About Bartrop Real Estate - Ballarat

For over 90 years, the name Bartrop has been synonymous with Real Estate Service in Ballarat. In fact, our offices at 54 Lydiard Street South have been successfully selling Ballarat for 150 years! (Since 1876 when initially established by William Little & Co.)

Today, we combine our exceptional service with the modern tools and methods at the forefront our industry.

Our friendly staff operate in a close team environment, with the resources to ensure each client – and property – receives the personal attention needed for the Best Results.

Mission Statement

“To be recognized by those who live in or own property within the Greater Ballarat area as the most efficient, friendly, and successful Real Estate agent in the area.”

History of Bartrop Real Estate

Since the 1920's the name Bartrop has been synonymous with Real Estate in Ballarat.

In 1876 William Little succeeded to the Real Estate business of James Oddie, Ballarat's first Auctioneer. William Little later became Mayor of Ballarat, and his business thrived. However, it was destined to be taken over fifty years later by the firm of Edgar Bartrop Real Estate. On 19th December 1921, Edgar Bartrop commenced business as an Estate Agent in a two roomed office "down the passage" at 22 Lydiard St Sth.

The agency soon progressed to the stage where he was able to purchase "The Ballarat Agency" of G. Norris at 35 Lydiard St Sth, opening onto the street and with a show window. Then followed the acquisition of the agencies of Ottaway and Blomley & Blomley. In 1930, despite the depression, came the opportunity to purchase the agency of H. J. Dunston, successor to the old established William Little and Co., and later the freehold of 54 Lydiard St Sth. Under the Bartrop Control the business continued to expand. Ballarat's first "Ideal Home Exhibition" its first "Contrast Home show" and an active "Home building service" were most successfully promoted.

Mr. Bruce Bartrop joined his father in 1952 and the family company was subsequently incorporated. Mr. Bruce Bartrop assumed the position as Managing Director in 1964. With a number of further absorptions of other established real estate agencies the company continued to grow.

Members of the firm have always been involved in real estate industry matters. Not only through the Ballarat Real Estate Institute Branch, but throughout Victoria, Australia and overseas through the International Real estate Federation. The late Edgar Bartrop was a founding member of what is now "The Real Estate Institute of Victoria." Both he and Bruce Bartrop are past Presidents of the Institute - holding the distinction of being the only members outside the metropolitan area with offices West of Melbourne to ever be elected to the position until 2011. Both have also been awarded life membership of the Institute, Edgar in 1972 and Bruce in 2002.