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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Man, 55, Killed in Freak Accident After Getting Trapped Under Ride-on Lawn Mower: He 'Touched Countless Lives'
Ty Babbidge worked as an agent with Brisbane Real Estate for 10 years before his death NEED TO KNOW A 55-year-old man died in a freak accident involving a ride-on lawn mower on Friday, Aug. 15 The victim has since been identified as real estate agent Ty Babbidge "He cared a lot about others. He was a lot of people's great friend, but he was very passionate and proud about his family," one tribute to the man read A man has died following a freak accident with a ride-on lawn mower. At around 7:45 p.m. local time on Friday, Aug. 15, police were contacted about 'a serious incident involving a lawn mower' at a property in Brisbane, Australia, the Queensland Police said in a statement to PEOPLE. The victim, who has since been identified as 55-year-old real estate agent Ty Babbidge, died at the scene, according to authorities. The Courier Mail reported that Babbidge became "trapped underneath" the lawn mower, leading to his death. Police said, "There is no further information at this time.' Babbidge was an agent with Brisbane Real Estate. He had worked at the company for 10 years before his death, the Courier Mail reported. The company's director, Kel Goesch, said in a statement to the outlet, 'Ty was one of the most generous, happy and genuine people on this planet." "He cared a lot about others. He was a lot of people's great friend, but he was very passionate and proud about his family," Goesch added of Babbidge. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Babbidge's family said they are 'heartbroken' over the loss of their loved one in a statement shared on Facebook. 'Our beloved Ty has passed away,' they wrote. 'Ty was greatly loved by his family, friends, and the community." "His warmth, generosity, and genuine care for others touched countless lives, and he will be dearly missed," the family continued. "We are grateful for your love and support. Brisbane Real Estate did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, Aug. 17. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Real estate agent is killed in grim ride-on lawnmower accident at Pullenvale
A much-loved real estate agent has died after becoming trapped under a ride-on mower. Ty Babbidge, 55, was killed following the horrific accident at his property on Grandview Road in Pullenvale, west of Brisbane, at 7.30pm on Friday. Mr Babbidge had been working for Brisbane Real Estate for more than ten years. Director and principal Kel Goesch said he was devastated by the news. 'Ty was one of the most generous, happy and genuine people on this planet. He cared a lot about others,' he told the Courier Mail. 'He was a lot of people's great friend, but he was very passionate and proud about his family.' Mr Babbidge had four properties listed across Kholo in Brisbane, Seventeen Mile in the Lockyer Valley, Fernvale in Somerset, and Greenmount in Toowoomba. Queensland Police are treating the death as non-suspicious. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
News.com.au
15-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
See the hidden shortcuts to winning the apartment race
At 25 years old, pharmacist Amelia Wootten managed to secure an apartment of her own – but with an increasingly competitive market and rising prices, it took a little help to get one she could afford. Having moved back to Brisbane in 2024 after several years in Rockhampton, Ms Wootten said she was eager to find a home without the constant presence of housemates or family. But when she started to look for apartments, she found she was competing with too many people to find an affordable home in an area close to her job. 'There was a super original place in Nundah, and that had, I reckon, 40 or 50 people going through it,' she said. 'It felt very disheartening, I think, for a young buyer to be looking at how many people were going through and going, 'I'm just not going to get anything'.' Ms Wootten's search came as apartment price growth across Brisbane was found to vastly outpace that of houses, according to research from Nuestar and Hotspotting. The research found 76.3 per cent of apartments across the city were showing stronger growth than houses over the 12 months preceding June. 'I think that with the rate going down and everything, it got a little bit more competitive,' Ms Wootten said. 'I think there's a lot more people looking for apartments rather than houses.' 'A lot of the [Rockhampton] houses were priced at what apartments would be here … what you're getting for 500k is a lot more, but obviously it's living in a regional area.' Place New Farm agent Karen McBryde, who was able to find Ms Wootten a Stafford apartment off the plan, said she could see the gap between house and unit prices in the suburb 'already closing'. 'Amelia paid $500,000 for a one-bedroom unit,' she said. 'An entry level, very basic post-war house in the area is a minimum of about $900,000. So even just that comparison alone, it appears to me like a one-bedroom unit is fairly unaffordable still.' 'My biggest piece of advice would be to communicate with the agents that you're dealing with, so that you can find what options are available,' she said. 'When you make an inquiry, do include your phone and your email address in your inquiry. Make sure you're providing the agent the information to send you back any listings that they have.' Ms Wootten said communicating with agents and family, and getting the chance for private opportunities, was what finally allowed her to get the unit she dreamt of having. 'It's helpful having people around you that have done it, or that know what they're doing,' she said.
