Commercial
Our Company Our company Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd commenced trading as real estate agents in January, 1983. Ron Morrison is the Managing Director of the company and holds a Diploma in Accountancy as well as being a fully licensed Estate Agent. He has been active in the real estate industry since May, 1976. Over this time Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd has grown to become one of the largest, if not the largest real estate agency in Ballarat. We believe our reputation is second to none. Allister Morrison our General Manager brings to our agency a new standard of excellence. Allister holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne as well as a specialist Bachelor of Property from RMIT University. Allister is also a fully licensed Estate Agent and is a member of the Australian Property Institute and Real Estate Institute of Victoria. No one knows real estate in Ballarat like Allister. Allister also oversees our highly successful Maryborough Office. With our unbeatable level of property expertise, internet address www.ballaratrealestate.com.au (the automatic choice for everyone), Open 7 days, top located prominent office at the intersection of 2 main highways, diagonally opposite Myer/ Central Square complex and large network of offices with the Property Profile Group you can be guaranteed of gaining the best possible result as more buyers come to our door.
Member of the Prestigious Melbourne Network of Offices
Member of the Prestigious Melbourne Network of Offices
Ballarat Real Estate Commercial
With Real Estate it is position that counts
Our Top Located Prominent Office, Internet Address (the automatic choice for everyone) and Open 7 Days means we are the 1st Stop for most buyers. Our Top Position at the intersection of 2 main highways, diagonally opposite Myer/ Central Square complex, right in the heart of town brings us more buyers and tenants so we can bring you more buyers
PLUS everyone, everywhere (not just Melbourne) is visiting our 1st Choice web site. www.ballaratrealestate.com.au. PLUS we share Ballarat’s Hometown name PLUS we have a large team of experienced and professional commercial sales consultants PLUS your business or freehold will be largely framed in Ballarat’s top Real Estate window PLUS you can benefit from our client base built up since 1983, which means we have registered buyers and tenants we can immediately introduce to your property. PLUS our office is open 7 days which attracts all the best buyers and tenants particularly buyers from Melbourne who are used to paying higher prices All these benefits combined guarantee you top price. No other agent can offer you this winning combination. And remember we have GUARANTEED our service since 1983.
Our Reputation Is Your Guarantee
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Insider Market Information
Since BRE opened its doors in 1983
• Commercial Sales
our commercial department has always
• Commercial Leasing
played an important role in our business.
• Business Sales
Today more than ever BRE Commercial
• Property Management
operates as a significant component of
BRE Commercial consistently achieves the best prices
our real estate company. We are able
for commercial property and businesses in Ballarat. Our
to offer our vendors the experience and
top position at the Corner of Sturt and Doveton Streets diagonally opposite the Myer/Central Square Shopping
expertise of a large team of dedicated
complex ensures that more buyers come to our door. We
commercial consultants as well as a
are open seven days a week ensuring that out of town
large and effective administration team. Our results speak for themselves. BRE Commercial has handled the sale and leasing of many of Ballarat’s most prominent buildings and businesses. From the sale of the Vicroads Regional Office in Sturt Street to the leasing of Central Square Shopping Centre our commercial division provides a wide
buyers are always well serviced. We are dedicated to innovation, our prominent web page which is linked to realestate.com.au, realcommercial.com.au and propertypage.com.au, three of Australia’s most popular web pages, ensures that your property or business achieves the maximum amount of exposure. Finally BRE Commercial offers unbeatable professionalism and expertise in commercial sales and leasing.
variety of commercial property services including;
Profit From Our Position
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Below is an extensive list of satisfied clients for whom we have acted for: Forbes Gear
ANZ Bank
Sold office building for well above market expectations
Sold their Ballarat Head Office and Branch on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Street Ballarat.
Director of Housing Westpac and The Bank of Melbourne
We are one of their two preferred Ballarat Agents
Sold 2 branch offices in the Bridge Mall shopping precinct as well as residential properties.
