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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Karala, the Palm Beach trophy home, sold pre-Christmas selling for $12 million, making it the highest sale in two years at the northern beaches suburb.
The seven-bedroom residence was bought by Mosmanites Silvana Marshall, wife of lawyer Richard Marshall, the former head of legal for mining giant Glencore Xstrata.
​Designed by architect Albert Hoggett, it was sold by Switzerland-based hedge fund manager Adrian Vanderspuy and his wife Vanessa, owners of the Oldenburg Vineyard in South Africa.
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The Vanderspuys listed it with a <a href="https://palmbeach.ljhooker.com.au/house-in-palm-beach-nsw-2108-au-5k0f6z#.WlKau1T1U1I">$12 million to $12.5 million</a> guide through David Edwards, of LJ Hooker Palm Beach in May. 
Set on Pacific Road, the 1700-square-metre property has been one of Palm Beach’s most expensive holiday rentals, <a href="https://www.luxurybeachhouses.com.au/collection/houses/palm-beach-luxury-accommodation/karala/" target="_blank">regularly fetching $25,000 a week</a> during the peak holiday season.
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Karala, the $25,000 Palm Beach peak season rental sold

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Baker Andrew Connole, one of Australia’s oft-cited business success stories, secured the pre-Christmas sale of his Point Piper waterfront home.

There is no sale price guide by Bill Malouf, of LJ Hooker Double Bay, but the $18 million sale next door two years ago by South African-born insurance industry chief Richard Enthoven was an easy comparison for buyers.

The private jetty and deepwater pontoon front a harbourside pool, and a four-level residence with a lift, formal and informal living areas, study, parent’s retreat with a dressing room and sunroom with a spa.

The Wunulla Road residence, Bellata, was named after the town 570 kilometres northwest of Sydney where his dad Kerry Connole dreamed of restoring an old bakery to its former glory.

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<div class="in-content-ad">Bellata was renovated after his $9.7 million settlement in 2011 when he bought it from architect Harold Finger and wife Rebecca.</div>

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Overlooking the Royal Motor Yacht Club and Rose Bay, the refurbished home on 568 sqm.

It comes complete with its own jetty and deepwater pontoon.

Spanning four levels, connected by a lift, the home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two powder rooms and also home office.

The master suite with spa bath comes with terrace and dressing room.

The downstairs wine cellar extends to another terrace which has a waters' edge infinity pool.

LJ Hooker Double Bay agents Bill Malouf and Sophie Beaumont were marketing the home.

<div class="in-content-ad">It was from those humble beginnings that Sonoma Baking Company was founded in the late 1990s.</div>

Connole's father bought an old abandoned and derelict bakery that he had a vision to restore with Andrew and Andrew's brother Christian.

Andrew headed to California to learn about artisan sourdough from Chad Robertson of Tartine Bakery, one of the the industry's finest.

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Baker Andrew Connole sells Point Piper waterfront

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<div>Toni Collette and her husband Dave Galafassi have sold at Pearl Beach on the NSW Central Coast.</div>
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The Hollywood star Toni Collette, her husband musician Dave Galafassi secured $1.4 million through McGrath Gosford.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/30-tourmaline-ave-pearl-beach-nsw-2256" target="_blank">four-bedroom, three bathroom weatherboard</a> set some 300 metres walk from the beach on Tourmaline Avenue last traded in the property boom of 2004 at $1.4 million.
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Toni Collette's Pearl Beach family home fails to show any price growth

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Offspring star Asher Keddie and artist Vincent Fantauzzo have sold Ravenswood, their 100-acre country Victoria property.
It was listed at $2,125.000. 
The couple bought Ravenswood, at Hesket, about 80 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, in 2014, just after they wed in Fiji. 
The 43 hectare farm is located on the north side of Mount Macedon.
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It has been a private rural retreat for Keddie, her husband, six-year-old Luca and two-year-old Valentino. 
The two-storey timber barnhouse has been renovated in a modern Scandinavian-inspired style.
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A stable complex takes up the ground floor, while a three-bedroom, two-bathroom family residence sits on the top floor. 
Outside, there is an expansive vegetable garden, chook shed, two dams and a lake. Their farm is geared for equestrian lovers, featuring a stable, ménage and field shelters. 
It is listed through Keatings agent Sandi Mueller with no sale price disclosure.
It last traded in 2014 for $1.5 million. 
 
