The Gold Coast economy has grown by 25 per cent since 2020/21 to surpass $55 billion, but perhaps the more significant story is what sits behind the headline number.

For decades, the Gold Coast has been viewed through the lens of tourism, lifestyle and population growth. The latest State of the City Report suggests that perception is increasingly out of step with reality.

Released by Invest Gold Coast, the report ranks the Gold Coast as Australia's largest non-capital city economy and, perhaps more notably, second nationally behind Sydney for Economic Complexity, a measure that assesses the diversity and sophistication of an economy.

It's a result that places the Gold Coast ahead of Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, highlighting the extent to which the city's economic base has broadened beyond its traditional industries.

Today, the Gold Coast supports more than 350,000 jobs, is home to over 83,000 businesses and generates $19 billion in annual exports. Manufacturing now accounts for 62 per cent of international export growth, while sectors including health, education, advanced manufacturing, technology and professional services are becoming increasingly important contributors to the local economy.

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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the report confirmed the city's evolution into one of Australia's most significant economies.

"The Gold Coast economy continues to grow at an incredible pace. This is no surprise to those of us who have watched the evolution up close," Mayor Tate said.

"As one of the most entrepreneurial, investment driven and opportunity focused economies in the country our ambition has been realised and possibilities are endless.

"The Gold Coast has built a reputation as the city that says yes. We say yes to investment, yes to opportunity and yes to people who want to build something.

"It's this mindset helping us drive major growth across health, advanced manufacturing, screen production, marine, technology and the knowledge economy."

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While population growth has been one of the defining stories of the past decade, the report points to a broader economic transformation taking place.

The city's knowledge economy now contributes $7.9 billion annually and supports around 31,000 jobs, while the health and wellbeing sector contributes $5.2 billion and employs more than 42,000 people. Together, the six priority sectors identified in the report account for almost $24 billion in economic output and more than 145,000 jobs.

One of the strongest examples is the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct at Southport. The 200-hectare precinct now contains more than $5 billion worth of health, education, research and innovation infrastructure and supports over 16,000 jobs.

The report also highlights the growing role of advanced manufacturing, particularly in aerospace, defence and modular construction.

Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies recently became the first Australian commercial company to attempt an orbital launch, while companies including Modscape and ModnPods are helping establish the Yatala-Stapylton corridor as one of Australia's fastest-growing advanced manufacturing hubs.

The city's entrepreneurial culture is also translating into business growth.

Since 2019/20, the number of businesses operating on the Gold Coast has increased by 22 per cent, while firms employing more than 200 people have grown by 80 per cent. The report suggests the next challenge is converting more local start-ups and medium-sized businesses into nationally significant companies.

Development activity remains another key indicator of confidence.

There are currently more than $23 billion worth of major projects underway across the Gold Coast, supported by a record 75 active cranes, a figure that now exceeds Brisbane and represents a 150 per cent increase since 2016.

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Importantly, the report notes the next phase of investment will need to extend beyond residential development.

While 93 per cent of crane activity is currently tied to housing, Invest Gold Coast argues future investment will increasingly need to focus on cultural, civic, infrastructure and industry-enabling projects that strengthen the city's long-term economic resilience.

Invest Gold Coast Chair Will Hodgman said the city was now benefiting from years of economic diversification.

"What is happening on the Gold Coast is the result of the city's economic base broadening, fuelled by industries with long-term, high-growth potential," Mr Hodgman said.

"This is no longer a secondary Australian economy, the Gold Coast is becoming a globally connected city with deeper capability across health, knowledge and creative industries, advanced manufacturing, technology and exports."

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Looking ahead, the Gold Coast's population is projected to exceed one million residents by 2046.

For a city that was once largely defined by tourism and lifestyle, the latest figures suggest the Gold Coast is becoming something more significant, one of Australia's most diverse and economically sophisticated urban economies, and increasingly one that national and international investors can no longer afford to overlook.

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75 cranes, $23 billion pipeline and a $55 billion economy: Inside the Gold Coast economic boom

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

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Radio host Kyle Sandilands has settled on a Southern Highlands home.
He's bought Twin Creeks Farm, aka Taballa, an 1890s Federation style farmhouse on 61 hectares in Robertson which he will share with partner Imogen Anthony, who grew up near the area.
The residence has been partially renovated and remodelled since it last traded for $2.31 million in 2007. It has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a guest house with a self-contained bedsit.
An orchard has apples and citrus trees, as well as blackberries, blueberries and strawberries.
There are stone lined creek beds with mini waterfalls which result in a large pond with goldfish and platypus.
It cost Sandilands $2,982,500. Sandilands recently said on the air that he earned over $3 million a year, just from the radio.
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The property lends itself to farming interests, coming complete with 16 fenced paddocks which will host up to 150 head of cattle.
There's a four bay garage with machinery shed, a large hay storage facility and a cattle crush.
The listing through R J Mackey Real Estate said the property could lend itself to either a farmstay, wedding venue or bed and breakfast.
Judging by Sandilands' partner Imogen Anthony however, it looks like it will be a place for the couple to raise their future children.
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Accompanying her post outside the property (above), she wrote...
“Last week was a big week for us as we finally got the keys to our first dream property together down on the Southern Highlands,” she wrote online.
“We are now the proud owners of over 150 acres of prime land for our animals future animals and potential little human animals."
It was bought from Ben and Krisane Bunda.
 
