Get away from the bustle of city life and take a visit to the Island. Only 140km distance from Melbourne, and with a milder climate, Phillip Island is the top natural attraction in Australia. The wide range of accommodation, restaurants and man made attractions are first class, and the natural attractions are Internationally renowned.

Whether it be a day trip, or a few nights stopover, the Island has many areas of interest for all ages. When you get to the Island, the first stop is a visit to the Information Centre. Here you will find a wealth of local knowledge and information, about the best way to spend your time and discover the diverse range of exhibitions, entertainments and craft centres.

Visit the spectacular and popular Penguin Parade, Australia’s second most visited natural attraction. Or the Koala Conservation centre, and learn about their behaviour in their natural habitat. Take a cruise to Seal Rocks or French Island, go to Rhyll and visit the Maritime museum with local artefacts and a large shell collection. Visit the Heritage Centre and the Clock Museum and don’t forget the natural attractions like “The Nobbies”, “The Blowhole”, Cape Woolamai and Seal Rocks.

Bike Race
If you like the thrill of racing, then the Grand Prix Race track will give you all of that and more. Come along to the motor cycle Grand Prix and car racing events that’s on at the Island throughout the year.

In a tight market it’s important to do everything you can to make your home stand out from the rest. Before the advertising photo’s are taken and the home is opened for inspection you should follow these five tips.

Firstly you should undertake basic maintenance, oil squeaking doors, make sure the doorbell works and the doormat is clean and in position. Repair dripping taps and remove stains from bath and basins. Fix loose or broken tiles and clean kitchen and bathroom tiles.

Secondly, make the home as light as possible, raise blinds and open curtains. Clean bathrooms, light fittings, install bright low energy bulbs, and fix light switches. Clean marks off the walls. Arrange the furniture to make the rooms look big and easy to walk in, but don’t do this at the last moment.

Thirdly, spruce up the bedrooms, use your best bed covers and put cushions and soft toys on the children’s beds. It is very important to lock away valuables and personal items or take them with you during an open for inspection.

Fourthly, place fresh flowers around the house along with plants on the veranda as it helps make the house look inviting.

Finally, it is important to ‘de-clutter’ your house. Removing excess furniture is a great way of allowing prospective purchasers to imagine the home with their furniture in it. De-cluttering your home can take some time so it is important to start well before your agent opens the door for the first open house.

For more advise on marketing your property please contact us.