Western Downs Regional Council lists 18 properties for auction due to unpaid rates
More than a dozen properties in the Western Downs are set to be put under the hammer due to almost $1m in unpaid council rates. See the full list here.
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More than a dozen homes could go to auction over unpaid rates, as residents across the Western Downs region feel the pinch of rising cost of living pressures.
Western Downs Regional Council delivered the 2023/24 budget two weeks ago, which included a 3.8 per cent rates rise, have shared 18 properties that will go under the hammer due to unpaid or overdue rates.
A total of $840,426.27 is owed to council across the 18 properties, with one site in Miles, a 5.2197ha industrial property, owing $521,952.52 that has been due since September 2017.
Last week during the budget announcement, Mayor Paul McVeigh said the rates increase was low when compared with the current financial climate.
The auction for the properties will be held on November 3, 2023 and those interested can conduct a kerbside inspection only as they won’t be allowed to enter the house.
More information on the properties along with full terms and conditions can be found on the Western Downs Regional Council Public Notice online page.
Among the properties listed is residential address 21 Vowles St in Miles which boasts five bedrooms, three bathrooms and can fit up to five vehicles, owing $12,054.18 in unpaid rate.
It’s located in Green Akers Estate which sits just behind Miles Historical Village Museum and the local racecourse has an estimated value of $379,000.
On the other side of the coin sits 6 Hallinan Court in Dalby which is a 702sq m block of land waiting to be built upon with an estimated value of $276,000, which has $10,486.34 owed in unpaid rates.
The spot is located between Dalby Bunnings and the Golf Course.
FULL LIST
- 6 Hallinan Court, DALBY QLD 4405
- 82 Dawson Street, MILES QLD 4415
- 102 Price Street, CHINCHILLA QLD 4415
- 21 Vowles Street, MILES QLD 4415
- 2 Longford Lane, WANDOAN QLD 4419
- 13 Longford Lane, WANDOAN QLD 4419
- 28 Gormleys Road, CHINCHILLA QLD 4413
- 5 Foster Street, CONDAMINE QLD 4416
- Church Road, MONTROSE QLD 4413
- Milky Way Road, FAIRYLAND QLD 4413
- 51 Marian Street, MILES QLD 4415
- Rocky Crescent, WERANGA QLD 4405
- South Road, TARA QLD 4421
- 14021 Surat Developmental Road, TARA QLD 4421
- 391 Myra Road, TARA QLD 4421
- Bunya Mountains Road, MOOLA QLD 4406
- 6 North Street, WANDOAN QLD 4419
- 8 Lawton Street, WANDOAN QLD 4419
Please note: If you would like a property removed from this list due to rates being paid, please email emily.devon@news.com.au
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