Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dickens Real Estate ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/blog/) - [Mario Paola sits down with Al Findlay for a chat](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/mario-paola-sits-down-with-al-findlay-for-a-chat/) - Mario Paola sits down with well-known and respected local Al Findlay. Al gives a lot to our community and is well regarded for his amazing community spirit. Mario caught up with Al one Saturday morning, while Al was helping out on the Rotary BBQ. Al talks about when he first came to the area and - [The Beginning of Dickens and other adventures with Jill Skerry and Gerard Gray](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/the-beginning-of-dickens-and-other-adventures-with-jill-skerry-and-gerard-gray/) - Jill Skerry (nee Dickens) talks with Gerard Gray about her childhood in Bright and the strength of the Bright community when she was growing up. It appears that the same sense of community still exists today and children growing up in Bright still have some of the freedom that Jill experienced. Jill also talks about - [2018 End of Year Wrap Up](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/2018-end-of-year-wrap-up/) - Here it is, our much anticipated 2018 end of year wrap up with Gerard Gray from Dickens Real Estate. Find out what has been happening in real estate in Bright and surrounds. Local businesses have also seen a few changes and it is great to have some new and interesting shops and owners in town, - [Gerard Gray talks with long time local Ron Lowen](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/gerard-gray-talks-with-long-time-local-ron-lowen/) - Gerard Gray gets out and about in our beautiful surrounds and catches up with long time local Ron Lowen. Ron lives in a beautiful part of town and was keen to show it off. Ron grew up in the area and has some wonderful memories to share. Ron talks to Gerard about memories of Eileen - [Black Diamonds Found In Smoko](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/black-diamonds-found-in-smoko/) - Such great news this week with the first truffles unearthed in Smoko for Alpine Truffles owners Mark and Taola Baldwin. On Sunday while doing some routine leaf blowing in their English Oak tree plantation, their dog Charlie started digging. After initially thinking that Charlie was being a naughty dog digging a hole, they soon realised ## Pages - [Home](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/) - Servicing Bright & Surrounds with over 70 years' experience. Dickens Real Estate are the local's choice when it comes to selling or buying your home. - [Renters](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/renters/) - Why rent through us Let us help you find the home that’s right for you Tips and hints for a successful rental application Some helpful information for during your tenancy Application Forms and other links If you are looking for your new home in the beautiful township of Bright or surrounds then Dickens Real Estate - [Sitemap](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/sitemap/) - [Investors](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/investors/) - Why choose us as your Investment Property Managers Our role as your Investment Property Manager Questions to ask when selecting a Property Manager Free rent appraisal Why choose us as your Investment Property Managers Property investment should be easy. You invest. You earn a return. Simple. Everything else in between should be taken care of - [Buying Tips](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/buying-tips/) - What to expect when buying a home Buying a home is both an exhilarating and nerve wracking process. It can be highly time-consuming and it often comes as a relief to finally find the perfect property. But what are the steps associated with purchasing your new home? While the process may differ slightly depending on - [For Sale](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/commercial/for-sale/) - [Properties for Sale](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/properties-for-sale/) - [Contact Us](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/contact-us/) - Bright Office 20 Ireland St, Bright VIC 3741 03 5755 1307 info@dickens.com.au Falls Creek Real Estate 20 Ireland St, Bright VIC 3741 03 5750 1630 - [Company Profile](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/about-us/company-profile/) - Property professionalism and results start with years of industry experience. Since 1953, Dickens Real Estate is proud to have a reputation as the leading real estate agency in Bright and surrounds, with a demonstrated and proven track record when it comes to property sales, permanent, commercial and holiday rental management as well as owners corporation - [Our Team](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/about-us/our-team/) - [For Lease](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/commercial/for-lease/) - [Properties for Lease](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/properties-for-lease/) - [Search Results](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/search-results/) - [Selling Tips](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/selling/selling-tips/) - Preparing To Sell Checklist Presentation Checklist Choosing an Agent Checklist What is Statement of Information? What is a Section 32? Preparing To Sell Checklist An overview of the sale process Deciding to sell Consider what is happening in the broader market and what is best for your particular situation. Also decide if you are better - [Owners Corporation](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/owners-corporation/) - What sets us apart? We want to take the hassle out of owners corporation management, and we are uniquely qualified to do so. What differentiates us from other management companies? We are local and community-focused. We provide exceptional service. We possess both knowledge and experience. We behave in a transparent manner in all our dealings. We - [Testimonials](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/about-us/testimonials/) - [Videos](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/resources/videos/) - [Market Appraisal](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/commercial/market-appraisal/) - [Market Appraisal](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/selling/market-appraisal/) - [Register](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/register/) - [Sales Team](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/sales-team/) - [Businesses for Sale](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/businesses-for-sale/) - [Recent Sales](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/selling/recent-sales/) - [Rural & Lifestyle For Sale](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/rural-lifestyle-for-sale/) - [Land for Sale](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/land-for-sale/) - [Magazine](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/magazine/) - [Local Real Estate Magazines](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/local-real-estate-magazines/) - [Falls Creek Listings](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/falls-creek-listings/) - [Change Password](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/change-password/) - [Signin](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/signin/) - [Property