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Buying Property in Avoca: Pyrenees Wine Region, Heritage Town, and the Section 32

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Reviewed against Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) s32

Avoca is the main town of Pyrenees Shire — about 200 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, in the Pyrenees wine region. The Pyrenees is known for premium reds (Taltarni, Blue Pyrenees) and Avoca serves as the wine-region commercial hub. Heritage commercial precinct + vineyard Section 173.

Avoca at a glance

  • Council: Pyrenees Shire (own planning scheme).
  • Postcode: 3467.
  • Buyer profile: wine-industry workers, tree-changers, retirees, hospitality investors.
  • Dwelling mix: Federation cottages, post-war detached, vineyard properties on surrounds.
  • Median house price (indicative): approximately $360k–$540k for village homes.

The dominant risk: vineyard Section 173 + heritage

Pyrenees vineyard lots commonly carry Section 173 Agreements + water entitlements. Heritage Overlay covers village core.

Secondary risk: Avoca River LSIO

River-adjacent lots carry LSIO.

Tertiary risk: BMO + Pyrenees-edge

Some lots carry BMO.

What to check in an Avoca Section 32

  1. Section 173 Agreements — vineyard.
  2. Water entitlements.
  3. Heritage Overlay.
  4. LSIO + BMO.

Independent checks to run before signing

  1. Pyrenees Shire planning property report.
  2. Building inspection.

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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. You should always seek independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor or conveyancer before making any property purchase decision.

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