 
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Rebel Property Group's Allen Linz is selling his penthouse at his own Bondi Beach development Pacific Bondi Beach.
It comes with a price guide of $15 million.
Apartment 505 is a 290sqm penthouse, with 265 sqm of external area with views over Bondi Beach.
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Linz is selling his two-level through Ray White Double Bay's Adam Riechman. 
Ginia Rinehart purchased the last penthouse for $14.8 million in July.
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<div class="related-quotes section">The building was designed by PTW's Andrew Anderson of PTW.</div>
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<div class="related-quotes section">The interior designer Koichi Takada was responsible for the internal space.</div>
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Linz co-developed the $450 million development with Capit.el Group' s Eduard Litver, in a renewal of the beach's old Swiss Grand Hotel on Campbell Parade.
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Manly Sea Eagles star Tom Trbojevic is continuing to bulk up his property portfolio, now rivalling that of his teammate brother, Jake's.
Tom, 21, has just secured his second property in two years, paying $1 million for another Manly Vale investment unit.
Jake, two years older, began the property competition in 2014, buying a Narrabeen apartment. He backed that up with a Brookvale apartment, even before ToTm got on the ladder.
Now Tom has two.
The young brothers have been the stars at the Sea Eagles over the last few years and both played a part in the World Cup winning Kangaroo's squad.
Tom's most recent purchase is a 120 sqm, two bedroom apartment in a 10 year old boutique complex in Manly Vale (above and below).
He paid $1 million for the unit that last traded for $490,000 10 years ago.
It found a tenant at $750 a week, which gave Tom a near four percent yield. When marketed for rent by Robin Kennedy at Sweetnams Real Estate Balgowlah it was advertised "for a long lease".
The apartment sold recently in 17 days after having a guide of $950,000 to $1 million.
Tom's first purchase came nearly a year ago when a two bedroom unit also in Manly Vale cost him $895,000.
Tom's $1,895,000 portfolio now tops Jake's for their outlay.
Jake's two two bedroom properties total $1.27 million. He paid $680,000 in Narrabeen in 2014 and $590,000 in Brookvale last year.
Other NRL young guns are starting to enter the Sydney property market with the price cooling after tightened investor lending regulations offering an entry for first home buyers.
South Sydney Rabbitoh rising star Tyrell Fuimaono has paid $785,000 for a two bedroom Alexandria apartment.
The 21 year old centre played 15 games in his first season for the Souths, not missing a game after his debut in May.
Wests Tigers exciting forward Josh Aloiai went to Queensland to buy his first home.
He's paid $289,000 for a four bedroom investment home in Eagleby, half way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. It was bought tenanted at $300 a week until mid next year.
Of course the biggest NRL property purchase of the year came from a recruit from Melbourne.
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Storm legend Cooper Cronk settled on a $3.5 million Mosman house with future wife, Fox Sports presenter Tara Rushton (above).
They bought the home before it was announced that Cronk would turn out for the Roosters for the next two years.
The couple have both since leased their former homes. Rushton's was an apartment in Kirribilli and Cronk's a townhouse in Richmond.
There were also plenty of moves which saw NRL stars take to the development game.
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South Sydney Rabbitoh Robbie Farah bought a knockdown rebuild in the inner-west last year and has recently submitted approval for the demolition of the exisiting structure and construction of a dual occupancy each with strata and swimming pool.
The Wareemba property cost Farah $2,406,000.
He'll no doubt be seeking tips from new Wests Tigers new man Josh Reynolds and Bulldog Michael Lichaa, who both have completed one of their Sutherland Shire developments (above) and have settled on another a few doors down.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
 
 
 
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Former Queensland premier Peter Beattie and wife Heather have bought in East Balmain.
They have paid $3.1 m for a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/5-hart-st-balmain-east-nsw-2041" target="_blank">two-level contemporary house.</a>
It follows his appointment to the ARL Commission mid-year and into the chairman's role early next year.
Last month they sold their home in Brisbane.
After the $2.19 million Wilston Queenslander-style sale, the Beatties will now divide their time between Sydney and their riverside apartment in the inner Brisbane suburb of Newstead.
Beattie, who is chair of the organising committee for next year’s Commonwealth Games, purchased the five-bedroom hilltop 1920s Wilston house for $310,000 in 1993.
Beattie, who was Queensland Premier from 1998 to 2007, then spending almost a decade in the USA, appears as a presenter on Sky News.
 
 
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Melbourne-based comedian Libby Gorr and her TV producer partner Stewart Burchmore have bought back in to the Sydney market, after having scored a windfall result for their former North Bondi home earlier in the year.
The couple have scored a $1.58 million Surry Hills terrace. 
BresicWhitney agent Charles Touma had listed the home at $1.65 million.
In May they sold their North Bondi property for $3.23 million, which had been an investment since they moved to Melbourne in 2013.
They bought the three level Goodlet Street home which came with a $1,000 a week rental guidance.
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Set on a tight 73 sqm, the home has three bedrooms, one bathroom and a private deck with paved courtyard off the living space. The master bedroom in the attic has district views.
The sale came with approval for alterations and additions to the two storey dwelling, including a ground floor rear extension and a new first floor rear addition.
Its estimated work cost is around $150,000.
Their former North Bondi home that fetched $3.23 million was more than double what they paid back in 2007.
They secured the three bedroom home in 2007 for $1,605,000. It had been a nice $1,350 a week rental since their move to Melbourne four years ago.
Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agent Jason Pantzer had an initial guide of $2.7 million and had four bidders all above the signalled $2.9 million reserve on auction day.
Gorr, growing up in Murrumbeena, got her big break with Andrew Denton's ABC sports comedy program Live and Sweaty, where her satirical character Elle McFeast emerged in 1991.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
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John Schaeffer pulled his prized 1930s Dover Heights home from its recent auction through Ric Serrao, of Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay-Bondi Beach. The art collector will try again in the new year to sell the Art Deco home which came with hopes of around $10 million.
Schaeffer and his film producer partner Bettina Dalton bought its two years ago for $4.85 million from locksmith Jason and Haley Carr, then gutted it leaving only the original brickwork.
It returned to the market with new wiring, flooring, plumbing along with high-end finishes throughout, installed by Thomas Hamel.
Around five years ago its top level was added in keeping with its 1930s origins.
The Kippara Road property was the reportedly the Chinese embassy until World War II.
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Andrew Grech, former chief executive of beleaguered law firm Slater and Gordon, and wife, Daniela have sold their Surfers Paradise holiday home.
The three bedroom, three bathroom <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-qld-broadbeach-126573218" target="_blank" style="font-size: 12.16px;">sub penthouse apartment</a> in the Carmel by the Sea block at Broadbeach fetched $2,605,000.
The Melbourne-based Grech's wife, Daniela paid $1.95 million in 2006.
Set on the 26th level, the apartment spans 370 sqm of indoor and outdoor living with two living areas and a number of alfresco terraces overlooking the beach.
It was the last sale by the late Ray White agent Rob Astbury.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian property section.
 
 
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