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 Walden pairs house-scale living with North Sydney connectivity

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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The collection of Sydney businessman John Schaeffer will be offered in Sydney on April 29.
The paintings by Frederic Leighton, Lawrence Alma-Tadema and Edward John Poynter cover the walls of his recently acquired Bellevue Hill mansion, Bonnington (above).
 A highlight will be an Edward John Poynter oil painting from 1887 in spectacular neoclassical gilt frame.
Depicting female models in a classical setting, 'A Corner of a Marketplace', is the potential best-seller of the sale at $450,000 to 650,000 (below).
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A 2 metre marble sculpture of Orpheus by William Wetmore Story that stands in Schaeffer’s front yard is also among the 56 lots that Schaeffer has decided to sell.
He built and re‐built a collection of predominantly high Victoria art over many decades, after a visit to the exhibition The Pre‐Raphaelites at the Tate Gallery in 1984 that represented what he called “a defining and life‐altering moment.”
A sale of his earlier collection was held in London in the early 2004 attracting attention from UK collectors Andrew Lloyd Webber and Isabel Goldsmith.
This month’s offering come with an estimate of $3.3 million to $4.4 million.
John Schaeffer was born in Amsterdam and migrated to Australia in the 1950s, later buying a contract cleaning company that became one of the top companies in Australia.
Last month he sold a Dover Heights house for $9 million.
He told The Australian he has a new obsession involving plans for the Tudor-style Bonnington.
In 2016 he bought a collection of 120 classical sculpture and architectural details from English collector Peter Hone that are yet to be unpacked from a container.
Inspired by Sir John Soane’s Museum in London,Schaeffer wants to build a conservatory in the garden at Bonnington to house his new collection.
 
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Wallabies star Nick Phipps and Macquarie banker partner Ebony Bamford have taken to the Queens Park market.
The couple, who bought their first home together in the parkside suburb last year, have bought another. It's the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-queens+park-127342038" target="_blank">terrace next door.</a>
There are no plans for a compound. It will become an investment as they see the area offering great growth over the next few years.
They've paid $1.7 million for the Victorian terrace which has been promptly leased at $1,100 a week, reflecting a rental yield just over 3%.
Built in the 1910s, the home with modern updates has two bedrooms, a study and a leafy courtyard garden.
Belle Property agent Edward Brown sold the home.
Phipps and Bamford last year spent $2,105,000 on the adjoining 1890s Victorian terrace on the tightly held parkside avenue.
Bigger in size, the home has three bedrooms - two of which come with a balcony - and a study.
Phipps still holds on to a two bedroom investment unit in Cremorne that cost $590,000 in 2012.
Phipps began his career at the Melbourne Rebels in 2010 where he was mentored by former Wallaby halfback Sam Cordingley.
He moved to Sydney to play for the Waratahs in 2014, the same year he played every Test for the Wallabies.   
Phipps has been out for most of the season with a continual calf problem.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph. 
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The philanthropic Kiwi businessman Sir Owen Glenn is seeking $13 million for his Double Bay apartment.
He's the former part owner of the New Zealand Warriors NRL side, owning a stake in the side from 2000 until 2015 when he sold his 50% stake to Eric Watson.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-double+bay-128091162%20" target="_blank">The Gladswood Gardens apartment</a>, more house-size according to Laing + Simmons listing agents Bart Doff and Sally Hampshire, sits in a triplex harbour front block.
Glenn's $9 million purchase back in 2010 was the last sale in the complex that has its own swimming pool and spa.
Stockbroker John Bowie Wilson and wife Sally bought just a few months earlier, paying $5.8 million for their slice of the ultra-tightly held building.
The other apartment in the block has been owned by AdNews founder David Yaffa since 2001. He paid $3.63 million.
Glenn's two level waterfront apartment comprises 520 square metres of indoor and outdoor living.
It has three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a separate study and comes complete with bespoke interiors by architect Nick Tobias and designer Alexandra Kidd.
The living and dining area opens to a waterfront terrace and lawn which look out over Double Bay Beach and the Double Bay marina.
Doff and Hampshire have set a May 8 auction. 
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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Rocker Suze DeMarchi, who fronts the popular band Baby Animals, has yet to sell her Coogee house after its weekend auction.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-coogee-127839410" target="_blank">home, which had a guide of $2.1 million</a>, was passed in on a $2.18 million vendor bid through The Agency's Bethwyn Richards and Monica Smit.
The Perth born musician bought the home for $1,265,000 in 2011 when returning from the US when set to relocate with her then partner, Aerosmith guitarist Nuno Bettencourt.
Bettencourt's ongoing tour commitments meant the plan never materialized and the two split.
The two level home at the south end of Coogee Beach has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living area on each level.
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DeMarchi has renovated the home extensively during her seven year ownership. DeMarchi began her career as a solo singer in the 1980s having moved to London.
She signed to EMI and released three singles as a pop star before returning to Australia to form Baby Animals with fellow WA musicians in 1989.
After creating two albums, which were first then second in the Australia album charts, the group split up in 1994.
The Baby Animals re-formed in 2007.
They have toured regularly since.
This article featured in the Sunday Telegraph. 
  
