Posted on December 30, 2011 by Great Ocean Road Real Estate Apollo Bay
With the New Year almost here why not make your new years resolution to make the Sea Change to the wonderful Apollo Bay area.
We wish you a happy new year along our Coast and we look forward to seeing you in 2012. Enjoy the sun, summer and sand!
Darren Brimacombe
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 317 424
Posted on December 9, 2011 by Great Ocean Road Real Estate Apollo Bay
One of the most positive Apollo Bay real estate and property weeks of the past 52 with crucial announcements that are fantastic confidence boosters as we march into our summer selling season. Firstly, the confirmation that our four major banks have passed on the .25% interest rate reduction from the R.B.A. Being the second reduction in two months and with the R.B.A not meeting again until February, the injection of confidence to consumers is a very welcome Christmas present.
Secondly, with stage 4A of the Geelong By-pass opening today “all roads lead to Apollo Bay”. This final stage takes out the last two remaining sets of traffic lights and completes what we all have been waiting for.
Thinking of selling? List with us.
Posted on November 28, 2011 by Great Ocean Road Real Estate Apollo Bay
Record commercial sale for Apollo Bay. The recently constructed iconic building of Apollo 169 sold to a consortium of Melbourne based buyers for just under $4million.
Posted on November 11, 2011 by Great Ocean Road Real Estate Apollo Bay
On Friday the 18TH of November, we are Hosting the Apollo Bay Girls Night In! The event is in aid of raising money to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation. What a great excuse to create awareness & raise some money!
Roz O Grady (Our Local Police Woman) and Bec Allen (Sales Agent at Apollo Bay) have coordinated the event and received an amazing response. We were hoping to sell 100 tickets, and have been inundated with local women wanting to attend & support. Seats for the night have sold out due to the astounding response!
The event will include a ladies Fashion Parade, Trivia, Raffles, Drinks & Nibbles, Auctions, and of course mingling with the girls!
All money raised will help Cancer Council continue funding world class research, prevention programs and patient support services to help those affected by cancer. Every dollar counts!
Although we are booked out for seats, we would still love your support & donations. GREAT OCEAN ROAD REAL ESTATE, has a table booked with ten ladies from the office supporting and attending. We would appreciate your support! Please click on the below link, and you can add to the fundraising for such a good cause.
I think we can all relate & have had someone in our lives affected by the tragedy of cancer. Help us pull together and connecting with each other. Girlfriends are always there for each other and we’re incredibly lucky to have ongoing community support.
See you in Our Backayrd.
Posted on October 7, 2011 by Great Ocean Road Real Estate Apollo Bay
Property transfers although slightly below turnover to the same time last year, the Valuer General statistics indicate that there has been some positive activity.
Although, the properties time on the market is as long as it has been! With Vendors having to re-adjust to the current market forces, and the seemingly bottoming out of the coastal market. Astute buyers are certainly benefiting – with some million plus sales taking place. Including the Hordernvale property, The Wild Dog Road property, Great Ocean Road property. Combine this with the current WEEKLY SALES:
- Cawood Street Townhouse
- Marriners Lookout Road Property
- Mt Sabine Beech Forrest property
- Small acreage & House
- Land in Muller Road Skenes Creek
See you in Our Backyard.
Darren Brimacombe
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 317 424
Posted on September 30, 2011 by Great Ocean Road Real Estate Apollo Bay
VISITATION GROWTH FORECASTS:
Forecast Growth in the Great Ocean Road region.
Projected forecasts of visitation show that the Great Ocean Road region will attract between 9.6 million and 10.5 million visitors by 2030. At a minimum this is 2.4 million higher than existing visitation levels.
2010 Low Base Growth Scenario 7.2 Million
2030 Low Base Growth Scenario 9.6 Million
2030 Low Base Growth Scenario 9.7 Million
2030 Low Base Growth Scenario 10.5 Million
INTERNATIONAL VISITOR FORECAST:
Using the base case scenario international visitors to the Great Ocean Road region are forecast to increase at 3.9% per annum from 2010-2030. This equates to an additional 560,000 international visitors to the Great Ocean Road Region by 2030 (more than double the existing visitation). The experience seeker markets that are projected to grow the most by percentage increases are:
India (8.9%)
China(8.5%)
Continental Europe (4.1%)
USA (3.1%)
By 2030 Continental Europe will have secured its place as the most important international experience seeker market by number of visitors and China will become the 2nd most important international experience seeker market in terms of total visitors to the Great Ocean Road region over the next 20 years.
