Ron Bakir's Homecorp has sold more than 75 per cent of the apartments in its wellness-driven Florence Residences in Surfers Paradise following its first weekend release.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/florence-residences-24-monte-carlo-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">26-storey project on Monte Carlo Avenue</a>, which commenced construction earlier this year, has seen a flurry of buyers secure their slice of the Gold Coast's latest wellbeing-focused offering in one of the nation's most competitive property markets.

Since the pandemic, the Gold Coast's population has grown by more than 11 per cent, a rate approximately four times faster than Sydney's, driven largely by lifestyle changes and interstate migration. While buyer activity has moderated in some markets nationally, demand for newly built dwellings on the Gold Coast continues to gain momentum as purchasers increasingly prioritise lifestyle, amenity, wellbeing, liveability and long-term investment potential.

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Homecorp CEO Ron Bakir says buyers today are looking for more than just a home.

"What we are seeing is a shift in how people define value in property," Bakir says.

"What attracts residents to new developments is a desire for more than just a residence. They are looking for a place that complements their lifestyle, supports their wellbeing and reflects the way they want to live into the future.

"Lifestyle, longevity, proactive health, wellbeing, connection and a sense of community are increasingly shaping purchasing decisions, particularly on the Gold Coast, where these factors continue to be a major drawcard."

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Bakir says Homecorp is responding to this shift through an approach that places greater emphasis on design, amenity and experience working together to create places that feel considered, connected and enduring in value.

Inspired by Eastern European design, Florence Residences will comprise 120 apartments alongside a private residents-only wellness club featuring a resort-style rooftop pool, hot and cold plunge pools, a spa retreat, contemporary gymnasium, and a spacious yoga and Pilates studio.

The development will also feature a residents-only lounge with private dining facilities and a rooftop bar, premium outdoor entertaining areas, a hotel-style lobby lounge, generous bike parking, and pet-friendly amenities including a heated dog wash.

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A limited number of apartments remain available, with an exclusive collection of four-bedroom sub-penthouses set to be released in the coming months.

Florence is one of the latest additions to Homecorp's expanding multi-billion-dollar property portfolio, which also includes plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/homecorp-lodges-plans-for-260-million-moroccan-bathhouse-inspired-tower-in-budds-beach">$260 million development in Budds Beach</a> tailored to the growing wellness market.

A development application has been lodged for a 27-storey, 156-residence tower at 8–10 Acacia Avenue and 25–27 Oak Avenue, featuring a residents-only Moroccan spa-inspired sanctuary.

Apartments at Florence Residences are priced from $1,249,000, with construction expected to be completed by late 2027.

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Buyers rush to Homecorp's Florence Residences as Gold Coast wellness trend gains momentum

The NSW Government has expanded its $1 billion Pre-sale Finance Guarantee program, broadening access for affordable housing providers and smaller residential developments as it seeks to accelerate housing delivery across the state.

The Minns Government says the program has already helped bring forward more than 600 homes across Sydney and regional NSW since launching in September 2025, with similar models now adopted in South Australia and Western Australia.

The latest changes, announced by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, are designed to improve access to finance for projects that have planning approval but are struggling to secure funding.

Among the key changes is an expansion of support for community housing providers. The program will now support up to 100 per cent affordable housing projects valued at up to $30 million when delivered by not-for-profit providers, while support for larger affordable housing developments will increase for projects worth up to $80 million.

The government says the changes will help accelerate the delivery of housing for low-income workers, older people, people living with disability, and those at risk of homelessness, while reducing reliance on direct grants or subsidised loans to bridge funding gaps.

The eligibility criteria for smaller residential developments have also been broadened. The previous $5 million minimum project value threshold has been removed and replaced with a requirement that projects deliver at least four homes.

Support has also increased for projects delivering fewer than 20 homes, with the guarantee now able to cover up to 75 per cent of dwellings in a development, capped at $30 million per project.

The changes are expected to particularly benefit smaller-scale and regional developments, which often face greater challenges meeting pre-sale requirements imposed by lenders.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the scheme demonstrates how government can use its balance sheet to stimulate housing supply without relying solely on taxpayer-funded grants.

"The Pre-sale Finance Guarantee shows how this Government is using its balance sheet to reduce risk and unlock private investment, enabling new homes to move from design to construction faster," Mookhey said.

"This landmark reform allows us to deliver homes for working families at a lower cost to taxpayers, while also maintaining strong financial discipline."

Planning Minister Paul Scully said the program had already proven effective in bringing stalled projects to market.

