Owen

Bowditch

Owen is a Bayside local whose connection to the area runs deeply through school, sport and community. As a Director and Auctioneer, he brings care, preparation and a genuine understanding of local lifestyle to every campaign, helping clients feel heard, supported and confident throughout the process.

What’s your personal connection to the neighbourhood?
I was born and raised in Bayside, with kinder, primary school and high school all local. My first part-time job was on Hampton Street, and now I help clients buy and sell in the streets I grew up in.

What do your clients commonly say you do differently?
Clients often say they feel truly listened to. I take time to understand the story behind a move and what matters most, so I can guide people with clarity and honesty.

What’s something only locals know about this area?
Locals know Bayside is about community as much as lifestyle. The beach, schools, transport and shopping are excellent, but it is the neighbours, clubs and familiar faces that make people love living here.

Why Buxton?
My family and close friends have trusted Buxton to sell their homes, so I understand the reputation first-hand. The culture is built on trust, authenticity and doing things the right way.

Reviews

5.00

Owen has a 5.00 star rating, according to realestate.com.au.

Last updated: September 2026

Selling a house can be a stressful process, but dealing with Owen made it feel surprisingly straightforward. It was refreshing dealing with an agent who is open, honest, clearly enjoys what he does, and keeps across everything happening in he market. We also felt like we had the whole Brighton office working for us. Halli was an important part of the listing and, together with the wider team, their combined knowledge and support, ultimately helped us achieve the result we wanted.

Diana C

Owen was great to work with. We found him to be very professional, communicative and hard-working. We were thrilled with the result of our sale and have no hesitation in recommending him to any potential vendors.

Janifer C

Owen was courteous, professional, pleasant, knowledgeable, helpful, hard working. He was considerate and listened to our requirements.

Ron M

Cannot speak highly enough of Owen. He has all the qualities you want in an agent – professional, 100% reliable, excellent communication, and above all transparent and honest. He is super creative, tuned-in to the use of social media, and provides unique perspective and insights into the market. His dedication is unquestionable. We always knew we could trust Owen with the sale of our home, and would recommend him to anyone wanting sell (or buy) their home in the future

Tas H

Owen is seriously professional, transparent and helpful.

Sammy S

Enthusiastic and always onto all issues. Easy to deal with. Handled negotiations well.

John M

Excellent

Noelle H

Owen was known to us as he had worked for the other executor. He was knowledgable in the local market, was genuine and was punctual for meetings etc.

Paul T

I have had the pleasure of working with Owen in his capacity as a real estate agent. Owen combines strong market knowledge with exceptional interpersonal skills, always bringing a personal touch to every interaction. He takes the time to understand his clients’ needs, communicates clearly, and builds trust quickly. His approachable style and professionalism make the process seamless and stress-free.

George K

Excellent knowledge of the market and reliable.

Frank F

Owen, was of great assistance during the purchase period and after sales service has been excellent.

Phillp K

Owen was a pleasure to work with. Exceptionally detailed and worked tirelessly to deliver an outcome we were happy with. He has intimate market knowledge and it shines through in his results.

Matt A

After making the difficult decision to move real estate agents due to challenges around selling, Owen made that decision very much worthwhile. He presented a sound strategy founded in evidence, was conscious of costs (give we had already paid huge marketing costs with other agent) and genuinely presented as just as engaged in the sale as we were. Within weeks we were sold. I can’t thank Owen enough, he did a fantastic job. Hoping he moves to QLD in anticipation of our next sale…

Carla C

Owen was wonderful to deal with. Professional, friendly, proactive and good communication which was key when navigating a purchase.

Fiona L

Owen was exceptional to work with. His market insight, clarity in communication, and strategic guidance made for a smooth and well-managed experience. I would highly recommend Owen, along with the broader Buxton Bayside team.

Cameron N

Owen was a pleasure to deal with in selling my place in Hampton, providing excellent market knowledge, care for the outcome and a strong ability to identify prospective buyers. The communication from him, Halli and Michelle was outstanding throughout the entire process, always keeping me informed and working through the best strategy to achieve an outcome above market expectations. Can highly recommend his services if you are looking to sell.

Thomas F

Owen was very professional and knowledgeable in selling my apartment. He was punctual and had a very kind manner. I would recommend Owen if you are looking to sell.

Christine M

He was easy to deal with and just got on with it. Kept me in the loop, was upfront when it mattered, and you could tell he actually cared about getting a good outcome for me.

Jason K

It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Owen, he was honest and genuine and I’m sure he’s one to look out for to climb the mountain of his industry.

Anthony D

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