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House prices surge up to 61 percent in Pyrenees towns as investors and Ballarat buyers push in
Jul 10, 2026

House prices surge up to 61 percent in Pyrenees towns as investors and Ballarat buyers push in

“If Ballarat is up, the surrounding regions are up. So many people are pushing up from Ballarat or even Melbourne who are priced out, but they can afford to buy in those smaller areas.”

Darcie Humphreys
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Replica Wild West town in Yandoit on the market
Jun 23, 2026

Replica Wild West town in Yandoit on the market

“Old iron wasn’t worth anything, so I thought I might as well build a couple little buildings and, before I knew it, I had a little town.”

Darcie Humphreys
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Rare Ballarat home on the market after 12-year restoration
Jun 22, 2026

Rare Ballarat home on the market after 12-year restoration

The famed architects only ever accepted three commissions to design a domestic property.

Darcie Humphreys
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Ararat house prices up 8% as out-of-town investors seek affordable homes
May 06, 2026

Ararat house prices up 8% as out-of-town investors seek affordable homes

“It’s really sought after. A home last week had 16 offers - only three were local. The rest were out-of-town buying the site unseen”.

Darcie Humphreys
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The Ballarat development that will house 40,000 people just got $8 million more expensive
Apr 08, 2026

The Ballarat development that will house 40,000 people just got $8 million more expensive

An unstable economy and complex infrastructure has driven up prices as the City of Ballarat plans ahead.

Darcie Humphreys
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What does $1 million buy in Daylesford?
Apr 07, 2026

What does $1 million buy in Daylesford?

Historical cottages, modern escapes and a lot of sweeping views.

Darcie Humphreys
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Ballarat’s cheapest suburbs are only getting less affordable for renters
Apr 02, 2026

Ballarat’s cheapest suburbs are only getting less affordable for renters

Wendouree and Sebastopol rent prices are on the up while household income is not.

Darcie Humphreys
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Ballarat house prices are up by 16% - what are you getting for your money?
Mar 18, 2026

Ballarat house prices are up by 16% - what are you getting for your money?

Interstate investment plays cat and mouse with the regional housing market.

Darcie Humphreys
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