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...
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...
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...
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...
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 | 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
5 Nov, 2020 | Buying, Community, Latest, Selling
Here are the tricks used by the professionals Slapping some paint on a wall – easy! But achieving a meticulous finish requires some careful preparation. If you are planning on a DIY paint job, here are some tricks of the trade to help you achieve a finish that even...
23 Aug, 2020 | Community
Aricle by Ian Lamb, salesperson at Wilsons. I have been thinking for a while about a topic I would like to write about during the current COIVD 19 Pandemic. I’ve chosen a topic that is very personal in the hope it might lead to other people reaching out during these...
12 Aug, 2020 | Community
Here at Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate, through covid lockdown 2.0, we have 2 priorities: Achieving fantastic results for our clients, andTo look after each other. The property market remains strong, and Wilsons are your private sale, private...
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 Jul, 2020 | Community
Article by Cheryl McKenna – office manager and licensed estate agent. “Support local business” is a catch cry we hear often, but why is it important? Does it really make that much of a difference? With large chain stores now stocking everything from milk and...
22 Jun, 2020 | Buying, Community, Selling
Article by Cheryl McKenna, Office manager and licensed estate agent Moving house. The phrase strikes fear into many a heart. Ranked as more stressful than divorce, moving house is in fact included in the top 5 stressful life events. Some of us do it once in a...
22 Jun, 2020 | Community
Article by Cheryl McKenna, office manager and licensed estate agent. Is there anything more uplifting than to see than your dog, in amongst a group of other pooches all running flat out happily around the dog park? Or the lone Border Collie who chases the ball, being...
17 Jun, 2020 | Buying, Community
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...
17 Jun, 2020 | Buying, Community
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...
14 Jun, 2020 | Community
Article by Cheryl McKenna – Office Manager, and licensed estate agent. Ahhh, there is nothing better than mowing your back lawn, then your front lawn, then having to get the mower through the front gate and mow the nature strip – said no person ever! Especially...
14 Jun, 2020 | Buying, Community
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...
13 Jun, 2020 | Buying, Community
Article by Cheryl McKenna – Office Manager and licensed estate agent. What’s your number baby? What’s in a number? It depends on who you ask. For many cultures around the world numbers can dictate many things, from who you marry, whether you are a lucky person...
13 Jun, 2020 | Buying, Community, Selling
Article by Cheryl McKenna – Office manager and licenced estate agent. What’s your style? Do you love a classic Californian Bungalow or are you a fool for the decorative filigree of the mid to late Victorian Era? Does walking into an Edwardian home evoke...
10 Jun, 2020 | Community
How did you spend your time during the Covid-19 restrictions and isolation? Opinion piece by Rhianna Amos – Sales Agent at Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate. I preface this article with it being just a general overview, not a qualified insight....
10 Jun, 2020 | Community
Article by Rhianna Amos – Sales Agent at Wilsons This year, amid the current pandemic, I needed a challenge. Not just any old challenge, something that would also make a difference. A cause that I was passionate about. Coincidently the next week I was asked to...
14 May, 2020 | Buying, Community, Renting, Selling
Article by Lucas Wilson. As we move further along the timeline of the crisis that is the coronavirus pandemic, and seemingly stepping gradually towards the light at the end of the tunnel, I couldn’t be more proud of our team here at Wilsons. Our staff,...
1 May, 2020 | Buying, Community, Selling
We have a wonderful surprise to share with you: People are still buying real estate! We admittedly braced ourselves for a complete shutdown of our industry a few weeks ago, seemingly headed for an inability to inspect houses. Our inboxes were flooded with digital...
26 Mar, 2020 | Community, Latest
We rise by lifting others. -Robert Ingersoll Whilst many of us, be it individually or as a business, are in survival mode, there are still absolutely things everyone can do to help others as we are all in this Coronavirus pandemic crisis together, and we’ll all...
20 Mar, 2020 | Buying, Community, Selling
Article by Lucas Wilson. “My head has obviously been spinning in recent days, as I’m sure have all of yours, with everything going on. As the footy season commences (for now!), the quote “play what’s in front of you”, is very appropriate. It is a...
18 Mar, 2020 | Community
7 Ways to Keep Your Home Clean Now that the worlds attention is focussed on the Coronavirus more people are being educated on how fast a virus can spread. Statistics say the Coronavirus doubles every 4 days. With no known vaccine populations are choosing isolation as...