DOMESTIC VISITOR FORECAST:
Using the base case scenario domestic visitation is projected to increase by 1,7 million visitors between 2010 – 2030.
The key markets that are projected to grow the most by percentage increases are:
Traditional family life (2.3%)
Socially Aware (1.1%)
TOUGH TIGERS – GFL PREMIERS 2011
Colac Tigers remain one of the Geelong Football league’s junior forces. Not only one premiership, but they have claimed two at the weekend with the Tigers winning the Under-18 football flag with a 26 point defeat of St Josephs, and also taking home the 13-and-under netball spoils with a 21 goal triumph against Geelong West St Peters.
The GFL premiers, for the second time in three years, outclassed their opposition. Colac / Apollo Bay’s young skipper, Michael Bolitho starred for the Tigers, leading the club in a best-on-ground performance to help open up a five goal lead coming into the final term.
Coach Adam Marshall commented: “”We’re very relieved, it’s been a very long year and we have put in a lot of hard work, it’ll take a while to sink in, but we are very satisfied.” Defender Jake Cooper, won plenty of the footy.
What a credit to the great determination & dedication. Their commitment to improving, throughout the season is just terrific.
Congratulations & Well done to Jake Cooper & Michael Bolitho – the desired ending to a perfect season!
See you in Our Backyard.
Posted on September 23, 2011 by Great Ocean Road Real Estate Apollo Bay
We have 2 forthcoming mortgagee auctions offering a fantastic opportunity:
1: Parkers Access, Moonlight Head – offering ‘Moonlight Retreat’ cottage and B&B. Includes 3 superbly fitted cottages, a 4BR home and separate office with an adjoining 2 further B&B rooms. In selling real estate along the coast, this property has exceptional business potential, with immense infrastructure on offer, call me direct on 0418 317 424 for what will be an impressive inspection.
2: 56A & 56B Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay – 2 adjoining freehold units with 3 storeys, 2 separate living areas, all with ability to duel key. Rooftop balconies, views and exceptional town position.
WHAT’S ON IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
APOLLO BAY CINEMA
Tuesday 27th 5.00pm The Smurfs (g), 7.15pm Red Dog (pg)
Wednesday 28th 4.00pm Zookeeper (pg), 6.00 pm Harry Potter Part 2 (m), 8.30pm Horrible Bosses (ma15+) Starring Darren Brimacombe
Tuesday 29th 3.15pm The Smurfs (g), 5.15pm Red Dog (pg), 7.15pm Jane Eyre (m)
Also
THE BIG AUSSIE BBQ
In support of prostate cancer – 6pm on 23rd September at Apollo Bay RSL
BINGO
7.30PM Wednesdays at the Golf Club.
BEREAVEMENTS – Les Noseda
All the team at Great Ocean Road Real Estate pass on their condolences to all the family and friends of the late Les Noseda, and Apollo Bay Champion, who at all times had the interests of the town and a passion for its community. I have listed down just some of Les’s contributions without mentioning the assistance he provided to others within our village.
During his lifetime Les was the driving force behind many community and tourism based activities and was Apollo Bay’s great giver. Les’ infectious enthusiasm and drive to get things done saw him accomplish some amazing achievements and associations. Following his short but courageous battle with cancer Les passed away on Sept 15th. On Monday Les was farewelled with great love and appreciations (to the tune of the “Bombers” club song) by 300 family, friends and colleagues at the Apollo Bay Football Club. He has been laid to rest beside his beloved daughter Mandy at the Apollo Bay Cemetary.
A list of Les Noseda’s achievements, including service with:
Community
Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation (inaugural chair & Trustee: member Governance sub-committee) – 12 years.
Otway Health Board member & past president – 26 years.
Otway Ranges Walking Track Association founding member & past president – 14 years.
Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism (founding & inaugural life member 2011); founding member Chambers 1st “Environment sub-committee & policy – 30 years.
Otway Tourism board member – 12 years.
Lions club member (District Governor 1984-1985) – 34 years.
Lions Village board member & president – 30 years.
Apollo Bay Swimming Pool founding member.
Great Ocean Road anniversary celebration organising committee (50th & 75th years).
Apollo Bay Youth Club committee & Apollo Bay Foreshore committee member.
Apollo Bay Trails Advisory Committee & Trans Otway Walk (14 years) – to be completed.
Sport
Great Ocean Road Marathon – creator and founder.
Sun Super Runs – 7 competitions completed.
Apollo Bay Badminton club – life member (40 years).
Olympic Torch Bearer 2000 Olympic Torch relay Lavers Hill.