"The Pre-sale Finance Guarantee has already proven it can unlock stalled projects and accelerate housing delivery by giving lenders the confidence they need to back good developments," Scully said.

"These changes will allow more affordable housing and smaller developments to access support so more homes can be built faster where communities need them most."

Housing Minister Rose Jackson said the expansion would help community housing providers overcome financing barriers that often delay projects.

"We know community housing providers are ready to build more homes, too often they're held back by barriers to finance," Jackson said.

"Expanding the Pre-sale Finance Guarantee helps remove those barriers so more affordable homes can get off the ground sooner."

The announcement was welcomed by the Property Council of Australia, which has long advocated for measures aimed at improving project feasibility and access to finance.

Property Council NSW Executive Director Katie Stevenson described the expansion as a practical intervention that addresses one of the most immediate constraints on housing delivery.

"This is exactly the kind of practical intervention we need right now, focused on getting projects out of the ground, not just approved," Stevenson said.

"It builds on a model the Property Council has worked closely with government to develop following calls for such a scheme ahead of last year's NSW Budget, so it's great to see it being expanded."

Stevenson said the reforms would help unlock projects that are ready to proceed but have been delayed by financing challenges. However, she noted that broader feasibility issues remain a significant barrier to increasing housing supply.

"The biggest challenge in NSW housing today is delivery. Too many projects have planning approval but are simply not financially viable to proceed under current settings," she said.

Speaking at the Property Council's NSW Housing Summit, Housing Minister Rose Jackson acknowledged that feasibility and financing pressures continue to constrain housing delivery, while reaffirming the government's commitment to work with industry on solutions.

Stevenson said the government's recognition of those challenges was encouraging ahead of next week's state budget.

"It's positive to see the government clearly recognising that feasibility pressures are now a binding constraint on supply," she said.

"With the Budget just days away, the focus must be on backing delivery, making sure projects stack up, finance can flow, and more homes can move from approval to construction."

The expanded Pre-sale Finance Guarantee forms part of the NSW Government's broader housing agenda, which also includes planning reforms, the NSW Housing Pattern Book, and a series of rezonings intended to increase housing capacity across the state.

NSW expands Pre-sale Finance Guarantee to unlock more affordable and regional housing

Design-led developer-builder Lowe Living has unveiled its latest residential development, Jardin House, marking its first foray into Melbourne's blue-chip City of Boroondara.

Located a short walk from Camberwell Junction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House</a> has been designed to appeal to affluent local downsizers and established families seeking a low-maintenance alternative to the large homes that have long defined Camberwell and surrounding suburbs.

The project will comprise a collection of two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 92 sqm to 280 sqm, alongside a limited number of penthouse residences featuring rooftop terraces spanning more than 100 sqm, with optional private pools.

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Lowe Living Co-Founder and Managing Director Tim Lowe said Camberwell represented a natural next step for the developer as it expands into some of Melbourne's most tightly held residential markets.

"Jardin House is an important project for our team as it marks the next evolution of our portfolio into different well-established blue-chip pockets of Melbourne," Lowe said.

"Camberwell, with its incredible walkability, family-led neighbourhood feel and superb access to education and transport, makes it a natural choice for us."

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Designed by Tristan Wong Architects, with interiors by Hecker Guthrie and landscaping by Acre, the development takes inspiration from the Art Deco architecture that remains a defining feature of many of Camberwell's established streets.

A curved facade, arched openings, textured brickwork and sculpted forms reference the suburb's architectural heritage, while extensive landscaping softens the building's presence and creates a strong connection to the surrounding tree-lined streetscape.

The project will be set behind a secure gated entrance, with residents arriving through landscaped gardens designed to create a transition between the public realm and private residences.

Inside, the residences feature natural stone and timber finishes, full-height glazing, Miele appliances and generous open-plan living areas designed for long-term owner occupation.

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While the apartments themselves have been designed to attract discerning owner-occupiers, it is the amenity offering that sets Jardin House apart from many other boutique projects currently launching across Melbourne.

The centrepiece is a 350 sqm private bathhouse curated in partnership with Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse founder Lyndall Mitchell.

The wellness precinct includes mineral pools, hydrotherapy experiences, a Himalayan salt room, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pools and dedicated relaxation spaces, creating what Lowe Living describes as a private wellness retreat exclusively for residents.

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The collaboration follows Lowe Living's recent partnership with Aurora at Maison Savoy in Brighton, although Jardin House is the first project to incorporate both indoor and outdoor wellness experiences.

