A rush of buyers to the Surf Coast has sparked a jump in house values, new research shows.

CoreLogic’s quarterly regional market update shows house sales jumped 15 per cent on the coast, while unit sales rose 69 per cent.

The research shows the additional demand helped house values rise 8.7 per cent over 12 months to more than $955,000.

Values also climbed 4 per cent in Greater Geelong to nearly $596,000, despite a 2.3 per cent drop in sales for the year

The state of this old Edwardian house in Geelong’s inner east was such that selling agent Jason Barnett though himself it was too far gone.

But buyers have other ideas after snapping up the three-bedroom house before auction last week.

The Newtown agent had listed the 570sq m property with a $480,000 to $520,000 price guide.

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THE tranquil outlook over West Park to Pakington Street awaits people moving in to the biggest multistorey residential development built outside Geelong’s CBD.

The first stage of Geelong West’s Metropol Residences has been completed, with residents starting to move in to the complex that’s transformed a former bowls club site.

The Rothelowman-designed apartment building and townhouses offer striking modern architecture overlooking the parkland.

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There’s something decidedly fishy about Carol and Jim Mayger’s kitchen – and it’s a feature that’s been delighting family and friends since the couple moved into their Glandore home a little more than a decade ago.

Among a host of kitchen highlights – such as original 1930s purple retro cupboards, glass benchtops, mirrored splashbacks, European appliances, and a walk-in pantry – the real curiosity is its aquarium-based island bench.

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As a first-time homebuyer, you might be confused or even bewildered by the mortgage process and its many moving parts. Here’s what you need to know about what a mortgage is and how it works for all parties – when you peek behind the curtain, you’ll realize it’s just another tool for purchasing a home.

Whether you are buying a house in Atlanta or a condo in Miami, it is a big decision. From start to finish, it can take a year or more to plan, save for a downpayment, find a lender, and then to find and