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Toowoomba
Toowoomba and surrounds
‘Much-needed rest’: Popular small town pub hits market
The owners of a popular pub in the Toowoomba region have listed the venue for sale, with the view of finding someone to carry on their legacy.
‘High net-worth’ investor snaps up CBD childcare centre in $7.4m deal
A “high net-worth” investor has secured one of Toowoomba’s newest childcare centres in a multimillion-dollar deal — and it’s not the only one that could change hands soon.
‘Sweeping views’: Work starts on luxury Toowoomba CBD units
Ground has been broken on a six-storey luxury residential tower on the edge of the Toowoomba CBD, which the developers promise will include features “never been offered before” in the Garden City.
History for sale: Is this Toowoomba’s most beautiful property?
After being labelled “one of Toowoomba’s most beautiful homes” in 1993, this recently renovated property seems to have upheld this impressive title. See inside the home that could set property records.
‘Rare chance’: Inner-city homes go under hammer in snap auction
Three properties in high-value suburbs across Toowoomba will be auctioned off — and they all have one thing in common.
Inland Rail buys controversial DHA land in multimillion-dollar deal
Mt Lofty residents are waiting to see what kind of neighbour Inland Rail will be after it paid a high price for contaminated land on the Toowoomba Escarpment that was subject to failed housing development application.
Revealed: Work starts on $250m Toowoomba over-50s resort
One of Queensland’s top retirement resort developers has reached a key stage with its newest Toowoomba project, which includes space for more than 360 homes.
It’s official – we’ve found Australia’s best home
A home with a secret kitchen and enormous ceilings has been declared the best new house in Australia for its price range. Check out the photos here:
Big bank’s shock rates call as property confidence spikes
Aussies have had a massive upswing in property confidence after three quarters of falls, a big bank survey found, as one of Aus biggest lenders tips a return to pandemic era rates.
Common item banned from royal homes
An ex-Buckingham Palace cleaner has revealed the common item banned from all royal bathrooms.
Massive $105m deal for humble mining dongas
A massive $105m deal has been approved for four mining donga villages to be sold to a foreign buyer – with more than 1,300 bedrooms.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star coming to Gold Coast
An international real estate mogul, famous for selling the Playboy mansion, may have the answer to Australia’s housing crisis.
51yo’s Italy homes for $1, Aussies welcome to buy up
A woman, 51, has explained how she sold everything and bought homes in Italy for $1 – as Aussies are urged to do the same.
What Labor’s win means for first-home buyers
Housing policy was a key focus for both sides of politics in the federal election. This is what Labor’s re-election means for first-home buyers.
Jim Carrey faces staggering $17m loss
Hollywood funny man Jim Carrey is staring at a jaw-dropping $17m black hole after a big money deal fell through.
Gate’s daughter spills details about $97m estate
Bill Gates’ daughter, Phoebe, has lifted the lid on what it’s like visiting her billionaire father at his $97 million estate.
Big Aus bank slashes rates weeks before RBA decision
One of Australia’s big four banks just declared war on its competitors by slashing interest rates two weeks before the RBA even meets. It means 19 banks have now made the move since the last RBA meeting.
‘Stay far away’: Worst place to put your money
Before you pull the trigger on your next big spend, experts are warning to “stay far away” from this one area.
Inside Graham Norton’s $8.6m home
Graham Norton is offloading his historic house for the hefty sum. Take a look inside.
Shock: Big Aus bank’s major rate cut call
One of Australia’s big four banks has made a massive interest rate call that will come as a shock to many. It comes ahead of RBA’s May decision.
Artist builds Aus first aircrete dome home
An Aussie artist who grew up in unusual homes, has designed and built her own quirky aircrete dome home – the first of its kind approved by council.
‘Free advice’ that can add thousands to your home’s value
If you’re dreaming of a way to significantly increase the value of your home without much effort, look no further than this.
May the fourth be with you: Qld’s quirky solution to housing crisis
From Tatooine-style houses to bunkers, Queenslanders have shown they’re willing to think outside the square with wacky homes – ingenuity an expert says may help ease the housing crisis.
Toowoomba sale and auction results, week ending May 3
Toowoomba recorded six property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Under fire TikTok cook’s secret $3.6m hideout
Under fire copycat cook Brooke Bellamy is hiding in a $3.6m home she bought off her Brooki Bakehouse’s controversial success.
Rural hideout celebrities are flocking to
Some of the world’s biggest names are quietly leaving the city life behind to bunker down well out of the way – but that doesn’t mean they are going without their creature comforts.
Half a garage space sells for record sum, beating mansions
A tiny space half the size of a garage has shattered millionaire expectations, fetching an eye-popping $138,125 for each square metre.
Martha Stewart’s ‘insane’ confession revealed
Martha Stewart has made an astonishing confession about her lifestyle that has left Kelly Clarkson speechless.
More than $100k higher in some areas – home values on the move again
Home values are on the move across the nation, REA Group’s latest Home Price Index shows. Find out what your city’s median is now, what’s fuelling this growth and what’s in store for the next 12 months.
Mortgage snags that could cost you plenty
With more than 100 lenders in Australia, it’s tempting to give yourself a rate cut before the RBA makes its next move – just make sure you avoid making these costly refinancing blunders.
$101,000 higher: records tumble as Brisbane, Qld, home prices rise
Home prices have jumped by as much as 22pc in parts of Queensland, with latest PropTrack figures seeing records tumble including a shock $101k rise.
Aussie apartment fail sparks major feud
An Aussie firm has warned of a key failing across buildings that sparks ‘heated arguments’, ‘passive aggressive notes’ and ‘feuds’.
Labor’s ‘sneaky’ change to major plan exposed
Details of a major ALP plan appear to have been ‘sneakily’ changed by Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil on social media – and nobody’s happy.
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