Wayne Hamlet - York Realty Toowoomba

Wayne Hamlet - York Realty Toowoomba Looking after clients Real Estate needs across Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.

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$500 Referral Fee payable to you for any house, unit or land which is referred, listed & SOLD with me. If you are thinking of Selling or Buying or you know of someone, please give me a call as I'd love to help.

Ever wonder how an agent comes up with a number for your home?It's not a gut feeling, and it's not pulled out of thin ai...
25/06/2026

Ever wonder how an agent comes up with a number for your home?

It's not a gut feeling, and it's not pulled out of thin air. It comes down to comparable sales — what similar properties in your suburb have actually sold for, usually in the last three to six months.

I look at things like size, bedrooms, condition, street, and how long it took to sell. Then I match those as closely as I can to your property to work out where yours sits in the current market.

It's not a perfect science; every home is different, but it's the most grounded way to arrive at a realistic price. And a realistic price is what gets your home sold.

This is also why I'll never just tell you what you want to hear. If the comps don't support a high number, I'll tell you that upfront. Better to know before you list than to find out three months in.

Thinking about selling and want to know what the comps are saying about your place? Give me a call — happy to walk you through it.

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If you've been wondering what your home is worth in today's market, even just out of curiosity, it's worth finding out.A...
23/06/2026

If you've been wondering what your home is worth in today's market, even just out of curiosity, it's worth finding out.

A lot has shifted in Toowoomba over the past 12 months. Some suburbs have surprised people. Others not so much. Either way, knowing where you stand costs you nothing.

I offer free appraisals with no obligation and no pressure to act on the information. You just walk away knowing what your property is actually worth right now.

If that's useful to you, send me a DM or give me a call, and we'll sort it out.

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I get asked this a fair bit, and I always have an answer.But before I give you mine, I want to know what you think.What'...
18/06/2026

I get asked this a fair bit, and I always have an answer.

But before I give you mine, I want to know what you think.

What's the most underrated suburb in Toowoomba right now?

Drop it in the comments, I'm curious to see if we're on the same page.

A result like this doesn't happen by accident.When I listed this unit in Newtown, the job was simple. Keep the owner in ...
16/06/2026

A result like this doesn't happen by accident.

When I listed this unit in Newtown, the job was simple. Keep the owner in the loop, price it honestly, and work hard to get the best outcome. I told them what to expect from the start, and then I made sure I delivered on it.

Ended up well above expectation, which put them in a great position at this stage of their life. That's what it's all about.

If you're thinking about selling in Toowoomba, give me a call, and we'll have a straightforward chat about what your property could achieve.

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Congratulations to George, the new owner of 70 Phipps Drive, Meringandan West.When George first came through this one, t...
11/06/2026

Congratulations to George, the new owner of 70 Phipps Drive, Meringandan West.

When George first came through this one, the build wasn't complete. That's enough to put a lot of buyers off. But George looked past that and saw what it could be — a chance to finish it his way.

That's the thing about finding the right property. It's not always about what's in front of you. It's about what you can see it becoming.

Great to get this one done for you, George. Enjoy it.

If you're looking to buy or sell in the Toowoomba region, give me a call.

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Everyone blames the market when a home doesn't sell or doesn't sell for what it should.But the market is only part of th...
09/06/2026

Everyone blames the market when a home doesn't sell or doesn't sell for what it should.

But the market is only part of the story.

How your home is presented, how it's priced, where it's marketed, and how offers are handled are all within your control. And they make a real difference to your result.

Swipe through to see the four I focus on with every seller.

Thinking about selling in Toowoomba? Let's have a conversation before you commit to anything.

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Toowoomba is a 10, but...🥶 It's barely June and the group chat is already complaining about the cold🚛 Driving up the ran...
04/06/2026

Toowoomba is a 10, but...