Emma Lowe, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lowe Living, said wellness was becoming an increasingly important consideration for apartment buyers.

"Collaborating with Lyndall Mitchell from Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse for a second time is an intentional nod to creating residences that are more than just homes, but a way to enrich the lives of our residents through wellness and longevity," Lowe said.

The amenity offering is complemented by a Technogym fitness studio, residents' lounge, private dining spaces and concierge services.

The launch comes as developers increasingly target Melbourne's established eastern suburbs, where rising land values, ageing housing stock and growing downsizer demand are creating opportunities for boutique apartment projects.

Lowe said the company expects significant generational wealth transfer across suburbs such as Camberwell in coming years, creating further demand for luxury apartment living.

"Camberwell is a blue-chip suburb where homes regularly transact for multiple millions of dollars," he said.

"The generational change of wealth in these locations expected in the coming years is significant, so we see an opportunity to create exclusive residences that appeal to older families and downsizers in order to meet this demand."

Apartments at Jardin house start from $1,195,000. The project forms part of Lowe Living's near-$1 billion portfolio of new developments across Melbourne.

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Lowe Living launches Jardin House in Camberwell

As <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a> continues its transition from a commercial centre into a more layered residential and lifestyle precinct, a new generation of apartment developments is reshaping expectations around scale, amenity, and long-term liveability.

Improved transport connections through the Victoria Cross Metro, continued investment in dining and public spaces, and a constrained supply of new luxury apartments have sharpened demand for homes that combine proximity to the CBD with the privacy and outlook traditionally associated with harbourside houses.

At 177 Walker Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aland">ALAND</a>’s new apartment development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-north-sydney-177-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a> enters the market with a distinctly residential approach to high-rise living. The 30-level tower will deliver 161 residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to sub-penthouses and a full-floor penthouse, all oriented to capture uninterrupted views across Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and out toward the Pacific Ocean.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, the project takes advantage of the site’s natural topography and elevated position above the harbour. Rather than relying on density alone, the architecture focuses on outlook, orientation, and spatial flow, with every apartment occupying a corner position to maximise natural light and cross ventilation.

Rothelowman says the site itself shaped much of the architectural response.

“The site has a long history in terms of its inevitable transformation and when we came in, we took inspiration from the idea of reestablishing a sense of the site’s natural terrain and fall. Our scheme aims to integrate with the terrain and the landscape, using the undulating site to slowly reveal glimpses and views of the harbour. The rotation of the tower off grid means every apartment has a view and is naturally cross ventilated. The building's colour palette is quintessentially Sydney, with bronze and sandstone and a luminescent green colour in the glass, making it very earthy and grounded in its location.”

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Inside the residences, the emphasis moves toward larger-format living typically associated with standalone homes. Kitchens sit at the centre of the apartments, connecting directly to open-plan dining and living areas before extending outward into expansive winter gardens and balconies. Calacatta marble, bespoke joinery, integrated appliances, and custom metal detailing are used throughout, while three distinct interior palettes, Terrace, Opera, and Harbour, allow buyers to personalise the spaces without compromising the architectural consistency of the project.

The larger residences place particular attention on separation between entertaining and private zones. In many apartments, master suites occupy the outer corners of the floorplates, allowing bedrooms to benefit from floor-to-ceiling glazing and harbour outlooks independent of the living spaces. Dressing rooms and ensuites continue the material palette through fluted detailing, freestanding baths, and layered stone finishes.

Rothelowman says the design intent centred on creating homes that feel enduring rather than transient.

“Our philosophy is all about the way people live in these spaces, and we wanted to create homes that reflect the quality of life in this unique Sydney location. The apartments showcase expansive living spaces that are generous, sophisticated, and bold, with the ability to connect with views throughout each apartment.”

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A separate four-storey amenity building known as The Pavilion expands the residential offering beyond the apartments themselves. Positioned alongside the tower, the building consolidates wellness, recreation, and social spaces into a dedicated resident retreat. Facilities include a 20-metre rooftop pool and sundeck, sauna, spa, ice bath, wellness studio, gymnasium, concierge service, wine cellar, residents’ lounge, private dining spaces, and dedicated co-working areas with meeting rooms and boardroom facilities.

The amenity mix reflects the buyer profile emerging in North Sydney, where owner-occupiers and downsizers are increasingly prioritising convenience, apartment scale, and long-term usability over purely investment-driven decisions.

