South Burnett properties at risk of being sold by the council over unpaid rates

Seven South Burnett properties could be going under the hammer next month for outstanding rates. See the full list here.

More than a dozen property owners have been given a November deadline to repay overdue rates, or risk having their properties auctioned.

Homeowners are at risk of having their properties forcibly sold as South Burnett Regional Council looks to recoup unpaid rates from the past three years.

According to the council there are seven properties at risk.

Auctions will be held from November 8, unless the outstanding rates are paid.

A council spokesman said owners were given three months’ notice of the council’s intent to sell, and the properties are to be sold within six months.

“The council encourage people experiencing financial difficulties to contact them to discuss the available options and are making every effort to allow the landowners to pay their outstanding bills,” he said.

Council was contacted for further comment.

Properties with three years’ worth of rates are listed below.

These are the properties at risk of auction:

530 The Weir Road, Proston Qld 4613

530 The Weir Road, Proston Qld 4613

35 Taylor Street East, Murgon Qld 4605

35 Taylor Street East, Murgon Qld 4605

15 Granite Crescent, Wattle Camp Qld 4615

15 Granite Crescent, Wattle Camp Qld 4615

Lot 6 Evans Road, Ballogie Qld 4610

Lot 6 Evans Road, Ballogie Qld 4610

7-11 Webb Street Hivesville Qld 4612

7-11 Webb Street, Hivesville Qld 4612

23 Scott Street, Benarkin Qld 4314

23 Scott Street, Benarkin Qld 4314

Lot 24 Franklin Road, Wattle Camp Qld 4615

Lot 24 Franklin Road Wattle Camp Qld 4615

The list has been updated since original publication to reflect the South Burnett Regional Council’s latest update.