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.

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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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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?

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The Gold-Logie winning television presenter Carrie Bickmore is the latest star to buy at Byron Bay.
The Melbourne based Project panelist has secured a charming $3 million holiday home. 
The home in the sought old town district was a flip after its renovation having fetched $1.55 million two years ago.
The property has been bringing in $1,000 a night as a holiday let, with its peak season costing $10,000 a week. 
It was described as the ultimate holiday pad.
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Bickmore was no doubt checking out properties when she was up there over the Christmas break with her partner Chris Walker and their three year old daughter Evie.
They spent plenty of time at the beach. Bickmore shared two pictures with Evie at the water.
'Love watching the kids play at the beach,' she captioned the photo, suggesting they 'never get bored' at the 'best playground ever'.
The purchase is just a short walk to Clarkes Beach.
Set on 935 sqm, the renovated four bedroom 1920s original cottage retains its heritage features.
It is set in lush gardens complete with an outdoor bath and copper shower. There's also a bridge, waterfall, boat, swing, veggie patch, exotic feature plants and a garden studio cottage.
Festoon light illuminate the large back deck kitted out with a fire pit. It has been described as "your own secret garden in the heart of Byron Bay."
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The quintessential Byron property was sold fully furnished by First National Byron Bay agents Tara Torkkola and Su Reynolds.
It spent 110 days on the market with the most recent price guide $2.8 million to $3 million.
There were initial $3.3 million hopes.
It has been bought through her investment company which is co-directed by her father, Brian, one of the founding members of Austereo.
Bickmore was born in Adelaide to Brian and Jennie who relocated the family to Perth when she was young.
Bickmore moved to Melbourne in 2001 having been a regular newsreader in Perth.
She joined Nova 100 in Melbourne and a year later became the co-host of the drive show with Andy Ross.
Byron has been a hot bed for recent celebrity activity, with even the world's biggest stars seeking to gain a slice of the remote paradise.
There are whispers Hollywood A-lister and Gold Coast girl Margot Robbie has bought an eco-friendly home near the beach, while Matt Damon and his family has rented the Broken Head property next door to good mate Chris Hemsworth.
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The matrimonial home of Vanuatu-based Today show weatherman Steve Jacobs and estranged wife Rose has sold before this weekend's scheduled auction.
It fetched $4,612,000.
The former couple, whose split emerged in the Sunday Telegraph just a few weeks ago, were seeking between $4 million and $4.4 million.
Steve and Rose had been together for 11 years before Sydney Confidential confirmed last month they had gone their separate ways.
In happier times the two news readers paid $2.55 million for the home after trading up from their former Coogee property, the one they bought upon leaving Melbourne in 2008.
<div>Initially they bought a three-bedroom home but upgraded in 2011, paying $2.55 million.</div>
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<div>Upon their move to the Vanuatu in 2016 with their two daughter Isabella and Francesca, the Coogee home became a $3500-a-week rental.</div>
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<div>The<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-coogee-127872698" target="_blank"> contemporary three-level home</a> at the southern end of the beach has four bedrooms as well as a separate studio room above the garage. </div>
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<div>The master retreat spans the whole top floor and comes with an ensuite, dressing room and terrace with views of the ocean.</div>
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<div>Ballard Property Group Double Bay agents James Ball and Shane Scicluna secured the sale.</div>
There's no sign of Jacobs returning anytime soon, with the parents focus now solely on their children.
Jacobs recently took the girls out on a fishing trip in the crystal blue waters.
Accompany an Instagram photo of a fishing boat, Jacobs wrote "We are off to explore a private island to look for coconut crabs. Kids are so excited."<a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/thetodayshow/"> </a>
<div>Jacobs managed to renegotiate his work schedule to become a part-time member of the Today Show. It's just a three hour flight between Sydney and the South Pacific Island.</div>
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Today show weatherman Steve Jacobs sells in Coogee