The Walden also represents a significant milestone for ALAND, marking the company’s first major move into Sydney’s inner-city luxury apartment market after more than two decades delivering large-scale residential communities across Greater Sydney. Founder Andrew Hrsto says the Walker Street site stood apart because of both its positioning and its rarity.

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“As a company, we had been searching for a site in one of Sydney’s blue-chip locations, spanning the Eastern Suburbs, the Sydney CBD and the North Shore, and when we had the opportunity to purchase this site, we immediately recognised that it could be something iconic.”

At launch, The Walden recorded more than $103 million in sales, with buyers drawn to the project’s harbour positioning, apartment scale, and proximity to the Metro, which now connects North Sydney to Barangaroo in three minutes and Martin Place in five.

ALAND has commenced construction, and is expecting a completion date in 2028.

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The ACT will become the first jurisdiction in Australia to abolish stamp duty for all first home buyers, with no income caps and no property price thresholds from 1 July.

The move, announced as part of the ACT Budget, completes a key election commitment from the Barr Government and removes what Chief Minister Andrew Barr described as one of the biggest barriers to entering the housing market. The reform forms part of the ACT's long-running transition away from transaction taxes and towards a broader-based property tax system.

"This budget marks a major milestone in our long-term tax reform program," Barr said, adding that the government had maintained a sustained focus on removing barriers to home ownership. He said stamp duty had long been one of the largest upfront hurdles facing buyers and that from July, "that barrier is gone" for first home buyers in the Territory.

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The changes come alongside a range of measures designed to encourage new housing supply, including support for the delivery of so-called "missing middle" housing such as terraces, townhouses and low-rise multi-unit developments.

The announcement has renewed debate around whether the ACT's approach could provide a blueprint for improving housing affordability nationally.

New research from OurTop10.com.au, conducted by Primara Research, suggests the Territory's decade-long reform agenda has produced outcomes unmatched elsewhere in Australia.

While stamp duty costs have increased by an average 67 per cent nationally over the past decade, the ACT has recorded growth of just 15 per cent, the lowest increase of any jurisdiction.

The Territory has also emerged as one of the strongest performers on housing delivery. Based on population-weighted housing targets, the ACT is sitting less than one per cent behind its target. Victoria is the next closest at seven per cent behind, while the national average sits 25 per cent below target. New South Wales is tracking 39 per cent behind.

The latest reform removes one of the final barriers facing first home buyers in Canberra.

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The average Australian home buyer currently pays $61,714 in stamp duty. In the ACT, that figure is $38,399 despite the Territory having the third-highest median house price in the country.

Until now, the ACT's first home buyer concession scheme only applied to purchases up to $1.02 million, around $51,000 below Canberra's median house price of $1.071 million. In practical terms, many first home buyers were unable to access the median-priced home without losing the concession.

From July, those restrictions disappear.

Every first home buyer in the ACT will pay no stamp duty, regardless of income or purchase price.

Canberra remains one of Australia's most expensive housing markets, with dwelling values increasing 82 per cent over the past decade. However, that growth ranks only 11th among Australia's 15 major housing markets, suggesting affordability pressures have been less severe than in many other parts of the country.

Simon Ma, CEO of OurTop10.com.au, said the latest reforms recognise that many first home buyers have simply outgrown thresholds set years ago.

"Many first home buyers aren't just looking for a way onto the ladder, they want a home their family can actually live in," Ma said.

"In a market where the median house price is over a million dollars, a concession scheme that cuts out at $1.02 million was never going to get them there.

"Removing the ceiling entirely means ACT first home buyers can now pursue the home they actually want, rather than limiting themselves to a price point designed for a very different market."

Whether other states follow remains to be seen. But at a time when most jurisdictions are struggling to improve affordability while also increasing housing supply, the ACT has quietly become the national test case for both.

15% stamp duty growth. Just 1% off the national housing target. Zero stamp duty for FHBs. Is the ACT the blueprint for the great Australian dream?