🥶 It's barely June and the group chat is already complaining about the cold

🚛 Driving up the range behind a B-double is its own personality test

☕ We have more cafés per capita than people who actually drink coffee

🌀 Every roundabout has unwritten rules only locals know — and woe betide the Brisbane driver who doesn't

🌳 "I'll just nip into town" = 30 minute commitment, minimum

And yet… I still wouldn't sell up and live anywhere else. 🤷‍♂️

What's YOUR Toowoomba 10-but? Drop it below 👇 bonus points for the most specific, niche, "only locals would know" complaint.

(Tag the friend who's nodding aggressively right now.)

Questions I get every single week as a Toowoomba agent 👇After 20+ years in small business and now in real estate, I've n...
03/06/2026

Questions I get every single week as a Toowoomba agent 👇

After 20+ years in small business and now in real estate, I've noticed the same handful of questions come up over and over. So here's what I actually tell people.

1️⃣ "Is now a good time to sell?"
Honestly? Depends entirely on your situation. The market matters less than your reason for selling and what you're moving on to. I've told people to wait, and I've told people not to. The "right time" isn't a date, it's when it makes sense for YOU.

2️⃣ "Should I renovate before I sell?"
Usually no. Most renos don't return what you put in by sale time. A clean, decluttered, well-presented home almost always beats a half-finished reno. Cosmetic touch-ups? Sometimes yes. Full kitchen overhaul? Almost never.

3️⃣ "How long will it take to sell?"
In Toowoomba right now, a well-priced, well-presented home in the right suburb moves quickly. Overpriced homes sit, and the longer they sit, the more buyers wonder what's wrong with them. Pricing right from day one matters more than people realise.

4️⃣ "Why won't you just tell me what my house is worth over the phone?"
Because I'd be guessing. And a guess that's too high wins the listing but loses you money. A proper appraisal means walking through your home, looking at recent comparable sales, and being honest about what it'll actually achieve. That takes 30 minutes, and it's free.

Got a question I didn't cover? Drop it in the comments or DM me. Happy to give you a straight answer.

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Here's something you won't hear from every agent: sometimes the best advice I can give you is "don't sell right now."It'...
29/05/2026

Here's something you won't hear from every agent: sometimes the best advice I can give you is "don't sell right now."

It's not what wins listings. But it's the truth.

If the timing isn't right — if waiting a few months means a better result, or if selling just doesn't stack up for your situation yet — I'm going to tell you. Even if it means I walk away without the listing.

Because I'd rather you trust me with the right move than rush you into the wrong one.

After 20+ years running small businesses here in Toowoomba, I learned that reputation is everything. You don't build that by telling people what they want to hear. You build it by being honest, even when it costs you.

So if you're weighing up whether to sell, let's have a real conversation. And find out what is right for you.

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"Which suburb should we actually be looking in?"It's one of the most common questions I get, and the honest answer is: i...
28/05/2026

"Which suburb should we actually be looking in?"

It's one of the most common questions I get, and the honest answer is: it depends what you want your day-to-day life to look like.

So here's how I'd think about a few Toowoomba suburbs if I were buying in 2026 👇

🏡 FIRST HOME / ENTRY LEVEL
Look at areas like Harristown, Newtown and Wilsonton. More affordable entry points, solid rental demand if you're buying as an investment, and you're still close to everything.

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILIES
Middle Ridge, Kearneys Spring and Rangeville are hard to beat. Good schools, parks, quieter streets, and that classic family-suburb feel.

🌳 LIFESTYLE / A BIT MORE SPACE
If you want bigger blocks or a semi-rural feel without losing town convenience, Highfields and Cotswold Hills are worth a look.

✨ CHARACTER + CENTRAL
For period homes and walkability, the streets around East Toowoomba take some beating, though you'll pay for that charm.

This is the short version. The right suburb really comes down to your budget, your stage of life, and what you're not willing to compromise on.

If you want to chat about the best suburb for you, my DM's are always open.

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