Search](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/property-search/) - [leaselisting propertytype="-1" features="-1" propertycategory="-1" marketingstatus="Available,Under Contract" hasinvestmentpotential="-1" layout="listing" pagination="full" suburb="True" showprice="True" showarea="True" showbuild="True" showbbc="True" sidebar="True" sortby="True" sortbyoption="listedDate" utilities="gallery,map,savesearch,printlistings" /] - [Property Search](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/property-search/) - [listing propertytype="-1" features="-1" propertycategory="-1" marketingstatus="Available,Under Contract" hasinvestmentpotential="-1" layout="listing" pagination="full" suburb="True" showprice="True" showarea="True" showbuild="True" showbbc="True" sidebar="True" sortby="True" sortbyoption="listedDate" utilities="gallery,map,savesearch,printlistings" /] - [Services](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/owners-corporation/services/) - What sets us apart? We want to take the hassle out of owners corporation management, and we are uniquely qualified to do so. What differentiates us from other management companies? We are local and community-focused. We provide exceptional service. We possess both knowledge and experience. We behave in a transparent manner in all our dealings. We - [Commercial](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/commercial/) - [Alpine Sales](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/alpine-sales/) - [Bright Holidays](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/bright-holidays/) - [Test](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/test/) - [registrationform formtitle="Register For Property Alerts" redirectsuccesspage="Default" redirectforgotpasswordpage="Default" /] - [FAQ](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/resources/faq/) - [customposttype type="faq" order="DESC" pagination="True" /] - [Privacy Policy / Disclaimer](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/privacy-policy-disclaimer/) - [Tenant Forms](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/tenant-forms/) - [tenantforms /] - [Resources](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/resources/) - [Lease Appraisal](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/lease-appraisal/) - [formidable id="14"] - [Property Management Team](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/property-management-team/) - [staff displaysize="small" webdisplay="Management Team" orderingadmin="5" orderingdirector="0" orderingpersonalassistant="4" orderingprincipal="1" orderingpropertymanagement="2" orderingreception="6" orderingsalesrepresentative="3" /] - [Leased Properties](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/leased-properties/) - [leaselisting propertytype="Residential" layout="listing" pagination="full" marketingstatus="Leased" status="Leased" suburb="True" showprice="True" showarea="True" showbbc="True" cardlayout="layout1" showsuburb="True" /] - [Rental Inspections](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/rental-inspections/) - [propertyinspection type="Lease" marketingstatus="Available" /] - [Commercial for Lease](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/commercial-for-lease/) - [leaselisting propertytype="Commercial" propertycategory="-1" marketingstatus="Available,Under Contract" layout="listing" pagination="full" suburb="True" showprice="True" showarea="True" showbbc="True" sidebar="True" sortby="True" utilities="gallery,map,savesearch" status="Available" cardlayout="layout1" showsuburb="True" /] - [Suburb Profiles](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/suburb-profiles/) - [Project Listings](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/projects/) - [projects status="Available" layout="listing" pagination="full" sortby="True" utilities="-1" /] - [Commercial Listings](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/commercial-listings/) - [saleslisting propertytype="Commercial" propertycategory="-1" marketingstatus="Available,Under Contract" layout="listing" pagination="full" suburb="True" showprice="True" showarea="True" showbbc="True" sidebar="True" sortby="True" utilities="gallery,map,savesearch" status="Available" cardlayout="layout1" showsuburb="True" /] - [Renting](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/renting/) - [About Us](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/about-us/) - [Selling](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/selling/) - [Buying](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/buying/) ## AP Suburb Profile - [Smoko and Freeburgh](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/suburbprofiles/smoko-and-freeburgh/) - Situated between Bright and Harrietville on the Great Alpine Road, the two little towns of Freeburgh and Smoko are home to some of the region’s most diverse horticultural products. Here you’ll find a berry and nut farm, plus orchards of chestnuts, hazelnuts and walnuts. Peaceful and tranquil, with view of the snow capped alps in - [Buckland Valley](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/suburbprofiles/buckland-valley/) - Located a short but picturesque drive from Porepunkah and Bright, The Buckland Valley is establishing itself as an important part of any Alpine High Country itinerary. Lush and green, and protected from the elements the Buckland Valley is serene and peaceful- making you feel like you’re a million miles away from the hustle and bustle - [Wandiligong](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/suburbprofiles/wandiligong/) - Wandiligong is an aboriginal name whose actual meaning has been lost. It may mean "meeting of the waters" or "spirit place" – both being apt for this lovely little town. The National Trust (Victoria) classification for the Wandiligong Valley describes it as a ‘small valley of great charm’ where the ‘buildings achieve an excellent affinity with the landscape-a - [Porepunkah](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/suburbprofiles/porepunkah/) - The word Porepunkah is Hindu for ‘gentle breeze’… Porepunkah is a laidback community 6km from Bright on the Great Alpine Road. Built around the junction of the Buckland and Ovens Rivers, it is the nearest town to Mount Buffalo National Park which dominates the skyline to the south. Porepunkah is also the entry point for the beautiful Buckland Valley. - [Harrietville](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/suburbprofiles/harrietville/) - Harrietville is a picturesque village just 26 kms from Bright, situated on the banks of the Ovens River. Tucked in at the foot of the surrounding slopes of the Ovens Valley, Harrietville is protected from the extremes of summer and winter weather. Where natural forests and crystal clear rivers intertwine seamlessly with Oak lined streets, - [Bright](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/suburbprofiles/bright/) - Country living at its greatest. Set in the stunning Ovens Valley, there’s little wonder Bright – abundant with autumnal hues, winter mists, spring florals or summer shade- is known for the phrase ‘Four Seasons in one Town. Every Season. Every Reason.’ The High Country is renowned for its ever contrasting seasons, and there is no better ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.dickensrealestate.com.au/category/uncategorized/)