ACT abolishes stamp duty for first home buyers

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Having been appointed CEO of both the Melbourne and Sydney operations, Clemenger BBDO top dog Nick Garrett has bought a duplex Tamarama penthouse.
The London-born Garrett, hailed as one of the world's most respected creative leaders, has paid $3.25 million for the apartment.
Spanning the top two levels of a 1950s block, the 200 square metre apartment has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate study.
The sale through The Agency's Bethwyn Richards and Monica Smit comes with a 40 square metre studio with separate entrance. 
Garrett was named CEO of Clemenger BBDO Melbourne in 2015 and then took on board the responsibility of the Sydney operation.
His Melbourne address is a $2.06 million home in South Yarra.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian. 
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Marketing executive Nick Garrett buys Tamarama penthouse

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Phil and Gianna Di Bella, the entrepreneurs behind the Di Bella coffee empire, have sold their redundant New Farm home having bought nearby.
The couple had been seeking $5 million plus for the sleek architecturally designed NAM Concept home.
They paid $1.3 million before the build in 2009.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-new+farm-126820462" target="_blank">The 630 square metre home </a>on Turner Avenue has four bedrooms, a master suite with cinema room, 2000 bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar and a gym.
Ray White New Farm sold the home.
The Di Bella's recently spent $6.5 million on a Monster Ideas Architects designed home off-market through agent Matt Lancashire.
They also recently sold their Surfers Paradise apartment.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.
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Di Bella coffee empire entrepreneurs sell redundant New Farm home

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Company director Lyndon Galvin and his wife, occupational therapist Danika, have listed their Albert Park home.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-albert+park-128082682" target="_blank">Tandem Architects-designed residence</a> is set behind the original 1891 Victorian façade.
It is is a contemporary home comprising four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living spaces which has been listed with $2.95 million to $3.2 million hopes.
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There are two courtyards designed by Eckersley Garden Architecture.
Justin Holod of Marshall White Bayside has scheduled a May 5 auction.
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Busy writing and working in LA, screenwriting couple Trent O'Donnell and Sarah Scheller are selling their redundant Newtown home, having favoured the Eastern suburbs when they return.
O'Donnell, who co-runs production company Jungle Entertainment, is credited as co-writing and directing the award-winning comedy Review with Myles Barlow.
The couple are currently in the USA, where they're hit Stan Australia series No Activity is being remade in to a US version.
Hollywood heavyweights Will Ferrell, J.K Simmons and Jesse Plemons are among the stars.
The two level Newtown home last traded for $1.15 million in 2009.
The creative duo have since extended the three bedroom property, adding a stone topped gas kitchen, a dining area and a study nook at the rear of the 190 square metre Oxford Street parcel.
The traditional charms of timber floors, high ceilings and an original staircase still remain.
Raine &amp; Horne Newtown agents Michael Harris and Matthew Dunkerley <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-newtown-128148342" target="_blank">have set a May 12 auction</a>.
O'Donnell directed, produced and written ABC's The Chasers War on Everything, Laid, A Moody Christmas and The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting.
Scheller, who also is accredited with The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting, started her career in PR and fashion journalism. 
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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The 2GB rugby league Continuous Call Team member Mark "Piggy" Riddell, surprised his radio colleagues with a mid-week social media posting suggesting he's off to the South Coast.
But he's not leaving the team, telling them he won't mind the estimated 90 minute trip from Shellharbour.
He currently lives with wife, Karli, at Silverdale, which is 70 kilometres west of the station's Pyrmont headquarters.
Riddell has told his collgeaues he doesn't get attached to homes, hence the pending listing of his recently completed Wollindilly-district home.
His boss Ray Hadley queried the decision of the Bankstown-born battler. Hadley briefly put his home at Dural on the market in 2015, but them decided to stay put at the home of 22years.
Riddell, the goal-kicking hooker retired in 2011 at the Sydney Roosters.
He played for Wigan in 2009 where he won the 2010 Super League Grand Final with them.
Shellharbor's median house price for a four bedroom home is $902,000, according to CoreLogic, with the one pinpointed as Riddell's acquisition listed at a tad higher.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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Former Stockland boss Matthew Quinn and wife Julie have scored quick buyers for their Berry weekender, with intentions of upgrading in the NSW South Coast town.
The Berry property, once known as Gladys, spent just 22 days on the market, well down on the town's 86 average.
The Quinn's paid $710,000 for the 1880s country weatherboard.
It has since been restored the heritage home.
The four bedroom quintessential cottage sits in 1070 square metres of gardens.
Carrie Bond at South Coast Properties agent secured the quick sale, though without revealing its sale price.
She described the home as one of the historic village's finest residences, having once accomodated Australian nun Mary McKillop.
Up in Sydney the couple's renovated two bedroom Kirribilli home has been quickly sold too, fetching $3.45 million, just over a year after they paid $2.6 million.
McGrath Neutral Bay agents Nigel Mukhi sold the home.
Quinn was managing director of Stockland for 13 years and is currently a non-executive director of Regis Aged Care, CSR Limited and Landcom, and chairman of Class Limited and Carbonxt Group Limited.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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Former Stockland boss scores quick Berry sale