Otway Bushwalking Association.
Awards
Governor Generals Commonwealth Centenary Award (2004)
Colac Otway Shire Citizen of the Year Award (2008) & Senior Achiever (2004).
See you in Our Backyard.
Darren Brimacombe
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 317 424
Posted on September 16, 2011 by Great Ocean Road Real Estate Apollo Bay
IS IT WISE FOR DIY SUPER FUNDS TO BORROW TO INVEST IN PROPERTY GIVEN THE RULES THAT ALLOW SUCH A STRATEGY ARE SO COMPLEX?
Absolutely. Borrowing to invest inside a DIY fund has potential to be a very powerful tool. The strategy doe have some complexity, so it is essential that an investor seeks professional advice. There are packages, starting from $5000 all-up, for advice, Nominee Company, trust deed and execution of all compliance elements, and they are relatively easy for the DIY super trustees to access. The key is to ensure the expected tax saving exceeds the cost of establishment, and there are good examples of this.
WHAT TYPE OF PROPERTIES MIGHT SUIT DIY SUPER INVESTORS? DO YOU HAVE A PREFERENCE FOR COMMERCAIL OT RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE?
We concentrate on residential property. It has historically less volatility and a lower correlation with other asset classes. This means it provides better diversification. If you want to borrow to buy a property in super, you’ll typically find the costs of establishment and borrowing will be lower with residential real estate too. Commercial and office real estate, while offering strong headline rent, can have protracted periods of vacancy and experience subdued capital growth – issues a DIY trustee will have to understand and accept.
Source: Chris Duffield from Dixon Advisory, Financial Review.
SEACHANGE VACANCIES:
Great Ocean Ecology
“Housekeeper and also Chef”
Contact Lizzie Corke lissie@capeotwaycentre.org
EVENTS FORTHCOMING:
TARTUFEE
A cheeky comedy by Moliere in an adaptation by Simon Gray
Directed by – Al Mustapha, Al Shahio
Wednesday October 5th – Saturday October 8th at COPACC $18 – $24
Ph: 5232 2077
MEETINGS:
APOLLO BAY FOOTBALL CLUB AGM
Wednesday 28th September 7.30 pm @ the Krambuk Room
APOLLO BAY CDFLNA NETBALL CLUB
18th October 2011 at the club rooms.
“ALL THOSE IN NEED OF A HOBBY”
“Patchwork Quilting”
The next patchwork quilting meeting to be held on Monday 19th September at 7pm at Marrar Waurn
“Save the Koala Month”
Koalas are disappearing. Loss of a koala habitat and koala food/trees is leading the koala threat
www.savethekoala.com
FORTHCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Mortgagee Sale – 50 Parkers Access Rd, Wattle Hill Auction Saturday 15th October at 2pm.
Auction – 56a & 56b Pascoe St, Apollo Bay Saturday 22nd October at 1pm.
See you in Our Backyard.
Darren Brimacombe
0418 317 424
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
Posted on September 9, 2011 by Great Ocean Road Real Estate Apollo Bay
With Spring upon us we have just witnessed a more vibrant and positive approach to the general inquiry in the real estate market with our Apollo Bay, Lorne, Aireys Inlet and Torquay offices transacting well over 20 plus home and land sales for August, ranging from a $62,000 in Beech Forest to a $1.6 mill sale in Wye River. We also witnessed 4 house sales in excess of $1 mill, 6 – 8 sales in the $500 – $800K range. The home buyer inquiry is still highly geared to our Melbourne based buyers, with over 4 million people now living in the worlds No 1 ranked city, and economic trends of lower interest rates, we are well positioned with our branding to maximize results for our loyal vendors.
SEA CHANGER VACANCIES
- “Good with Drugs”
Pharmacy Assistant – casual
michael@communitycarechemist.com.au
- Public Relations & Fundraising officer
24 hours per week
Linda West 5237 8500
NEWS ALERT
Avon is now available in Apollo Bay
‘WOW’ I know you say!
leah_madden@gmail.com
‘LOOKING FOR BARE CHESTED WOMEN’
Urgent call for womens basketball tops “PHEW”
If you ever played basketball please check your cupboards, set are down to 5 or 6 tops “SHAME”, if you have a top at home please send it to the school.
SERENA V’S SHARAPOVA
Live at the Bay (not quite!)
Wednesday Afternoon Tennis – all interested in playing tennis
Names in to marzz52@yahoo.com.au
TIGER WOODS REPORT
Stroke by Stroke (and doesn’t he love it!)
