20 Years of Hot Property

Celebrating 20 years in business, 20 years in Toowoomba and 20 years of perfecting how we do what we do best, Hot Property has seen this region through the highs, lows and everything in between. Our history is rich in stories about our region in which we love so much. 

Our History

  • Leon Carlile opens Hot Property. Awarded 2002 Best New Business

  • Hot Property Group grows to 4 offices in Twmba City, Twmba West, Middle Ridge and Highfields

  • Hot Property - SOLD $3 billion worth of property + winner of the Best In Business Awaards

  • Hot Property Group moves closer into the CBD to capture the opportunity of growth + redevelopment of the city

  • Jacob Carlile buys into the business leading the Property Management division.

  • Growth & expansion. New team members, 500 new rentals and 2 new directors.

To celebrate our 20 years of business in the Toowoomba community we're going to highlighting some of the stories behind the 20 years.

Karen Carlile


First up we have Karen Carlile, Leon Carlile's (founder) wife. She tells of the business struggles, ethics and stories that have never been told before.

Ed Thomas


Ed Thomas, previous Sales agent, shares of his time at Hot Property in the early years.
Blue shirts, Highfields boom, expansion and whole lot of good times in real estate and business.

Desley Earnshaw


Desley Earnshaw - Desley talks of the changes she seen over the her past 5 years of working within the real estate industry in Toowoomba and the Hot Property business.

Kieran Mortimer


Kieran Mortimer - Keiran from Keiran Mortimer Pest Control, shares of his experience with Hot Property from the early days to the current business environment.

Damian Black


Damian Black - Leon speaks with Damian about the high and lows of the past 20 years! With an intereating insight into Damian's side hobby.