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Award-winning artist Nigel Sense and his wife, the designer, Monica Lawrie have listed their Marrickville warehouse conversion. 
They've completely renovated and extended the property since paying $380,000 in 2010.
The old store front is now Sense's studio.
It has a $1.15 million guide through McGrath inner west agent Adrian Tsavalas, who sold the property eight years ago. He's set an April 28 auction.
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/%20https:/www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-marrickville-127960882" target="_blank">Marketed as a residential and commercial property</a>, the two level residence has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a rear entertaining terrace.
Sense, a graduate from the University of Wollongong, is a neo-expressionist artist and has had his work featured in a number of group exhibitions throughout Australia and Sri Lanka.
He draws inspiration from the American abstract expressionists and pop artists of the 1960s.
One of his most popular exhibition's, Art is Lettuce, features a painting of Olympic swim legend Ian Thorpe titled 'Used to like Thorpey but now like beer'.
Lawrie is the art director at Bench Creative in Newtown.
Thus article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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Design and technology entrepreneur David Trewern, who founded digital agency DT, is selling on the Mornington Peninsula.
The now Byron Bay-based innovator has listed his Portsea golf course estate.
Bordering the Sorrento Golf Club on a tightly held cul-de-sac, the four bedroom, five bathroom residence offers all the hallmarks of a classic 1980s Portsea beach house, according to Peninsula Sotheby's listing agent Rob Curtain.
Recently renovated, the property features a wrap-around deck which overlooks the heated swimming pool, tennis court and 18th fairway.
Trewern and wife Bethwyn paid $3.9 million for Moondarah at Byron Bay in 2015 when it was marketed as arguably Byron Bay’s most classic beach house with direct frontage to Belongil Beach.
Trewern recently founded Fliteboard, an electric watersports company.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.
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Entrepreneur David Trewern lists Portsea estate

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The long-time Bellevue Hill home of the late Australian film animator Yoram Gross AM is being sold. Mark Goldman at Sotheby's has the May 14 auction listing.
Gross made 16 animated features and a dozen television series, bringing to life characters including Dot and the Kangaroo and Blinky Bill.
The Cranbrook Road property was bought by the Polish-born producer in 1999.
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He paid $2.91 million when buying from then Westpac chief, David Morgan, and wife Ros Kelly through Walter Antonelli and Bart Doff. 
Yoram and his wife, Sandra set up their first film studio in Israel in 1962, and later founded Yoram Gross Film Studios in Paddington after migrating to Australia in 1968.
In 1977 they secured international acclaim with the animated film, Dot and the Kangaroo, only the second animated feature ever made in Australia.
Gross established an unenviable worldwide reputation for the adaptation of children's characters from books to animation.
In 1992 he diversified into making animated series for television, with the popular Blinky Bill.
The studio also did laminated versions of Skippy and Flipper.
He released his autobiography My Animated Life in 2011.
His family lived under the Nazi regime in Poland. According to his studio bio, his family “was on Oskar Schindler’s list, but chose to make their own risky escape, moving hiding places 72 times”.
Surrounded by gardens on its 955 square metre parcel,<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bellevue+hill-127849354" target="_blank"> the Georgian family home</a> spans two stately levels with lift access.
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It features a timber-panelled home office and grand formal living and dining rooms.
Outside there's a garden studio, heated pool and a garage, converted in to a pool house. 
Sydney Sotheby's agents Mark and Barry Goldman are marketing the home.
Cranbrook Road house sales have ranged between $3.25 million and $28 million over the past five years. Bellevue Hill's median house price sits at $5.45 million according to CoreLogic.
Gross, who passed away in 2015 aged 88, also had property at Wentworth Falls.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.  
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Bellevue Hill home of late animation legend Yoram Gross listed

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Book publisher Niki Zubrzycki's cute cottage in Watsons Bay has been snappily sold.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-watsons+bay-127855946" target="_blank">home on 239 square metres</a> came with a $4.6 million to $5 million price guide. 
It was best known as the longtime home of the artist John Olsen, who lived in the former harbourmaster's house while painting his first commissioned piece, Five Bells.
Olsen lived with his wife Valerie, and children, Tim and Louise, at the Cliff Street cottage in the 1960s and 1970s.
It last sold at $340,000 in 1987 when bought by Niki Zubrzycki and her husband John, author of the fascinating history The Last Nizam: An Indian Prince In The Australian Outback.
In 2008 designer John Normyle was commissioned to create its open-plan living spaces.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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