Sydney Morning Herald
09-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Buyers aren't mucking around': Cottage sets price record at lightning-fast auction
'They bought this one in 2013 and paid just $450,000. But now, with interest rates coming down, we can expect to see more of this energy. Buyers aren't mucking around.' Smith said most of the bidders were first and second-home buyers, with the house getting 125 inquiries and more than 40,000 digital views throughout the campaign. He added that the home's entry-level sweet spot and proximity to Stones Corner and its popular cafes made it a buyer magnet. The home was one of 145 scheduled auctions across Brisbane over the past week. By Saturday evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 42 per cent from 112 reported results, while 26 auctions were withdrawn. Over in Kenmore, a last-second bidding twist rewrote the end of an already-heated auction. The meticulously renovated home at 15 Rothesay Street sits on a 764-square-metre block and boasts dual living – attracting eight registered bidders, of which two were active. Bidding opened at $1.6 million with the two parties offering up $25,000 and then $5000 bids, until the auction paused at $1.9 million. It was then that selling agent Deron Wang, of Brisbane Real Estate, secured $1.92 million from the lead bidder on a 30-day settlement – which the vendors accepted. But just as the hammer was about to fall the underbidders swooped back in. 'They said: 'I'll give you $2 million if you give me a 120-day settlement',' Wang said. 'The owner immediately said yes, I mean, it was a no-brainer. Then the other bidder countered with a $1000 bid and the underbidder topped it again.' The home sold for $2,002,000. 'We didn't even see this kind of thing during COVID frenzy,' Wang said. 'The vendors were so stoked, they had agreed to $1.92 million and were ready to celebrate.' Wang said the winning buyer, an owner-occupier from Wishart, needed the longer settlement to sell their existing home. He added that most buyer interest for the home came from families in their 30s to 50s. In Kedron, a cheekily marketed home boasting 'dead quiet neighbours' due to its cemetery backdrop sold under the hammer for $2.2 million after a bidding duel between two buyers. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom residence at 5 Bloxsom Street sits on a 683-square-metre block and was newly built over the past eight months, featuring two levels, 5.6-metre ceilings, a pool and a luxe master suite. Selling agent Caleb Mayberry of Ray White said the vendor – a first-time developer – bought the block in 2014 and only last year decided to knock down the original home and build a bespoke family residence. 'I got to work closely with him on the design. He wanted to create something that ticked every box – and the feedback throughout the campaign was incredible,' Mayberry said. 'Buyers weren't put off at all by the cemetery. They instead viewed it as an opportunity to buy well as the location gave it that element of affordability. 'And it meant you had dead quiet neighbours.' Bidding kicked off at $1.5 million and moved quickly before the home sold bang on the reserve. Mayberry said the street was tightly held and popular with families due to its proximity to schools. AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver said Brisbane's property market was holding steady, with interest rate cuts adding fuel.
The Age
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
‘Buyers aren't mucking around': Cottage sets price record at lightning-fast auction
'They bought this one in 2013 and paid just $450,000. But now, with interest rates coming down, we can expect to see more of this energy. Buyers aren't mucking around.' Smith said most of the bidders were first and second-home buyers, with the house getting 125 inquiries and more than 40,000 digital views throughout the campaign. He added that the home's entry-level sweet spot and proximity to Stones Corner and its popular cafes made it a buyer magnet. The home was one of 145 scheduled auctions across Brisbane over the past week. By Saturday evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 42 per cent from 112 reported results, while 26 auctions were withdrawn. Over in Kenmore, a last-second bidding twist rewrote the end of an already-heated auction. The meticulously renovated home at 15 Rothesay Street sits on a 764-square-metre block and boasts dual living – attracting eight registered bidders, of which two were active. Bidding opened at $1.6 million with the two parties offering up $25,000 and then $5000 bids, until the auction paused at $1.9 million. It was then that selling agent Deron Wang, of Brisbane Real Estate, secured $1.92 million from the lead bidder on a 30-day settlement – which the vendors accepted. But just as the hammer was about to fall the underbidders swooped back in. 'They said: 'I'll give you $2 million if you give me a 120-day settlement',' Wang said. 'The owner immediately said yes, I mean, it was a no-brainer. Then the other bidder countered with a $1000 bid and the underbidder topped it again.' The home sold for $2,002,000. 'We didn't even see this kind of thing during COVID frenzy,' Wang said. 'The vendors were so stoked, they had agreed to $1.92 million and were ready to celebrate.' Wang said the winning buyer, an owner-occupier from Wishart, needed the longer settlement to sell their existing home. He added that most buyer interest for the home came from families in their 30s to 50s. In Kedron, a cheekily marketed home boasting 'dead quiet neighbours' due to its cemetery backdrop sold under the hammer for $2.2 million after a bidding duel between two buyers. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom residence at 5 Bloxsom Street sits on a 683-square-metre block and was newly built over the past eight months, featuring two levels, 5.6-metre ceilings, a pool and a luxe master suite. Selling agent Caleb Mayberry of Ray White said the vendor – a first-time developer – bought the block in 2014 and only last year decided to knock down the original home and build a bespoke family residence. 'I got to work closely with him on the design. He wanted to create something that ticked every box – and the feedback throughout the campaign was incredible,' Mayberry said. 'Buyers weren't put off at all by the cemetery. They instead viewed it as an opportunity to buy well as the location gave it that element of affordability. 'And it meant you had dead quiet neighbours.' Bidding kicked off at $1.5 million and moved quickly before the home sold bang on the reserve. Mayberry said the street was tightly held and popular with families due to its proximity to schools. AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver said Brisbane's property market was holding steady, with interest rate cuts adding fuel.
