Kim Leigh - RealWay

29/05/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿?
That was the hope, last year at least! Instead, the Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate for the third time in 2026.

Before you panic, take a breath. Higher rates don't mean the market has fallen over. Around Toowoomba, buyers are still buying, well-priced homes are still selling, and with rentals about as tight as they get, investors aren't being left out in the cold either.

We've broken down exactly what this rate rise means for you, whether you're thinking about selling or you've got an investment property.

Read it here 🔗 https://bit.ly/realway-toowoomba-rates

But the best move is always a personalised approach. If you'd like to talk through what it means for you in particular, we're always happy to chat and review your position in this fluctuating market.

If you've been holding off until interest rates drop before you sell or buy another investment, 2026 has thrown a bit of a curveball. Rates haven't come down. They've gone up. Three times.

26/05/2026

With our background and knowledge in development, Darren and I have been working with town planners, council and surveyors to explore a number of options for our client.

The goal is simple: help her understand what’s possible and potentially add significant value to her property.

So, if you’ve got a property and you’re not quite sure what could be done with it, we can help you map it out.

26/05/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲?
You're not alone. Most people think about it for months before they do anything. Here's the thing, though: right now, there are fewer homes on the market. That means serious buyers have less to choose from, and that works in your favour.

The people looking at this time of year aren't just browsing. They mean business.
If you've been going back and forth, it might be worth having a conversation. I'll give you a clear picture of where your place sits in the current market. No obligation, just the information you need to make the right call.

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26/05/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴.
The rules have changed more in the last few years than they had in the decade before. And what your neighbour told you when they sold two years ago may not be the full picture anymore.

We've put together a plain-English guide to what's actually required before your property hits the market.

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Most people selling their home focus on the things they can see. The marketing. The opens. The offer. The thing that quietly catches people out is the paperwork they didn't...

21/05/2026

𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 | 𝟯 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲

Successfully sold off market through strong buyer connections, strategic marketing, and local networking. A great result achieved quietly and efficiently for our sellers.

For more information about how we can best help you market your home for sale, get in contact now.

20/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁. It was such a pleasure working with you, and I’m so glad I could help make the process a positive one.

15/05/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲.

Here's the only thing we keep saying to people who call: what this means for you depends entirely on your situation. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 holdings, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 income, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 plans. A real estate agent can't tell you that. Your financial adviser can.

We've put out a full blog on this very topic. https://bit.ly/realway-budget-analysis

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀:
Who's your go-to financial planner or accountant for property stuff? Drop them in the comments. Let's build a bit of a resource for each other.

And if you want to chat about the property side of things in the meantime, let's touch base!

Ask any agent who's been around long enough, and they'll tell you the same thing: the picture they had of a typical property investor before they started in real estate...

12/05/2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and support throughout the process. I truly appreciate your feedback and am so pleased I could provide a professional and positive experience for you. It means a lot that you would recommend me.

12/05/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱.

When Cooper and Emily Watson built RealWay Property Partners in 2012, they had a simple idea: look after people properly, and the results will follow.

Today, that looks like agents, marketing, admin, leadership, property management and investor support all working together.

Because selling a home is rarely just one decision.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: https://bit.ly/Blog-Locally-Owned

04/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲?

Selling isn’t one-size-fits-all, and every home (and client!) needs a different approach. The difference is making sure the plan actually fits you and what you’re trying to achieve. If you’re even half-thinking about your next move, this is worth a quick read.

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