 
 
 
 
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Mona Farm, the historic Braidwood property in the NSW Southern Tablelands, has been sold with the buyer, Bill Pulver having plans to operate it as a wedding and function centre.
The recently appointed Australian Rugby Union chief executive paid around $5 million, The Australian suggested.
After a large scale restoration took the enhanced property to new glory, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-acreage+semi-rural-nsw-braidwood-126910894" target="_blank">estate </a>was marketed by Knight Frank as one of Australia's most iconic rural properties.
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It was offered by the entrepreneurial Rose Deo who has lined up events such as Sculptures by the Lake throughout her tenure. 
Deo has overseen the full restoration of the gardens which were inspired by English landscaper Lancelot Capability Brown.
They won the Belle Magazine garden design of the year back in 2003 after the planting by then owners Greg and Kerry Schneider of more than 4000 trees and the construction of a five arch-stone Palladian-style bridge, which spans Mona's scenic lake.
The gardens date back to the 1820s when it was settled by British Navy medical officer Dr Thomas Braidwood Wilson.
The western section of the property was resumed to form the town of Braidwood.
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The property was then bought by the Maddrells in 1845 who gave it the name Mona, Gaelic for the Isle of Man.
It comes with an 1890s homestead and a 1903 coach house used by Cobb &amp; Co.
The coach house is now separate luxury guest accomodation comprising three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Its stables, which date from the 1860s, were converted into a marble-tiled, 7,000 litre plunge pool for guests.
A newly renovated self-contained cottage looks over the English style gardens and the lake and a fully renovated wool shed serves as a function centre. 
There's an Olympic sized dressage arena with a watered European surface and a 20 metre sand round yard adjacent to the large stable block with six stables. 
 
 
 
 
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Bill Pulver buys Braidwood's Mona with wedding centre plans

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Andrew and Shadda Abercrombie of The Abercrombie Group are selling their sub-penthouse in Soul, Surfers Paradise.
Spanning 455 square metres, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment features wraparound balconies with views over the region.
There is a C-bus smart home system installed in the unit.
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The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-surfers+paradise-127201026" target="_blank">64th level apartment</a> has been scheduled for February 18 auction.
It last traded in 2013 at $3.2 million when bought from Juniper.
There is a smaller sub-penthouse is currently on the market for $4.95 million having last traded for $6 million in 2012 when bought by a Malaysian businesswoman as a holiday home. 
It has been operating as a holiday let for the last 18 months. It could be booked for a week for around $12,000.
Kollosche Prestige agent Jordan Williams told the Courier Mail he expects it to sell in the first quarter of the year.
The Soul building is the second highest tower in the Gold Coast, only second to nearby Q1.
 
 
 
 
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Phoenix Acres, the harbourfront Vaucluse property belonging to Singapore businessman CK Ow, has stayed in the hotel business, with hotelier Dr Jerry Schwartz and wife Debbie pinpointed as the likely mystery buyers.
The locally based couple, who lived in the next bay along just a kilometre away, are thought to have snapped up the home for around $67 million.
It had hopes of bettering Sydney's $71 million record price.
It was still the second highest price in 2017.
Mr Ow, chairman and chief executive of Singaporean hotel owner and developer Stamford Land Corporation Limited paid $7,0001,000 for the six bedroom home 22 years ago.
Set on 3731 sqm, the home on The Crescent comes with championship tennis court, resort-style pool and an English-style pub.
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<div>In 2003 The Australian wrote his four residences - in Sydney, London, Singapore and New Zealand - all have their own English pub.</div>
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 His taste in cars run to a Ferrari 360 Spider and three chauffeured Rolls-Royces with the OW1 registration.</div>
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 Likened by an easily enraptured The Straits Times of Singapore to American Donald Trump, Ow was described as seeming to be a reclusive poster boy for ostentatious excess. </div>
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<div>Ow says he is selling Vaucluse because he no longer spends much time there.</div>
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"Sadly, I do not spend sufficient time there to enjoy this jewel of a property as my travels take me to many other far reaches of the world."
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“My Vaucluse home is magical and irreplaceable. It is more than just a waterside home. It’s a sea-side resort, self-sufficient with all country club amenities,” Mr Ow said in a statement.
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The Schwartz purchase has seemingly prompted the listing of Loch Maree, their Michael Dysart-designed home that they paid $24 million for in 2014.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-vaucluse-127308342" target="_blank">Loch Maree Place home</a> (below), which has undergone an extensive renovation, now has $32 million hopes.
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It has six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, separate guest accomodation, home theatre and a rooftop which is accessed by a new high speed glass lift.
There's also a championship tennis court, golf driving range, boat house, boat ramp and harbour front pool on the 2,586 sqm waterfront parcel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Kilolo, a meticulously crafted Balinese infused four bedroom residence has been listed with $3.3 million to $3.6 million hopes.
Set adjacent the Great Ocean Road, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-lorne-127239626" target="_blank">the home at 1144</a> enjoys sweeping views of the ocean to Lorne.
The home comes with Indonesian inspired luxury featured throughout the five pavilions with detailed recycled timber work, ornate tiling, bamboo ceilings and exposed beams, while floor to ceiling glass and expansive sliding doors ensure easy indoor/outdoor entertaining.
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Kilolo is Balinese for Peaceful Hill.
1144 Great Ocean Road, Lorne has been listed through Ian Stewart of Great Ocean Road Real Estate in conjunction with Tyrone Provan of Great Ocean Road Real Estate Lorne 
Featured on Getaway, the home offers seclusion and privacy being set on one acre of beautiful terraced gardens with a golf bunker and green.
Johnny Depp once stayed at Kilolo which was modelled on the Amanusa Hotel in Nusa.
It has been a Stayz at $1250 a night.
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Kilolo, the Getaway-featured Stayz offering at Big Hill, Lorne listed

