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CONTENTS Rural Property Sales Lifestyle Property Sales Residential Property Sales Upcoming Clearing Sales Property Sale Updates
58 Jimbour Street, Jandowae Click on the images for more information!
Property of the Month Turn Turn & Wittenburra, Eulo
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AUCTION 11am Friday September 25th
The property offers a good mix of country and variety of pasture, supported by excellent fencing and water infrastructure.
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AUCTION
TURN TURN & WITTENBURRA, EULO ‘PRIDE OF THE PAROO’ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 TH AT 11AM Nick Dunsdon 0418 559 090
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LAUNCHING SOON “PRAIRIE”, AUGATHELLA GREAT BALANCE OF SOILS IN THE DRESS CIRCLE OF AUGATHELLA Rick Benham 0457 856 897
David Benham 0456 599 070
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e am m o H th at 10 n e Op y ,19 a d r u Sat
FOR SALE
3 NEVELL STREET, CHINCHILLA
$520,000
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE EXCLUSIVE SELLING AGENTS.
Andrew McCallum 0427 581 889
Petrice Loader 0429 136 029
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FOR SALE
46 SATELLITE ROAD, MERINGANDAN
PREMIUM DESIGN SPECTACULAR VIEWS ASKING PRICE $5,000,000 Andrew McCallum 0427 581 889
Helen Evans 0476 976 269
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FOR SALE
43 DERRICK AVENUE, DALBY
OFFERS OVER $279,000 VACANT LAND | 4,000M2
Shay Woods 0428 150 332
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FOR SALE
“LANGDALE”, MARLBOROUGH
RELIABLE CALF FACTORY $13,500,000 INCLUDING A LARGE HERD OF GOOD QUALITY PREDOMINATELY BRAHMAN CATTLE
Bill Reid 0437 035 017
Dan Tyson 0418 756 588
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SELECTION OF
OUR SUCCESS
11 DUDLEY STREET, CHINCHILLA
Sell with confidence, call Petrice today!
“Korimba”, Eton | UNDER CONTRACT
“Sunset View”, Winton | SOLD
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11 SHORT STREET, PITTSWORTH Qualified Buyers Looking To Get Into The Market!
Interested In Selling, Contact Our Trusted Sales Team Today! Angus McCallum 0439 382 142
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UNRESERVED MACHINERY, BROADACRE AND FARMING EQUIPMENT SALE BIDDING OPENS: THURSDAY, 10 T H SEPTEMBER AT 11AM BIDDING CLOSES: MONDAY, 14 T H SEPTEMBER FROM 6PM
INSPECTION DATE | FRIDAY 11 TH SEPTEMBER 9AM UNTIL 3PM Garry Cartwright 0458 820 119
Andrew McCallum 0427 581 889
Chris Norris 0447 711 505
Joel Fleming 0467 725 195
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SHAY WOODS
MARKET UPDATE Why Dalby Should Be on an Investor’s Radar Strong Rental Demand, Tight Vacancy and Attractive Returns For property investors, the numbers are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore when it comes to Dalby. While much of the conversation around property investment focuses on the major metropolitan markets, regional centres like Dalby can offer a compelling combination of affordability, rental demand and rental returns. One of the biggest advantages we are seeing in the Dalby market is the very tight rental market. Current market data places Dalby’s vacancy rate at around 0.8%–1.4%, depending on the data source and methodology - well below the level generally considered a balanced rental market. For investors, low vacancy can be particularly attractive. It means properties that are wellpresented, correctly priced and in demand can have a better chance of attracting tenants quickly, reducing the potential for extended periods without rental income. The numbers stack up Current market data shows Dalby houses achieving median rents of approximately $550–$568 per week, with gross rental yields around 5.1%–5.2% on houses. That is an important consideration when compared with many metropolitan markets, where investors can pay considerably more for a property while receiving a lower rental return. For example, a $570,000 property renting for $550 per week produces approximately $28,600 in gross annual rent, before expenses. Of course, gross yield is only one part of the investment equation. Investors still need to allow for rates, insurance, maintenance, property management, finance costs and other expenses. But when combined with strong tenant demand, the underlying fundamentals become particularly interesting. It’s not just about the rent. A good investment property needs more than a strong rental return -it also needs the potential for long-term capital growth.
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MARKET UPDATE Why Dalby Should Be on an Investor’s Radar Dalby has experienced significant price growth, with recent data showing median house prices around $565,000–$570,000 and substantial year-on-year growth. For an investor, this creates an interesting proposition: an established regional market where the entry price can still be considerably lower than many larger Queensland markets, while rental returns remain relatively strong. What are tenants looking for? From a sales perspective, not every property makes an equally good investment. In the current market, properties that tend to attract strong tenant interest include wellmaintained three- and four-bedroom homes, properties with good outdoor space, secure yards, sheds or garages, air-conditioning and homes close to schools and local amenities. The key is buying the right property rather than simply buying the cheapest property available. Why now? With rental supply remaining tight and rents continuing to provide attractive returns, Dalby deserves consideration from investors looking beyond the traditional metropolitan markets. For existing investors, it may be an opportunity to review their portfolio. For first-time investors, Dalby offers the chance to enter a market where rental demand, affordability and yield can work together. And importantly, investors don't have to navigate the market alone. If you're considering purchasing an investment property in Dalby, talk to us. We can help identify properties that offer strong rental appeal, provide an indication of achievable rent and give you a local sales perspective on which properties may offer the best combination of rental return and long-term potential. The right investment isn't necessarily the property with the highest rent or the lowest price - it's the property where the numbers, location and demand all make sense.
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Quilpie Show Scarecrow
competition Highly Commended!
Quilpie is the place to be this weekend! We are excited to be a part of the FB Drilling Quilpie Ag and Tech Field Day and the Quilpie Show. We have joined in the community spirit by building a scarecrow for the Quilpie Show Scarecrow Competition, with our scarecrow winning Highly Commended! This Friday, the Quilpie office will be closed. Instead, you can find the team at the FB Drilling Quilpie Ag and Tech Field Day. So stop by and say g'day. We may even have some merch to give away!
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RESIDENTIAL
YOUR TEAM
33 BRANCH NETWORK
Andrew McCallum | Real Estate Manager/Director 0427 581 889 Petrice Loader | Chinchilla & Miles Residential & Lifestyle Property Sales
0429 136 029
Shay Woods | Dalby Residential & Lifestyle Property Sales
0428 150 332
Tim Maguire | Emerald Rural, Commercial & Residential Property Sales
0409 063 053
Ash David | Katherine Residential & Lifestyle Property Sales
0484 394 932
Jordy Hohn | Katherine Residential & Lifestyle Property Sales
0461 291 928
Sally McCaffrey | Toowoomba & Pittsworth Property Management
0455 316 253
Helen Evans | Toowoomba & Pittsworth Residential & Lifestyle Property Sales
0476 976 269
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RURAL
YOUR TEAM
33 BRANCH NETWORK
Andrew McCallum | Real Estate Manager/Director 0427 581 889 Nick Dunsdon | Cunnamulla
0418 559 090
Rhys Hebberman | Darwin
0484 394 932
Tim Maguire | Emerald
0409 063 053
Owen Brockhurst | Miles
0428 697 055
Tony Lilburne | Quilpie & Dalby
0458 562 550
Bill Reid | Rockhampton
0409 063 053
Dan Tyson | Rockhampton
0418 756 588
Georgie Connor | Rockhampton
0428 347 550
Rick Benham | Roma
0457 856 897
David Benham | Toowoomba
0456 599 070
Tammie Robinson | Toogoolawah
0499 415 061