tips to ensure that...
Simplicity.
Often, in Real Estate, things are made much more complicated than they need to be. Complex sales procedures, confusing pricing strategies, restrictive inspection arrangements, secretive negotiation processes, etc, etc, etc... From an agent's perspective, it...
Attention Investors!
Would you be interested in purchasing a residential investment property in a great country town with an outstanding (we're talking potentially double-digit percentage) rental return? Thanks to our proven record of proactively getting results and looking after our...
Knowledge, power and real estate advertising
A dangerous trend has emerged in real estate advertising with privacy and price implications. Too much personal information is being revealed during marketing campaigns. Circumstances such as divorce or illness are often featured in advertisements as agents try to use...
Mortlake SOLDs
A quick little drive up Mortlake's main street recently highlights a few of the successful sales in the popular township with plenty happening at the moment. Call us to find out more!
Tenants’ rights strengthened
VICTORIAN tenants will officially be able to make minor modifications to their rental homes and own pets without landlord consent after new laws passed parliament last week. The reforms — which also include the introduction of “basic standards” and limit rent rises to...
Building and Pest Inspections
Is a building and pest inspection that important? Is it necessary to have a property inspected by a professional when buying and how much does it cost? For most people, buying a home or an investment property is the biggest investment they will ever make.Yet many...
The Moyne River
As we have the pleasure of presenting to the marketplace for sale this fine property (read on) only 9 kilometres out of Port Fairy on 26 acres with one of its entire boundaries fronting the Moyne River, we decided to take the opportunity to share with you some...
Don’t take the bait!
Bait pricing hurts both sellers and buyers, and despite recent legislation changes aimed at preventing the practice, it is still rampant. Just as AFL coaches find ways to manipulate rule changes for their own benefit, real estate agents find ways around the new...
“What a refreshing meeting”
We asked Iris a few questions about her buying experience with Wilsons, always looking for feedback to help improve our service. We believe that what customers say about a company's service, means a lot more than what the company says about itself. 1: “How did you...
Delighted buyer AND seller!
The favourite part of our job - when two delighted customers, seller and buyer, come together to enjoy the process of a home being transferred from one to another - both happy with the outcome, this being a sale at the highest possible price for the seller, and for...
Should you take out Lenders Mortgage Insurance?
What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) and should you have it? Actually, that's kind of a trick question, since it is not your choice, and it is not for your protection! Lenders' mortgage insurance protects your lender in the unfortunate event of you defaulting on...
Warrnambool & District – a great place to invest right now.
With 8 years of very little price growth, yet a very steady economy and economic outlook with more than one string to its bow - ie retail, farming, tourism, and a range of industry, Warrnambool and District looks set to be a great place to invest, both for sound...
“Very Pleased!”
We knocked on Gary's door to say hello as we were looking for another house in Warrnambool to sell since we sold Gary's, and we took the opportunity to pull out the iphone and video asking Gary a couple of questions about his selling experience with Wilsons...
The winners and losers in all markets
Written by Peter O'Malley. There is a simplistic thought pattern that rising property markets are good and falling markets are bad. Supporting the point, transaction volumes historically increase in rising markets and decrease in falling markets. These fluctuations in...
Buying a Renovator…
There are many reasons someone will buy a home that needs some TLC or work done to it – it allows you to put your own personal stamp on the character of the property; it is more economical or it may be a “flipper” that you can do up and sell for a profit in a short...
Conveyancing Conversation
Peter O'Malley sits down with Paul Denny of Paul Denny Conveyancing who shares 39 years of experience and advice for people buying and selling property. This extremely insightful interview also highlights how the relationship between a vendor's real estate agent and...
Do Real Estate Agents have a conflict of interest?
A common perception I often hear is that Real Estate agents have a conflict of interest, as their customers are both buyers and sellers, with seemingly opposing objectives. Buyers want to buy as cheap as they can, while sellers want as much money as they can get....
So helpful – it was wonderful!
Share in the delight of new home owner, Fiona, who recently embarked on her move to the countryside!
“Great Job!”
Peter discusses his recent successful sale, which was purchased a generation earlier through Wilson Real Estate, and now sold by the next generation of Wilsons. This is what serving the local community for over 4 decades is all about!
“A wise choice”
Tony discusses his process of interviewing agents, and his successful sale with Wilsons. Tony interviewed several agents before listing his property for sale, asking each of them "Why should I list with you? What can you do for me that other agents can't?" He was...
The Pricing Game
It wasn’t so long ago, when a homeowner decided to sell their property the agent would advertise it for the agreed price. The price was set by the agent in consultation with the homeowner. The advertised price was simply the price the owner wanted. It was...
Flipping houses – What you need to know
Buy a house, renovate and sell quickly for a substantial profit – it’s not hard to see why flipping houses seems like an attractive venture. House flipping certainly isn’t a new concept, with shows such as the The Block making it appear like an easy, glamorous way to...
What is equity and how can it benefit me?
Simply put, home equity refers to the difference between the market value of your property and how much is still owing. Equity is the unencumbered interest an owner has in a property. For example, if your property was worth $500,000, and you still owed $400,000 on...
Numero Uno. What is the meaning behind your house number?
Always drawn to a certain number? Are you playing your cards right when choosing your new home? Our numerology article could give you that lucky edge, or break a run-of-bad-luck in the home. There are numerous beliefs floating around the cosmos so we’ve narrowed it...
Purchasing off-the-plan?
Three things you need to know before purchasing an off-the-plan development as an investment property. Many investors gravitate towards purchasing off-the-plan developments due to the perceived benefit they offer. Off-the-plan developments are often marketed as an...
40+ Years of Wilsons
In 1976 real estate agency Mark Wilson and Associates began trading in Warrnambool. The business strategy of putting the customer’s best interests ahead of their own has assisted in the longevity and success of this family owned and operated real estate agency. 40+...