Womens 1st September: A Grade – Marriette Deppler. B Grade – Helen Stevens. C Grade – Sami Oguzhan
5th September: Jeanette Dodds
Mens 31st August: J Black
4th September: Colin Colemen
“HORSING AROUND”
Apollo Bay Pony club is hosting an evening with horse trainer Ian Leighton Thursday 15th at the R.S.L.
Featuring a brief talk from Ian, meet and greet through buffet style dinner.
Also auction conducted by myself on both new and pre-loved horse gear, a raffle with some great horsey prizes, with 10% of all sale s going to the Pony Club!
Contact Christi Valentine-Anderson on 0438 188 900.
FISHY
13FISH – Is the 24-hour reporting line for illegal fishing activity, is proving a winner with resource conscious Victorians. Fisheries Victoria Executive Director, Anthony Hurst said that since the inception of 13 FISH in 2003 almost 15,000 calls have been recorded from all over the state. “These calls have led to the prosecution of, or issuing of on-the-spot fines to nearly 1,100 individuals”, Mr Hurst said. As a result of one call, fisheries officers were able to plan and conduct an operation that led to the arrest of three men for illegally using a mesh net to take 832 fish, 709 were under size. The men pleaded guilty and were ordered to pay $30,000 including fines and compensation.
FUTURE STAR – LAURA TAYLOR
Laura Taylor is already a star in our eyes. The girl who loves Basketball, self confesses to playing Netball for fun and friendship, and boy don’t we all wish we had skills as flash and impressive, as Miss Taylor. On the court she is electric, tenacious and puts her body on the line, for front position.
She has for the entire (2011) season, committed to playing both Under 17’s and also playing A Grade netball. This would mean, some weeks she would endure 8 quarters of netball, that is 96 minutes of solid intense physical activity. This girl is a future leader of the Apollo Bay Netball Club. The award has capped off an impressive season for Laura. We cannot wait to see what she can present in the future, her strength on court is so impressive. Wait till you see her play basketball! Well done Laura on a fantastic season with the Bay.
THIS MONTHS CFA CALLOUT’S
06/08 13.00 hrs Smoke alarm Skenes Creek
15/08 11.57 hrs Smoke alarm Skenes Creek
25/08 0921 hrs Structure Fire Apollo Bay
A great thanks to our volunteers from all at GORRE.
“PERSISTENTLY P_ _ _ING DOWN OR NOT”
August Rainfalll
Dew: 4 days
Total including dew: 69.4 mm
Days of rain: 14
Highest August 2010: 292.4mm
Lowest August: 1914 25mm
Year to Date: 826.9 mm
10 year August average: 145.9 mm
Thanks Harold Cockerell
“THE LAW” OOPS!
Did you know – bicycle – means a vehicle with 2 or more wheels that is built to be propelled by human power (Cadel Evans)? Through a belt, chain or gear.
HMMMMM does not include any smarties with an auxillary motor capable of generating a power output of over 200 watts.
SO THERE!
“POP’S AND FUZZIES”
From all at GORRE congratulations to Paul & Belinda Dear on the arrival of their first baby boy “Louis”.
Mark Featherson & Stacey Wilson have finally announced their engagement, congrats from the GORRE team.
TRAINING
All our staff recently attended the supercharge 2011 seminar in Melbourne, a further commitment to continue to strive and train all our wonderful people in the new technology and techniques to maintain our dominance in the market place.
See you in Our Backyard.
Posted on September 2, 2011 by Great Ocean Road Real Estate Apollo Bay
You will recall that the first round of consultation for the above project was held in March this year when the project was introduced to the Apollo Bay community and feedback was sought on the release of an Issue Analysis Report.
Since this time, the consultant has reviewed submissions and produced a draft report which was recently considered by Council and is now available for public comment. A ‘drop-in’ information session has been scheduled in Apollo Bay where the Study Team and Council staff will be available to answer your questions on the project as follows:
Saturday 10th September 2011
9.30am – 12.30pm
Apollo Bay Community Market
Foreshore area opposite the main shops
The Draft Report discusses in detail the investigations sites, future supply and demand for housing and industrial land in Apollo Bay and urban initiatives accompanied with recommendations.
The attached Project Bulletin No 2 provides an update on the Review and the next steps in the project. The Draft Report is available to download from the Council website at www.colacotway.vic.gov.au and hard copies can be viewed at the Apollo Bay Service centre and Colac Otway shire office, or alternatively a free CD is also available. Copies of the draft document can be purchased on request for a fee.
