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GET YOUR WISH LIST TO SANTA

November 29, 2023

Christmas Community Uncategorized

The countdown to Christmas is on! Download this Santa wish list, then swing by our office at 22 Bristol Road, Torquay to mail it straight to the North Pole. Psst, Santa’s friendly helper at the reception might just have a sweet surprise for you!  

One Agency Surf Coast unveils calendar competition winners

November 20, 2023

Calendar Community photography Surfing Uncategorized

We are thrilled to announce the winners our much-anticipated fifth annual calendar photo competition. Esteemed surf photographer Ed Sloane selected the 13 winning shots, captured by eight talented photographers, comprising both familiar faces and fresh entrants. The 2024 calendar cover shot was awarded to Torquay photographer Paul Elshaug for his stunning image of Point Danger at […]

Tips for landlords to make their properties more eco-friendly

September 20, 2023

Homes Plants and garden Property Management Tips Uncategorized

We’ve compiled our top six tips to help Residential Rental Providers contribute to a more sustainable future while potentially attracting environmentally conscious tenants and reducing long-term operating costs. GO green!  Switch to solar The Victorian Government is currently offering a $1,400 rebate for Rental Providers to fit solar panels at their investment property. It’s a […]

Selling in spring, starts in winter

July 14, 2023

Design & Styling Interior Design Investment Selling real estate Tips Uncategorized

Selling your home or investment property in spring? Great! Here’s ONE hot tip: the road to a successful spring sale begins in winter.  Don’t wait another minute — spring into action and start jazzing up your property for sale right now! To simplify things, we’ve gathered 21 amazing tips to get you ready for the […]

5 of the best coffee spots in Torquay

June 9, 2023

Coffee Community Food and Drink People Things to do Tips Uncategorized

When you’re new to an area or passing through, knowing where to get your caffeine fix (and not just any old coffee but a decent brew) can be a real challenge. #coffeeislife #thestuggleisreal. Fortunately, we’re spoilt for choice in Torquay.  We asked our team of in-house coffee connoisseurs where to find the best coffee in […]

 

How a surf mural invigorated the local streetscape

May 5, 2023

Art art & craft Community People Surfing

There’s a wall around the corner from our office, on the intersection of Fischer St and Bristol Rd, that was regularly vandalised with unsightly graffiti.  So when we were approached by the wall’s owners, LS Webb Property Group, about partnering to help transform the space from ugly to art, we jumped at the chance.  Local […]

 

Home Styling Masterclass

April 3, 2023

Art Community Design & Styling Events Homes Interior Design People Plants and garden Tips

On Friday 31 March 2023, we were thrilled to host a free masterclass for the community on Home Styling Tricks and Trends with acclaimed author, stylist, speaker and owner of Greenhouse Interiors, Julia Green. For anyone wanting to channel their inner stylist but couldn’t make it along to the event, we’ve included some of Julia’s […]

12 things to do before you sell your home on the Surf Coast

February 14, 2023

Buying real estate Homes Interior Design Plants and garden Renovations Selling real estate Things to do Tips Uncategorized

Everyone knows that first impressions count. So when it comes to selling your Surf Coast home, it’s critical you present it in its best light.  After all, the more appealing you can make your property, the more people will want to buy it. And the more competition there is, the more likely you’ll be rewarded […]

7 items that should be on all landlords’ 2023 to-do lists

January 25, 2023

Homes Investment Landlords Property Management renting Tenants Tips Uncategorized

Whether you manage your investment property or have a property agent looking after it for you (like one of our star team!), there are a few simple steps you can take to ensure you’re attracting, and keeping, good tenants and maximising your rental income.   Here are seven tips for landlords – now known as “rental […]

2023 Calendar Photo Competition Winners Announced

December 19, 2022

Art Calendar Competition Community People photography

One Agency Surf Coast has announced the winners of its fourth annual calendar photo competition including its cover shot which was taken by Torquay photographer Ash Hughes, titled “Bells Beauty”. World renowned surf photographer Ed Sloane attended the calendar launch event at Bomboras Torquay to announce the 13 winning scenic shots that were photographed across […]