12 Feb, 2020 | Community
The 2020 Warrnambool Relay For Life was another amazing event – enjoyable; inspiring; emotional; exhausting. Thank you and congratulations to the organisers, to our team of Wilsons Walkers, and to our family members and friends who joined us. A huge thank you to...
6 Feb, 2020 | Community
Why you should clean your washing machine By design washing machines in hot and humid conditions. These conditions are the perfect environment for bacteria to breed. The soap and detergent chemicals invariably get locked in the washing machine. Eventually, mould and...
4 Feb, 2020 | Community
The Wilsons Warrnambool Walkers team will be back again this year at the Relay for Life event fundraising for the Cancer Council – a cause close to almost everybody’s hearts. It really is a special event, held at the Warrnambool Deakin University Oval on...
3 Dec, 2019 | Community
It was great to get involved with RSL Active, a local program supporting veterans and their families with opening and promoting connections, re-integrating, and staying mentally and physically healthy. Hear a little bit about it from Adam Kent, after selling a...
13 Nov, 2019 | Community
Our Mo Bro, Russell, is 13 days into Movember, a fantastic cause raising funds for men’s health. Our whole team are behind him – as you can see in the photo!! We encourage you to donate anything you comfortably can to this great cause, even just a few...
8 Nov, 2019 | Buying, Community, Renting
Are you a current or prospective tenant or property investor? Would you like to know more about renting, leasing, property investment and/or anything related to property management in Warrnambool and/or our surrounding district? We’d like to introduce you to...
17 Sep, 2019 | Community
Dennington’s Day Out is hosted by St John’s Primary School. 2019 is the eighth year of DDO and it is growing every year, with an expected attendance of 3000-plus eager DDO-attendees. The event encourages community partnerships with a large range of clubs and...
12 Sep, 2019 | Community
The Crystal Lee Foundation’s objective is to provide little acts of kindness to our families, filling some of the little things that were once small, that become overwhelmingly enormous when facing the end of your child’s life. We can’t move mountains or change...
22 Aug, 2019 | Community
Written by Lucas Wilson Tragically, unexpectedly, and suddenly (in relative terms – there was 2 weeks notice that meant everything), my sister Sally’s beautiful little 99-days-young baby Lucia was recently taken away from this earth and became an angel....
1 Aug, 2019 | Buying, Community
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...
23 Jun, 2019 | Community, Renting, Selling
If you’re thinking of selling, OR have a property to lease, you can help us help our community! Portable x-ray machines (also known as image intensifiers) are used by orthopaedic and reconstruction surgeons to ensure good placement of plates and screws when...
6 May, 2019 | Community
Warrnambool’s Mother’s day Classic is on this Sunday again at Pertobe Road, and as part of our support, the Wilsons team will be bringing down 100 red roses to GIVE AWAY for participating mums! Get involved in a great cause, great fun, and some good...
9 Apr, 2019 | Buying, Community, Latest, Selling
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...
22 Feb, 2019 | Community
Do you have what it takes to be successful in real estate? Are you results-focused? Do you have a passion for people and building long-term relationships? Are you motivated to reach and exceed your potential? If you can confidently answer YES to the above...
31 Jan, 2019 | Community
Friday 8th Feb from 6:30pm overnight to Saturday 9th Feb 1:00pm sees the annual Warrnambool chapter of Relay for Life, a community fundraising challenge raising vital funds for cancer patients. The team from Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate will be...
22 Nov, 2018 | Community
Here at Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate, we love involving ourselves in, promoting, and supporting local and community events, features, information, charities and causes. Feel free to bring these to our attention at any time so we can continue to do...
14 Sep, 2018 | Buying, Community, Renting
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...
22 Aug, 2018 | Community
The first week of September, from Sunday 2nd to Saturday 8th is National Legacy Week. The Warrnambool Legacy Club looks after over 300 war widows in the local area, without any government funding. Badge day is Friday September 7th, so be on the lookout around town...
17 Aug, 2018 | Buying, Community
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...
26 Jul, 2018 | Community
Growing up as kids in Warrnambool, we really did take for granted just how good “The Adventure Playground” at Lake Pertobe was/is. I remember when cousins or family friends from Melbourne or Geelong or anywhere else would visit and be blown away with just...
12 Jul, 2018 | Community
Just recently, looking for somewhere to take the kids and dogs for a Sunday drive with a walk and some fresh air on the school holidays, thinking we might explore somewhere we’ve never been before, I did a quick search on my trusty and highly recommended app...