 
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Rocker Suze DeMarchi's Coogee home gets passed in

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Northern Beaches power couple Andrew and Pip Goldsmith, who late last year emerged as the buyers of the Patonga Beach Hotel, have listed their Palm Beach home.
The creative duo have been running The Boathouse on the same road. They're also behind a number of Boat House venues at Shelly Beach and Balmoral, as well as Moby Dicks Whale Beach. 
They paid $2,625,000 for the classic 1950s beach house in 2015, but didn't settle until late 2016. 
Complete with a recent face lift, the main home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. A guest studio with its own bathroom sits adjacent to the main house.
It sits on a 780 square metre Norma Road parcel and is set in gardens professionally designed with evergreen shrubs, natural rock formations and dry stone walls.
The open plan living and dining area looks over the whole of Whale Beach from its ridgeline position.
LJ Hooker Palm Beach agent Peter Robinson has May 2 auction.
It's not expected the couple are moving far, as it was only last year that Pip's father, former Australian trade minister Andrew Robb and wife Maureen, bought across the road to be closer to their grandchildren.
They spent $3,735,000 on Indigo, the luxury hilltop trophy, well before its scheduled auction.
Their home was marketed as having one of the best northly views in Palm Beach.
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Power couple Andrew and Pip Goldsmith list in Palm Beach

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Philanthropist Kevin Chatfield and wife Vicki have emerged as the buyers of entrepreneur Ron Bakir's record breaking Surfers Paradise penthouse.
The couple paid $9.5 million for the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-qld-surfers+paradise-124032282" target="_blank">Ferny Avenue spread atop the Chevron Renaissance building</a> earlier this year.
The sale, which took 435 days, topped the previous penthouse high of $9.2 million, set six years ago when Melbourne builder Peter Devitt bought in Main Beach’s Liberty Panorama tower.
Bakir turned the apartment from an empty shell of an office in to a four bedroom apartment, having paid $1.2 million in 2014 for the ex-Raptis offices.
The apartment features a 12 seat rooftop teppanyaki grill, eight drop-down TV set and parking space for 21 cars.
Michael Kollosche at Kollosche Prestige sold the apartment.
Kevin Chatfield founded AV Technology, an audiovisual integration company.
Kevin and Vicki own a nearby Surfers home on the the pricey riverfront Admiralty Drive that cost them $4.8 million in 2011.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.
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Noni Calleija, wife of jeweller to the stars John Calleija, has sold their Holywell penthouse on Queensland's Gold Coast.
It's been bought by Melbourne-based Paul Wheelton and wife Heather.
Wheelton paid $2,125,000 for the 350 square metre, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/unit-4602-323-bayview-st-hollywell-qld-4216" target="_blank">north-east facing penthouse</a> in the Stockland-built Allisee block.
The three bedroom, single level unit came with its own marina berth. 
It was sold by Alister Billingsley at Prestige Property Agents.
Calleija paid $2,085,000 for the apartment in 2016 when buying from architect Andrew Simpson and his wife, interior designer Denise Simpson.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian. 
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Jeweller John Calleija sells Holywell penthouse

