Garry and Malcolm Taylor caused about A$87,500 in loss to the property’s value : the home had been worth A$95,000 before they trashed it and later sold for A$7,500. They were also fined a combined A$21,000 for the damage case.

Quick Scoop

The damage was severe enough that the family home was left in ruins after the brothers used an excavator on it. Malcolm was fined A$11,000 and Garry A$10,000.

Damage estimate

  • Pre-damage value: A$95,000.
  • Sale price after destruction: A$7,500.
  • Estimated property-value loss: A$87,500.

Money paid in fines

  • Total fines: A$21,000.
  • Malcolm: A$11,000.
  • Garry: A$10,000.

Context

This was a family-feud case over their mother’s estate, and court coverage described the home as being badly trashed before it was sold. The figures above reflect the reported drop in property value and the court fines, not any broader legal costs or repairs.