One Agency Surf Coast wins two national awards

December 15, 2022

Awards Buying real estate Community Property Management renting Selling real estate

Presented in Sydney in November, the awards recognise excellence across the entire One Agency network in Australia and New Zealand. One Agency Surf Coast won not only in the Boutique Office of the Year Regional category but also Australian Property Manager of the Year for Trinette McKoy, and had nominations in three other categories. One […]

Q&A with real estate photographer Matt Lord

June 23, 2022

Design & Styling Homes photography Selling real estate Uncategorized

We sat down with BWRM real estate photographer extraordinaire, Matt Lord, to pick his brains on everything there is to know about photographing your home for sale. Matty has been shooting homes in and around the Surf Coast for 16 years, so needless to say, he knows his stuff! One of the first things you […]

Top Tips to Sell Your Home this Winter

May 31, 2022

Homes Interior Design Selling real estate Uncategorized

1. Clean and declutter Deep cleaning the inside of your home to showcase it at its best is a given, but make sure you spruce up the exterior too. Give your gutters a really good clean out to avoid overflow in rainy weather. Clean the windows and remove any muddy streaks to ensure you’re capturing […]

Why looking for love and looking for a rental are more similar than you might think

February 8, 2022

For young people Homes Landlords People Property Management renting Uncategorized

1. Show you’re keen  If you see a property you like online, apply even before you’ve viewed it. If you get accepted and don’t like the property when you see it in person, simply withdraw your application. Like in love, it’s better to express your interest and be in with a chance than to play […]

Last-minute (local) gift guide

December 20, 2021

art & craft Christmas gift guide Community Homes Local business photography Plants and garden Uncategorized

Christmas fast approaching and you’re stuck for gift inspiration? Fear not, we’ve got you covered with our last-minute gift guide. The icing on the Christmas cake is that our team’s top pressie picks are all from fantastic local businesses. Happy shopping – and Merry Christmas!   Pot ($142) and Curly Sue Plant ($25) – Arizona […]

 

2022 Calendar Photo Competition Winners

December 7, 2021

Art Calendar Competition Community People photography Surfing

On Thursday 25th November at Bomboras we celebrated the nine incredible winners of our 2022 calendar photo competition. Despite people not being able to get out and about as much this year, we received over 150 entries and were blown away by the quality of the photos! Deciding the 13 winning shots was a tough […]

 

Flipping 3 Rocklea Drive, Torquay | Vendor Stories

November 29, 2021

Before and After Buying real estate Homes Interior Design Investment Renovations Selling real estate

Torquay couple Ben and Laura sat down with us to chat about transforming their ‘60 beach shack into a stunning Palm Springs resort-style home, then achieving a great sale price with the help of our team!   We first met the couple when they purchased 3 Rocklea Drive from our agent Olivia Swann in 2018. Liv […]

ONE big win for Torquay agency

September 23, 2021

Awards Buying real estate Community People Property Management Selling real estate

One Agency Surf Coast was awarded International Office of the Year 2021 at the One Agency Australasian Real Estate Awards held virtually on Wednesday 1 September 2021. The Torquay based agency led by Shaun O’Callaghan was crowned this year’s winner ahead of 160 other One Agency offices from across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Paul […]

Ferne Millen's Top 5 Photography Tips for Youngsters

September 7, 2021

Art Community For young people People photography

This year, we encouraged ‘grommet snappers’ aged 18 and under to enter our calendar photo competition. This is a great chance for kids to get out and about in nature and inspire their creativity!  To help up and coming snappers get started, highly-acclaimed Jan Juc photographer Ferne Millen has kindly shared her top 5 Photography […]

Winchelsea market update | Q&A with Olivia Swann

August 26, 2021

Buying real estate Community Homes Market reports Plants and garden rural living Selling real estate

Agent extraordinaire and Winchelsea local Liv Swann answers our questions about the current property market in her neck of the woods. What’s the property market like in Winchelsea at present? It’s strong. Because Winch is considered an affordable area compared to Geelong and the surrounding Surf Coast region, there is lots of interest. Most of the […]