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A Dromana boatshed on the Mornington Peninsula has sold for $590,000.
It marked shed 179’s first sale in 26 years.
The vendor included all the property’s contents, the fishing boats, kayaks and boating equipment.
Hocking Stuart Rosebud and Dromana selling agent Steve Edmund said at 15x10m, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-dromana-126986462" target="_blank">boat shed No. 179 </a>was about four times the size of the average beach box.
It housed the Dromana Boat Hire business for decades, run by Paul Donnelly.
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The shed first hit the market mid-year with another selling agency with a $600,000-$650,000 price guide.
The business had opened about 10 years prior to the last sale 26 years ago.
Only Mornington Peninsula Shire residents and ratepayers were eligible to buy the shed.
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Dromana boat shed sold for $590,000

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Brodee Myers-Cooke, the national food editor at Taste magazine, who has sold her Forestville home for $1.36 million
The single level <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-forestville-126947342" target="_blank">Cook Street house</a> has a kitchen that came from Channel 10 (below).
There's the double oven, six-burner gas hotplate along with the wok burner.
It came with floor to ceiling storage and a slide out pantry.
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The Manly Daily advised there were four interested parties in the Forestville property that come with a mini-orchard of fruit trees.
Myers-Cooke, a former gardening writer, had spent more than 20 years composting her garden.
It offered avocado, mandarin, passionfruit, lime and Davidson’s plum trees. 
Agent Jay Alcock, of First National Frenchs Forest, secured the sale of the three-bedroom house on 854sq m.
There had been a price guide of $1.35 million to $1.485 million.
CoreLogic put the median house price in Forestville at $1.7 million.
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Taste magazine national food editor sells in Forestville

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A 2015-built Mount Martha trophy home on Wonderland Terrace has been listed for sale, and quickly under offer post Christmas. 
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-mount+martha-127167282" target="_blank">665 sqm property</a> with views of Port Phillip Bay was designed by the vendor, Scott Sterling of Scott Sterling Design.
Danckert Real Estate agent Sam Danckert noted Sterling had lived on the site for 12 years prior to its construction.
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Set around 140m to the waters edge, its open kitchen area is connected to both front and back decks.
The modern multi-level home has had 33 purchasing inquiries in its initial three days of marketing.
Typically Mt Martha home would get around five inquiries over the same period.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home has been offered in the $2.7 million to 2.95 million range.
 
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Wonderland Terrace, Mount Martha listing under offer

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Builder Rick Smith and his wife Shani have now put an asking price of $2.7 million on Christmas River, their 4000sqm estate fronting Jerrara Road, Jamberoo on the NSW south coast. 
Elders Real Estate agent Vivienne Marris was initially marketing the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-jamberoo-125195006" target="_blank">seven-bedroom property</a> at $2.785 million.
The family of eight children are off to a 20 hectare holding nearby.
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The Smiths bought the property 11 years ago, knocking over two project homes with the replacement home made to look like we had been there for 100 years.
There is underground basement parking for 10 cars, a workshop plus a double carport.
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Rick Fenny, the Perth businessman, is still seeking to sell his holiday retreat for $25 million.
The <a href="https://uniqueestates.com.au/listings/residential_sale-276324-nanarup/" target="_blank">south WA coast property</a>, Maitraya is set on the picturesque coastline of Nanarup, near Albany.
It  is on 263 hectares fronting three ocean beaches.
The farmland property comfortably sleeps 30 people across an eight-bedroom sandstone manor, five-bedroom fisherman’s lodge and two-bedroom pilot cottage.
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Fenny purchased the property from Joan Terry in 2007, the widow of wealthy entrepreneur Paul Terry who died in a helicopter crash in Hawaii in 1993.
There is a 900m airstrip and helicopter landing pad,
Fenny, one of Australia’s most successful career veterinarians operating one of the largest networks of vet practices, is best known for his role in trying to save the life of WA’s legendary Red Dog and took him on his last ride to Cossack in 1976 where he was buried.
It has been listed since May 2015 with agent Nicolette van Wijngaarden, from Unique Estates.
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