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Buying Property in Glenlyon: Hepburn Small Heritage Village, Loddon River Adjacency, and the Section 32

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Reviewed against Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) s32

Glenlyon is a Hepburn Shire small heritage village about 8 kilometres east of Daylesford on the upper Loddon River. The market is genuinely small — fewer than 50 dwellings in the village proper, with a surrounding rural-residential belt of acreage and small farms. Section 173 Agreements on lifestyle acreage, Bushfire Management Overlay on the bushland fringe, and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay on Loddon-adjacent lots define the Section 32.

This guide covers the Section 32 and Contract of Sale issues specific to Glenlyon (postcode 3461, Hepburn Shire).

Glenlyon at a glance

  • Council: Hepburn Shire.
  • Postcode: 3461 (shared with Hepburn Springs).
  • Buyer profile: tree-changers, lifestyle- acreage buyers, weekend-home buyers, retirees.
  • Dwelling mix: Federation cottages in village, rural-residential acreage (1ha–10ha+) on surrounds.
  • Median house price (indicative):approximately $620k–$920k for village houses; rural- residential acreage varies substantially.

The dominant risk: rural-residential Section 173 Agreements

Most Glenlyon land sales involve rural-residential acreage with Section 173 Agreements registered on title. Common provisions:

  • Subdivision restrictions.
  • Native vegetation retention requirements.
  • Outbuilding caps.
  • Stocking-rate limits on small lots.

Secondary risk: BMO on bushland-edge properties

Lots backing onto Wombat State Forest or Crown reserve land carry BMO. BAL ratings vary — get the disclosure.

Tertiary risk: Loddon River LSIO

Properties near the upper Loddon River may be in LSIO. The Section 32 should disclose.

What to check in a Glenlyon Section 32

  1. Section 173 Agreements.
  2. BMO and BAL.
  3. LSIO if Loddon-adjacent.
  4. Planning overlays: BMO, LSIO, ESO, VPO, HO, DDO.
  5. Septic permit and water supply.

Independent checks to run before signing

  1. Hepburn Shire planning property report.
  2. Septic inspection.
  3. Bushfire insurance quote.
  4. 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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