The Advocates

The Advocates Sourcing and securing homes & investment properties in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula since 1998

04/06/2026

Take the stress out of purchasing your next property. Call The Advocates Property Advisory today

Many properties we secure never hit the internet.These off-market opportunities are sold quietly, often before they’re p...
28/12/2025

Many properties we secure never hit the internet.

These off-market opportunities are sold quietly, often before they’re photographed or listed.

Sellers choose this path for privacy, speed, and simplicity. For buyers, it means early access, less competition, and more leverage.

With long-standing relationships across Geelong, the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Melbourne, we help clients uncover these hidden gems before the rest of the market even knows they exist.
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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a relaxing summer break.It’s been another eventful year in property, and I’m grat...
24/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a relaxing summer break.

It’s been another eventful year in property, and I’m grateful to all who’ve entrusted The Advocates to help find their home.

Here’s to time with family, good weather, and a positive year ahead.

Interest rates steady at 3.6% — not such a bad outcome.The has kept the cash rate on hold again, giving buyers and home...
21/12/2025

Interest rates steady at 3.6% — not such a bad outcome.

The has kept the cash rate on hold again, giving buyers and homeowners a bit of breathing room as we head into 2026.

With inflation easing to 3.2% (net), stability is exactly what the market needs, time to plan, budget and move forward with confidence.

For most borrowers, a 3.6% rate is manageable, and it means we can focus on what really matters: finding the right property, not just any property.

The Fine Print MattersBefore you sign that contract, make sure you understand these three key clauses 👇1️⃣ Finance2️⃣ Bu...
30/11/2025

The Fine Print Matters

Before you sign that contract, make sure you understand these three key clauses 👇
1️⃣ Finance
2️⃣ Building & Pest
3️⃣ Settlement & Special Conditions

It’s not about mistrust, it’s about making sure the details protect you.

If you’d like an experienced eye over your next purchase, get in touch!

Another happy client 🙌Michael worked with this family for months to find their perfect home — using his local knowledge ...
26/11/2025

Another happy client 🙌

Michael worked with this family for months to find their perfect home — using his local knowledge and honest advice to guide every step.

“We’d highly recommend Michael to any buyers in the market.”

Buying doesn’t have to be stressful when you’ve got the right advocate.

Three Mistakes We See Buyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)After 35 years in property, We have seen almost every buyer stu...
16/11/2025

Three Mistakes We See Buyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

After 35 years in property, We have seen almost every buyer stumble at some point, and it usually comes down to one of these:

1️⃣ Falling in love too early
2️⃣ Taking the agent’s word at face value
3️⃣ Ignoring the bigger picture

If you’d like someone in your corner, analysing value, negotiating hard, and keeping emotion out of the process, that’s exactly what we do at The Advocates.

Starting 1 October 2025, buyers can purchase with just a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance. The positives:✅En...
10/11/2025

Starting 1 October 2025, buyers can purchase with just a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

The positives:
✅Enter the market sooner with a smaller deposit.
✅Broader eligibility — income caps and location limits removed.
✅Higher property price caps mean more choice across Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine.

What to watch out for:
⚠️Increased buyer demand could drive prices up in already competitive areas.
⚠️A smaller deposit means higher mortgage repayments and interest costs long-term.
⚠️With more buyers entering the market at once, finding and securing quality properties will be tougher.

At The Advocates Property Advisory, we help buyers navigate these shifts with strategy, identifying real value, negotiating with confidence, and avoiding costly mistakes.

Another Barwon Heads beauty, secured by The Advocates. This two-storey home blends beachside calm with effortless family...
02/11/2025

Another Barwon Heads beauty, secured by The Advocates.

This two-storey home blends beachside calm with effortless family living, complete with a pool, alfresco entertaining, and refined coastal details throughout.

Looking to purchase your next property?

Click the link in our bio to contact us today.

28/11/2024

Understanding your requirements and dreams is a top priority at The Advocates.

Address

51 Thomson Drive
Barwon Heads, VIC
3227

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+61352542240

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