SEA CHANGERS JOB VACANCIES:
SUMMER KITCHEN AND FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
Required at the Bay’s best known Café. “The Bay Leaf”. Call Maree – 0417 376 053
LIFEGUARDS – CASUAL
Apollo Bay Community Pool. For more information, head to: www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
TOURISM ASSISTANT
“Great Ocean Road Visitor Information centre” – Apollo Bay. Work is commencing in September, through to April.
Please contact Sharyn.Rayner@colacotway.vic.gov.au
(03) 5232 9545
CAFÉ NAUTIGALS ~
Looking for front of house Barista / Kitchen staff for the Spring / Summer season.
Please contact Meredith Kimber: 5237 7261
SNAPPER TO IT! Leisure Hunters. Scientists from fisheries Victoria, are predicting the 2011 / 2012 season, and there will be a repeat of recent years.
Anglers have reported last year, that more than 80% of snapper, were caught above 1KG, and were at least 40 cm long.
One in Four, were big red’s, that weighed more than 3kg, and were at least 60cm.
For further information, head to: www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing
CRICKET SEASON:
Training is on Tuesday’s at 6:30 at the Leisure centre. Also on Sunday’s at 11:00am at the “Shark Park” – Apollo Bay cricket nets.
GOLF NEWS:
Congratulations to Doris Chambers Foursomes:
Winners –Sami Oguzhan & Sandra Toone 33 pts
Runner Up – Marriette Deppeler & Colleen Mactaggert 31 pts
Mens Mid Week Stableford:
A Grade – L Szulik 39 pts
R Up on Countback – G Lucas 39 pts
ROLL UP ROLL UP ROLL UP … CRACKER JACK
This Thursday the 6th of October – it all begins!
The pre summer bowling twilight competition.
APOLLO BAY NETBALL CLUB, PRESENTATION NIGHT!
We welcome all Players, Families & Sponsors.
This FRIDAY night: 6:30pm, at the Apollo Bay Football Social Club Rooms.
The vote count will kick off at 6:45, with live music entertainment, the talented Matty Orchard.
We ask for you to bring a plate of nibbles, to share with your table.
Come celbrate the Bay’s season, thanks.
FEELING HEAVY:
Proposed bridge loads:
Daffy’s Lane – 13 Tonnes
Skenes Creek Valley Rd – 16 Tonnes
Watson’s Access – 5 Tonnes
HUNT THE GOLDEN GUMBOOT:
Visit the Old Beechy Rail Trail, between the 4th of October and Friday the 28th of October.
Keep your eye out for one of the forty gumboots painted gold, that will be hidden along the trail, containing prizes.
For more information, please contact: Jodie Fincham – 5232 9472 or Vicki Jessrey – 5232 9516
LOOKING FOR AN UPGRADE:
Well, you will be happy to know, that approximately (170) metres of underground drainage pipes, and three pits will be constucted near McLennan Street & Cawood Street.
WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO:
Colac Otway Mayor and Chief Executive Officer, work out of councils Apollo Bay office. This is once a month, between 4:00 – 6:00pm.
You can obtain an appointment on: 52 329 458.
Dates: 12th of September – 11th of October and 15th of November – 13th of December.
LAND TALK:
For all of those rural buyers, that have purchased over the years.
Southern Otway Landcare network are calling for “Expressions of Interest”.
Looking for land care member projects for 2012. This may include fencing, waterways, and installing offstream watering, re-vegetating a steep gully or reducing the impacts of weeds.
Please phone: 52 376 904 for more details.
APOLLO WHISPERS:
A local fisherman was reported to be very embarassed as he was googling up the beach, he was recently struck by an unexpected wave. Concentration is still the key to success.
LAND SUBDIVISION:
A proposed forthcoming land subdivision has been seen to be ready and raring for the improved weather for the commencement of construction.
“THE BAY GEM”:
When you go down next, please feel free to travel a few (km) to the South, along the Great Ocean Road. Head to “Maitts Rest”. This magnificent walk is only a few Kilometers, and is through the stunning rainforest.
HOLIDAYS …HMMM WHAT TO BOOK?
Great Ocean Road Holidays, top of the page search on the one and only search portal, GOOGLE
If looking for a break, head to: http://www.greatoceanroadholidays.com.au/
So dust off the Budgie smuggler, grab onto the G-Strings, wash down the rug rats, grab the bucket & spade, the cricket bat & wickets, Join us now that SPRING has SPRUNG! With all the beach bunnies and bronzed boomers, on the sandy beaches of Apollo Bay.