Darling Downs property prices climb as coastal Queenslanders flee west

Coastal Queenslanders are selling high and moving to the Darling Downs, where property prices still rise.

Why it mattersCoastal home owners can sell high, move west and pocket thousands in cash, while shorter commutes and lower costs ease their daily stress.

AustraliaQueensland home owners in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast may find their properties losing value faster than regional options, shifting where Australians' housing wealth now sits.

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Illawarra house prices fall 2.9 per cent in three months

Illawarra property values dropped 2.9 per cent in the past three months, with Gerringong and Coledale falling 5.4 per cent each.

Why it mattersBuyers gain negotiating power and more choice, but sellers face pressure; confidence in the market is shaken.

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Warrnambool family buys Koroit Street property after 50 years

A Warrnambool property owned by one family since construction sold above asking price to another local family.

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Darling Downs property prices climb as coastal Queenslanders flee west

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Illawarra house prices fall 2.9 per cent in three months

Warrnambool family buys Koroit Street property after 50 years

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