Minister for Finance Sold the former Ballarat Police CIB Complex
St. George Bank Sold various residential properties
Australia Broadcasting Corporation Sold to ABC their new Ballarat headquarters
Bendigo Bank Sold various residential properties
Anglican Church Sold 2 significant heritage Properties and Bishop’s residence
Vicroads Sold their head office in Sturt Street
Salvation Army Sold various properties in Ballarat CBD
APCO Sold franchise outlet
Subway Sold various franchise outlets
Various Prominent Ballarat Solicitors Land and commercial properties
TGM Engineering We sold their head office in Dawson Street South
The Department of Education and Training We sold the former Ewing House School for the deaf for over $1 million
Tawanna Lodge We sold this historic property for close to the $1 million mark
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A Selection of Notable Commercial Freehold Properties We Have Sold: PRICE SOLD
ADDRESS
Around $1.2million
Whites Road, Smythesdale
Around $1million
Sturt Street, Ballarat
$950,000
Sturt Street, Ballarat
Around $640,000
Creswick Road, Ballarat
$890,000
Lydiard Street, Ballarat
Around $650,000
Mair Street, Ballarat
$625,000
Reel Street North, Ballarat
$620,000
Dawson Street, Ballarat
$600,000
Albert Street, Ballarat
$520,000
Learmonth Street, Wendouree
$430,000
Wallis Street, Delacombe
$400,000
Drummond Street, Ballarat
$400,000
Otway Street, Ballarat
$350,000
Bridge Mall, Ballarat
$280,000
Laidlaw Drive, Ballarat
Ballarat Real Estate Commercial
A Selection of Notable Businesses We Have Sold: Pipers on the Parade
Smooce Juice Bar
Book City
Learmonth Hotel
Sportz Biz
The French Kitchen
Java Lounge
Wendouree Roasts
Subway Stores
Blockbuster Video Stores
Vine Cafe
Wild Ballarat
APCO Service Station
Chequers Central Square
Masterpiece Frames
Moonambel General Store
Bakers Delight Stores
College Cafe Maryborough
Smart Parts
Smokeytown Cafe - Creswick
Mid West Music
Ballarat Bicycle Centre
Various Supermarkets
Candy Cove - Ararat
Lorrians Cafe
Justynes Hair + Beauty
Eureka Blinds and Curtains
Arrandale Corner Store Business + Freehold
Various Mixed Businesses
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The BRE Commercial Team Ron Morrison
Allister Morrison Allister commenced work with Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd some 4 years ago providing expert consultancy to our commercial manager and director. Having graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in marketing and accounting Allister is well placed to provided our clients with a marketing edge. Allister has also completed a Specialist Bachelor of Business in Property where he majored in Property Valuations. Allister is also a member of the Australian Property Institute, is a Fully Licensed Estate Agent, and
As well as managing both the residential sales and management aspects of the firm Ron is also heavily involved in all aspects of our commercial department. Ron started his career in real estate in 1976. Having gained significant experience in all aspects of commercial sales through many years of working in the real estate industry he ensures that only the highest prices are achieved for our clients whilst providing professional service. Ron holds a Diploma in Accountancy as well as being a fully licensed Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer.
a director of Ballarat Community Enterprise.
Jamie Lampard
Col McIntosh
An integral part of our specialist Property Management
Colin is the Manager of the BRE Commercial Division. Colin has over 40 years experience in banking,
expertise in all aspects of residential & commercial
much of which was in a management role and
property. Unlike any agent in Ballarat, Jamie holds a
later Regional Business Manager with the National
Bachelor of Property & Real Estate with Distinction setting
Australia Bank. As Regional Business Manager he has had much experience working with businesses and associated involvement with commercial real estate. Colin provides his clients with unbeatable expertise and experience, which is why he is achieving some of the most outstanding results for commercial properties and businesses in Ballarat.
Manager. Jamie is a member of the Australian Property Institute and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and regularly attends professional development
property management
1st on the Net for Buyers
Ballarat Real Estate Commercial
Why list with Ballarat Real Estate? We’ve got what it takes to get you the best price
Your choice of agency is arguably
of Town’ buyers are available on weekends so
the single most important decision on the way to the successful sale or leasing of your freehold or business.
3. W e are open 7 days a week. All the best ‘Out we work when they are in town to buy.
4. W e will give your property excellent Internet exposure as we are ‘1st on the net’ which ensures your property
This decision could mean the
will be listed before all other agents’ properties.
difference between a top price and
5. W e are one of only a few agents in Ballarat who have a designated Commercial/Business Department
a poor price below expectations.
separate from Residential real estate with a group of agents who only work on the Commercial/
Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd is the only agency that has
Business areas and are specialists in these areas.
the combination that will guarantee you the best result for your freehold or business via our 6 Way Test. No
6. W e have been established since 1983 and have developed a large, loyal database of clients
other agent can offer you this winning combination.
and registered buyers and tenants to whom we 1. We operate from Ballarat’s most prominent building in the TOP Sturt Street location right in the heart of town and at the intersection of 2 main highways. Our window display is regarded as the best in Ballarat. 2. We have an easily identifiable name synonymous
automatically offer your property to buy/lease. Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd has what it takes to bring you more buyers and hence achieve the best price for your freehold or business. Our ‘checklist to help you select an agent’ will prove this for you.
with our city. Our home town web site, which no other agent has access to www.ballaratrealestate.com.au obviously makes us 1st on the net. Everyone, everywhere (not just Melbourne buyers) is visiting our 1st choice website.
Office Open 7 Days
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Checklist to help you select a real estate agent Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd
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Does the Agent have the best Internet exposure and are they first to come up on the NET?
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Does the Agent get more Internet enquiry than any other Agent?
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Has the Agent an easily identifiable name?
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Has the Agent a large team of experienced, professional salespeople?
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Is the Agent open 7 days a week?
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Does the Agent have a quality multiple page spread in the Ballarat Courier to attract buyers?
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Does the Agent operate from a prominent building in a TOP Sturt Street location,
Has the Agent been established since 1983 enabling them to have a strong client base of registered buyers they can immediately introduce to your property?
Does your agent have a blend of youth and experience to enable easy communication to people of all ages? Does your agent have designated Commercial Property/Business department separate from Residential property with a group of agents specialising in Commerical Property/Business?