13 Jun, 2018 | Community
A temporary Sewing Station will be set up at 102 Liebig Street, Warrnambool. Open 10am to 2pm, 12th – 16th and 20th – 23rd June. The venue will have sewing machines and recycled fabric available for the community to make or watch being made reusable...
10 May, 2018 | Community
At Wilsons, we love our mums. We thought we’d remind all of you who are lucky to have a mum to be EXTRA special to her this Mother’s Day. To help you out, we’ve got 100 roses for 100 mums in Warrnambool. There is no charge and no obligation, they are...
16 Apr, 2018 | Buying, Community
Recently, while showing a buyer around a property in one of our Western district townships, I was asked a technical, yet fairly elementary, question about the workings of the septic system. Quite frankly, I should have known the answer, but didn’t! I dutifully...
12 Apr, 2018 | Community
On St Patrick’s Day weekend 40,000ha of farming land was burnt in several locations in South West Victoria. Upwards of 4,000 head of stock perished and 18 homes were lost. To support the local community and those affected, a fundraising evening on next Saturday...
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...
1 Apr, 2018 | Community, Latest
The word Warrnambool originates from the local Indigenous Australians name for a nearby volcanic cone. It is interpreted to mean many things including land between two rivers, two swamps or ample water. A popular legend is that the first Europeans to discover...
1 Apr, 2018 | Community
Cityscape The original City of Warrnambool was a 4×8 grid, with boundaries of Lava Street (north), Japan Street (east), Merri Street (south) and Henna Street (west). In the nineteenth century, it was intended that Fairy Street – with its proximity to the...
13 Mar, 2018 | Community
The Shire of Moyne is a local government area in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, Australia, located in the south-western part of the state. It covers an area of 5,478 square kilometres (2,115 sq mi) and, at the 2011 Census, had a population of 15,955. It...
8 Feb, 2018 | Community
Team Wilsons are ready to relay! In the name of raising money for the Cancer Council, we look forward to participating in the 2018 Relay for Life, beginning at 6:30pm Friday evening and going non-stop through to Saturday 1pm, at Deakin University We want to take this...
1 Feb, 2018 | Community
The team at Wilsons are participating in, and fundraising for, the Anti-Cancer Council’s Relay For Life Fundraiser. One of our fundraising efforts is a Garage Sale to be held at our Office at 50 Fairy Street Warrnambool, this Sunday February 4th, from 9:30am....
23 Nov, 2017 | Buying, Community
On a drive through Port Fairy and along Ocean Drive and Port Fairy’s South Beach on one of the magnificent days of warm weather we have experienced in the south-west over the last 7 days, I was compelled to stop the car and stroll down across the white sand...
13 Jul, 2017 | Community
Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate takes this opportunity to thank and congratulate the team at Silvan Ridge Financial Services for initiating and organising the phenomenal evening on Wednesday July 12th at the Wannon Rooms, raising funds and awareness for...
10 May, 2017 | Community
At Wilson Real Estate, we love our Mums – and, sadly, in some cases, the memories of Mums. But then doesn’t everyone with a heart just love Mum, the one who does so much for so many with little thought of thanks. Well, this Mother’s Day, we thought we’d remind all of...
25 Jan, 2017 | Community
Exciting news for the Mortlake district with the announcement after Tuesday night’s council meeting of unanimous support for the granting of a planning permit for the new facility to be built. Forecast to bring 100 new jobs for the 10-month construction phase,...
10 Nov, 2016 | Community
A gem of the South-West. If you haven’t walked, jogged, or pedalled at least a section of the Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail, then do yourself a favour! Engage the senses, improve your fitness, spend time with your family – or enjoying your own...
26 Oct, 2016 | Community
The Thanh Loc Project was born out of the desperate need for education and basic standards of living experienced on a visit to the Thanh Loc commune in southern Vietnam some years ago. Thanh Loc commune is a very poor area where many children do not have the...
29 Sep, 2016 | Buying, Community
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...
15 Sep, 2016 | Buying, Community
There has been much talk about ensuring that your property is adequately fitted with smoke alarms (and is law in many states), but what would you do if a fire did occur? Investing in a fire extinguisher can help protect your property in the event of a fire. Following...
11 Aug, 2016 | Buying, Community, Renting, Selling
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+...
7 Jul, 2016 | Community
Imagine this! Your home is totally self-sufficient for all its energy needs! – No more power bills! Buildings in the future will not only be designed for living and working in, they will incorporate mini-power stations, producing and storing clean, renewable energy,...