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Tom BowdenReal estate editor

Tom Bowden has been the real estate editor for The Advertiser for more than a decade, and takes an ‘outside the square’ approach to property reporting with a dash of humour. Outside of real estate, he’s passionate about the arts and in 2017 reviewed 35 Fringe shows in a little over a fortnight.

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Adelaide

Jason Grech with dog Noodles is selling JAKEM Farm, pictured on October 20th, 2022, at St Ives.Picture: Tom Huntley

For sale: SA’s premier 4WD farm could be yours

Driving for an off-road bargain? Check out this rare opportunity to own a premier four-wheel driving facility. It sure gets our motor running!

Property

WATCH: 15 homes go under the hammer in big day of auctions

From an old-meets-new Crafers stunner to a brick beauty, keep an eye on the Adelaide property market in real time with our live auction coverage.

OpinionSA News

152 Donnelly Rd, Kyneton - for herald sun real estate

Dream homes: See inside these stunning celeb properties

Australia has plenty of celebrity-owned homes. Take a look inside two Aussie stunners here, and find out why Real Estate Editor Tom Bowden is not having a bar of one of them.

OpinionSA News

How to wipe thousands off your house sale price

Want to avoid missing out on potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars when selling your home? Real Estate Editor Tom Bowden believes late comedian Norm Macdonald holds the answer

OpinionSA News

MELBOURNE, MARCH 18, 2022: Victorian Mullet Competition Winner Reece Mcgrath, 15. Picture: Mark Stewart

The mullet’s new style rival

When it comes to hairstyles the mullet is here to stay. When it comes to house styles, in Adelaide, the mullet rules the roost. But changes are afoot, writes Tom Bowden.

SA News

78 The Strand, Newport - for herald sun real estate

Dream Homes — small things make a big difference

They say the grass is greener on the other side. That’s not to say Real Estate Editor Tom Bowden can’t find a reason to criticise it, as he does in this week’s Dream Homes.

Opinion

Sad little boy is looking at camera while his father is working in the background

How will kids buy a home if the Bank of Mum and Dad closes?

Interest rate pressure may see the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ shut for good – and it has Tom Bowden legitimately worried about young people being priced out of the housing market.

Adelaide

149-151 Stephen Tce, Walkerville. Supplied

Luxury on the edge of the city

On the market for the first time in 35 years, this character home in Walkerville is an entertainer’s delight.

SA News

Anna and Shane Cox and their son Spencer at their Mt Barker home, OCTOBER 1, 2022. Picture: Brenton Edwards

SA’s regional property markets in focus

South Australia’s regional property markets have been strong performers over the past few years. Find out what local experts have to say about your region, and how interest rates are impacting your area.

OpinionSA News

Fake it ‘til you make it. Or just, you know, don’t.

Who doesn’t love a good Photoshop fail? Real Estate Editor Tom Bowden apparently. You’re going to want to see inside these amazing dream homes. Try not to be too put off by that exterior…

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