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Mission Statement
As we have worked hard to have the BEST NAME, BEST ADDRESS AND
We aim to give our Clients the best: hence our top name and top position.
BEST ADVERTISING, so too we work
We are committed to work totally in our Clients interest. We
hard to give the BEST SERVICE! We will
know our Clients and Customers are our business and they will
be uncompromising in our endeavours to give the BEST SERVICE and obtain the BEST RESULTS. After all, “Our Reputation is your Guarantee�.
be treated and looked after as we would like to be treated. We will work as a team for the well being of our Clients, the Company and Ourselves. We will carry out our duties in an honourable, professional and totally client orientated manner.
We at Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd are committed We believe all Personnel are important and respected
to best practice in real estate.
members of our team. We accept that the organisation We aim to be the best agents within the industry in Ballarat.
as a whole is bigger than the individual for without the organisation we would not be able to employ individuals.
Our Reputation is your Guarantee
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BRE and the Community As a wholly owned local, family company, Ballarat Real Estate PTY LTD, is dedicated to providing support and financial aid to many local charities and community groups. Such organisations include: Caritas Australia: Providing humanitarian aid in Australia as well as abroad.
St Vincent de Paul: Providing financial aid to the needy in our community.
The Lighthouse Foundation (Ron Morrison is chairman of the local committee) Providing accommodation to youth who would otherwise be homeless.
Ballarat–Austin Radiation Oncology Centre.
Ballarat Cancer Research Centre (Ron Morrison is a Director)
Rotary Club Ballarat (Ron Morrison is a past president and Paul Harris award recipient)
Rotary Club – Young Ambition (Allister Morrison is the founding President)
Ballarat Community Enterprise (Allister Morrison is a current director)
Many Local Sporting Organisations, Charities and Schools.
Best Located Office
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More Property Views and More Email Enquiries than any Other Agent Your direct link to more buyers in Melbourne, Country Victoria, Interstate and around the world is
www.ballaratrealestate.com.au
1st On The Net For Buyers
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1st Stop for Buyers
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The Home town Name, The Most Dominant Web Address, The Top Positon, The 7 Days.... and of course, The Look. Ballarat Real Estate is arguably Ballarat’s strongest and most successful real estate firm in our city. We have been leaders in real estate marketing innovation since 1983. Today we are still the innovators. Our stylish and highly recognised image sets us apart from the rest. Our style and contemporary look which also incorporates the heritage culture of Ballarat will draw people to your business or freehold just like it draws people to our office. We are real estate in Ballarat. We practice what we preach. We present our high profile image to enhance the presentation of your property or business and bring about a better result. Exhibited on the
The Last Word We understand that there are many real estate agents eager to have the opportunity to sell or lease your business or freehold. Some may offer cut price commissions, others may tempt you with supposedly free offers. We encourage you to step back and look at the fundamentals of what real estate is all about… getting the best price for your business or freehold. It’s about numbers; the more interest the better the price. How do you achieve this? Well…it’s as easy as ABC and BRE.
following pages is our array of marketing mediums from which your business or freehold will WOW prospective buyers and prompt them to pay top price.
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Innovative Marketing
Display For Sale / Auction Board (custom Your property/
made) with photos
business featured in the Ballarat Real Estate Magazine
Feature brochures to remind buyers of your property/business Large for Sale Boards
Give your property/business massive exposure in the best real estate window in Ballarat 24/7. Our high profile office at the corner of Sturt and Doveton street, attracts the ‘Out of Town Buyers’.
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Prominent For Sale boards & pointer boards, that stand out.
1st Stop for Internet Exposure Your property/business on www.ballaratrealestate.com.au 1st stop for buyers. Digital tours also available
Your property/business featured in our multipage quality advertisment in the Ballarat Courier.
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We give you more internet enquiry than any other agent in Ballarat
plus
we will give you the best online exposure through the following websites;
www.ballaratrealestate.com.au Achieves more enquiry than any other Ballarat agent. We achieve double the enquiries of our nearest competitor.
www.realestate.com.au Australia’s busiest and best real estate search engine linked to www.ninemsn.com.au
www.domain.com.au The Fairfax real estate website linked to all former rural press sites and The Age.
www.myhome.com.au PBL operated real estate search engine linked to all PBL web sites
Don’t forget that our internet dominance via our hometown web address www.ballaratrealestate.com.au will mean more enquiry and a better result for you.
We are a solid family business that CARES
As a strong, long standing family business we share the same values that many of Australia’s great family companies hold to. We value high moral standards, a strong work ethic and desire to give back to our community which supports us. Our team members many of whom have been with us since the early days are people of great character. We have a
bright future with new family members and key team members leading the way through the rapid changes occurring in the dynamic industry of real estate. Our clients know that they can rely on us. We are not a franchise dictated to by others, independence is our strength. We work hard for our clients and we will be around far into future.
Looking after your property to achieve the Best Possible RESULT
Ballarat Real Estate Pty Ltd 402 Sturt Street Ballarat VIC 3350 P 03 5331 2233 F 03 5331 7317 bre@ballaratrealestate.com.au www.ballaratrealestate.com.au ABN 90 006 108 336