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The Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh is again seeking tenants for her pricey Double Bay investment apartment.
It's being marketed as <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-double+bay-423471818" target="_blank">one of Double Bay's finest apartments</a> by LJ Hooker agent Sarah Moloney.
She is advertising it at a slightly reduced $2,650 a week asking rent as it was up for lease this time last year at $2,700 a week.
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The apartment in the Kann Finch-designed Bay Street complex cost Marsh $3.5 million in 2015.
Spanning nearly 300 sqm, the apartment has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms are ensuited and open up to balconies.
There's a combined formal lounge and dining area, as well as a separate family room and a full width terrace.
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The apartment had been her base during the filming of the first series of RHOS. 
The second series is on the horizon with filming beginning a few months ago, and Marsh is expected to be on screen with a near whole new cast. 
Marsh calls Dover Heights home, although she tried to sell the opulent property without luck last year after thinking of making a move to Vaucluse.
The formal Queensland model wanted $8 million for the six bedroom entertainer designed by architects Mackenzie Pronk. It came with interiors from Make Creative's Antonia Pesenti.
Neil Mackenzie and Heidi Pronk designed the home in 2009.
The four level home features a gym, cinema, heated plunge pool and a rooftop terrace. 
<div data-device-type="web" data-ad-size="4x4">Marsh - who moved from Brisbane at 18 - bought the building block for $1,975,000 in 2003 with her property developer husband, John.</div>
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<div data-device-type="web" data-ad-size="4x4">It is now home for their three children and two toy poodles, Bondi and Bronte.</div>
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph. 
 
 
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 Real Housewife Krissy Marsh seeking new tenant for Double Bay investment 

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A chic beach house with postcard views over Pittwater has been bought by Grant Samuel Funds Management executive chairman Andrew McKinnon and wife, Alyssum.
Michael King at LJ Hooker Palm Beach, who described the three bedroom home as Palm Beach perfection, was seeking offers of around $5 million. Its fetched $4.6 million when sold recently by Nic and Leigh Pongrass.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-palm+beach-126453150" target="_blank">The 1940s waterfront home </a>sits on Thyra Road, an exclusive strip of just 10 homes on the sand. Only three homes have sold in the last decade. 
It last traded for $4.278 million in 2005 after an impressive renovation that featured in Belle Magazine when sold by former finance executive John Mills and Greg Clark.
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The latest design, strongly influenced by Burley Katon Halliday, sees white beamed ceilings contrast with sandstone feature walls. 
The sale comes with approval for a new garage and self-contained studio. 
 This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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Macquarie Group chief economist Ric Deverell has spent $6.35 million in Bronte.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-bronte-126189278" target="_blank">grand family home </a>dates back to the 1930s. It has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a saltwwater pool.
The home was offered for the first time in 20 years.
Deverell was previous a managing director at Credit Suisse before joining Macquarie late last year. He once worked as the Reserve Bank of Australia and also in Treasury during the 1990s, where he was head of the Asian section during the Asia crisis.
He got his economics degree at the University of Tasmania.
Built on a 570 square metre holding, the freestanding home has views over Bronte to North Bondi and also to Coogee from the upper level deck.
Last month Deverell indicated the bank expected the RBA to remain on hold until early 2019.
While the economy was improving, the unemployment rate remained too high, and wages and price inflation too low for the 25 basis points of rate hikes they had pencilled in for August and November this year.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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