A 25-year-old was outbid by $60,000 for a 116-year-old cottage; her handwritten letter convinced the owner to reject higher developer bids and sell it to her
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September 18, 2026
She wrote about her family ties to Malanda, her childhood nearby and her hopes of eventually raising children in the town she had always considered home. The personal appeal made an impression. In a property market where a higher offer can seem…