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The last of Manly’s original waterfront beach shacks sold last week for $7.75 million.
Sources say gold bullion dealers Kurt and Nathalie Jaggard bought the home after recently putting their Balmoral home on the market.
The four-bedroom property had been passed in at auction at $7.9 million last November.
The heritage house at <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/118-north-steyne-manly-nsw-2095-2013853001" title="">118 North Steyne</a> had last sold to pharmaceutical industry boss John Loveridge in 2009 for $4,915,000.
The home was originally owned by the Stedmans, founders of Minties, Jaffas and Fantales. 
The home was built around 1906.
In 2002 the home was almost bulldozed to make way for apartments and was heritage-listed in 2006.
The local agents said the the old lady who once sat outside the home just looking out at the ocean was called the ‘Minties Queen’.
The home, Brise de Mer, named after the French phrase for “sea breeze” was renovated by developer Ted Byrne in 2006 who also built a six-storey block of apartments behind the house.
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The London-bound Zeger Degraeve, the former Dean of Melbourne Business School, sold his Middle Park home mid-week.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-middle+park-127640598" target="_blank">The two level modernised 1900s Victorian</a> cost Degraeve $1.72 million in 2012 when it was bought from the former Melbourne AFL player Alistair Nicholson, turned chief executive officer of the Australian Cricketers' Association, and wife Julia.
Its extension was designed by Matt Gibson and shortlisted in the Australian Institute of Architects’ National Architecture Awards.
Featuring a classic arched hallway entrance, the four bedroom home was listed through Cayzer Real Estate Albert Park agent Simon Carruthers who had a guide of $2.4 million to $2.6 million for its auction last weekend. It was subsequently sold at $2.65 million.
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Degraeve announced his retirement as the Dean last year after spending six years in the role. 
He completed his PhD at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business before taking roles at the universities in his home country of Belgium then London.
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The Neutral Bay home of Belle Magazine editor Tanya Buchanan has been listed with $1.9 million hopes.
It is a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-neutral+bay-127867254" target="_blank">three-bedroom, two-bathroom Federation semi</a> located midway between the Hayes Street ferry wharf and Military Road shops.
The Undercliff Street residence has white-washed timber floors, high ceilings and original fireplaces.
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There is a whole-floor loft bedroom with stunning views and ensuite.
Its stainless steel kitchen includes a 900mm gas cooktop and oven. 
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Sydney's celebrity butcher, the Vic's Meats co-owner, Anthony Puharich and wife Rebecca are off to Queens Park, where they have paid $3,985,000 for a contemporary Fox Johnston-designed home.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-queens+park-126925602%20" target="_blank">The front of the original freestanding home </a>comprises a wide entry hall, three bedrooms and a living room, while the split-level extension has an open plan kitchen, dining and living zone, complete with sliding glass walls to open to an alfresco barbecue area and landscaped rear garden.
The extension also has the parents' retreat with a walk in dressing room, ensuite, balcony and separate study.
A separate self-contained studio sits on the 430 sqm Newland Street parcel.
The home was a finalist in the 2013 Waverley Council Architecture Awards.
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Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agents Debbie Donnelley and Nick Quilkey sold the home to the couple who once called Northwood home.
Anthony and butcher father Victor teamed up in 1996 to create Vic's Premium Quality Meat wholesaling business.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
 
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Sydney celebrity butcher buys contemporary Fox Johnston-designed home

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Radio host Chrissie Swan, the Moomba Queen, seems set to move from South Yarra to Hawthorn East.
It follows the near $5.5 million sale of the South Yarra property she shared with partner Chris Saville which was bought for $2.8 million in 2012.
The couple have quietly settled on an 1880s Victorian in Hawthorn East.
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Their $3.2 million purchase looks a good buy. Jellis Craig agents Campbell Ward and Chris Daly wanted $3.69 million.
Set behind a high-walled garden and sweeping return verandah, the period home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a parents level with its own master bedrooms, study, balcony and dual vanity ensuite.
French doors open from the open plan kitchen and dining area to the decked alfresco with a fireplace that looks over the gardens. In the 955 square metre gardens there's a studio with home office.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian.
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Chrissie Swan heads to Hawthorn East

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AFL veteran Jarrad Waite failed to sell his 1980 Strathmore investment townhouse property, which The Herald Sun reported passed in with no bids. 
Nelson Alexander auctioneer David Mogford’s sole vendor bid of $700,000 saw the start and finish of the auction of <a id="LPlnk499605" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-vic-strathmore-127729226">3/242 Woodland Street</a>.
Waite — who was in Cairns for his side’s Round 1 clash with Gold Coast — and his wife Jackie had set a $755,000 asking price.
The two storey two bedroom townhouse was bought for $790,000 last October when auctioned with $680,000 to $730,000 guidance.
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Jarrad Waite's Strathmore listing attracts no bids despite price decline indications

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The former Prudential and BankSA managing director Terence Jay and his wife, Karen - a former chief marketing manager at Advance Bank in Canberra - sold in Birchgrove at weekend auction.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-birchgrove-127698362" target="_blank">The five-bedroom, four-level home</a>, they built in 2002 sold for $5,311,000, well above the $5 million reserve.
The Louisa Road house, with views of the Harbour Bridge, last sold 18 years ago for $1.1 million.  
Five balconies have since been built to take advantage of the harbour views. 
After an opening bid of $5 million, there was bidding between the four active bidders.
It comes with an 1100-bottle cellar.
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Former BankSA boss sells at Birchgrove

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Prominent Sydney restaurateur Kingsley Smith and hotelier wife Natasha Stanley secured $8.45 million when their Vaucluse home went to weekend auction.
The busy couple, who own Paddington's historic London Hotel as well as China Diner in Bondi, paid $5.01 million for the home in 2014. 
They left Woollahra where Stanley sold her designer residence for $8.6 million a year earlier.
The Vaucluse property was custom-built by architect Ian Poole for the former owners, US-based expats Dov and Lara Mowszowski.
It has six bedrooms, separate guest accomodation, a study and a heated infinity edge swimming pool amid manicured gardens. 
McGrath Group had a guide of $8 million.
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