Buying a property in Newport can be a daunting and difficult process. For many of us, it is something we only do a few times in our lives.
A buyers advocate (also known as a buyers agent or property finder) can be an enormous help to make it easy to buy a home or investment property by:
- removing the stress and frustration of buying a home
- saving you time and allowing you to get your weekends back
- saving you from having to deal with the tactics of real estate agents
Questions such as “where can I find a home I can afford”, “am I paying too much?”, “where can I find someone to bid for me at auction” are easily answered with the assistance of a buyer’s agent specialising in the Newport area.
A buyers advocate can manage the entire buying process for you or, where you have found a property, negotiate on your behalf with the agent or bid at auction for you.
WE MAKE IT EASY to get your weekends back and find the perfect home or investment property in Newport for a LOW FLAT FIXED FEE. We guide you through the entire process, from selecting a home, market appraisal, negotiating/bidding to the final inspection, and help you purchase with confidence.
We also offer a service for vendors selling in Newport. We offer our Vendor Advocacy service to our sellers at NO CHARGE.
Newport Suburb Profile
Situated 7 kilometers south-west of the Central Business District, the suburb of Melbourne has a population of 11,987 as of 2011. It is a 15-minute drive from Melbourne passing through the West Gate Freeway. It can also be reached by train in about 20 minutes from the Flinders Station.
The land where Newport is located used to be owned by the Yalukit-willam people considered to be Australian aborigines. By 1835, a treaty was established after the arrival of John Batman.
By 1862, Europeans started to settle in the area which was then known as Williamstown Junction. The place was renamed to Newport more than 30 years later in 1881.
It is said that the Newport Railway Workshops south of the railway station were instrumental in the progress of the suburb.
Green Spaces
Being a sub-set of Hobsons Bay makes Newport an ideal place for nature lovers. It is rich in natural environment with the presence of the bay that stretches 20 kilometers, five creek systems, parks, reserves and wetlands.
There’s also the Newport Lake that offers a great place for people to enjoy their leisure time. Activities that can be enjoyed here include fishing, bicycling and walking. The place used to be the site of a bluestone quarry which was transformed into a 33-hectare bushland oasis featuring walking trails and picnic spots.
Owing to the less expensive residential properties, Newport has also attracted a good share of professionals and young families in the recent years.
Commercial Area
Shops are also close by if you live in Newport. Many are already old and need reburshing work but nevertheless, residents can still buy their needs there.
Among the shops in place include hair salons, florist shops, wine stores, fruit and vegetable shops and some restaurants. Additionally, an artist’s market takes place every first Saturday of the month at The Substation located on 1 Market Street.
Recreation Spots
Sports and other leisure activities can be enjoyed in the suburb. In the Hobsons Bay area alone, there are ovals, courts, pitches, nets and hoops available.
Those who prefer walking and cycling can check out the Newport Park Athletics Facility on The Strand. Those who love to swim can visit the Altona Swimming Club at the BayFit Leisure Centre.
The local community centre, on the other hand, offers yoga, fishing and boating activities.
Public Transportation
Newport is fortunate to have trains since 1857. Its main train station on Hall Street is now the convergence point of the Williamstown and Werribee lines. A commute via train to the city center only takes 22 minutes.
Bus routes that service the suburb include 432, 471 and 472. These bus routes also passes through nearby suburbs and the Alton Gate shopping centre.
Private vehicles can reach Newport via the West Gate Bridge, Western Ring Road and CityLink.
Education Facilities
Newport has various government and private schools making the suburb ideal for families with children. Primary schools available include those in Newport Gardens, Newport Lakes and Sacred Heart. There’s also Westbourne Grammar’s junior campus on The Strand, the Bayside Secondary College and Victoria University.
Looking to buy in Melbourne and sick of missing out at auction? Talk to me about how I can help you buy your new home faster, for less.
Give me a call on 03 9686 2288 to discuss how I can help. I offer a free consultation, so why not call today?
By Wendy Chamberlain
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