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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Actress Joy Smithers, most known as a presenter in the early days of MTV in the 1980s, has sold her Botany home.
Listed with $1 million hopes, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-botany-126683818" target="_blank">three bedroom cottage</a> reputedly fetched $1.3 million.
The cottage sits in gardens designed by her partner, former INXS manager Gary Grant.
It was bought in 2013 for $752,000.
It has been scheduled for a November 11 auction through George Faris at The Sydney Property Agency.
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Smithers most recently featured in the Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015.
Her Mad Max appearance came over three decades after she was offered the role of Max's wife Jessie in the 1979 original at the age of 15.
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There was one big reason the Channel 7 Morning Show co-host Larry Emdur had no hesitation in selling his beloved Dover Heights clifftop mansion.
The celebrity accountant Anthony Bell had offered $11.5 million, a record setting price.
Bell tried to keep the price paid from public records after its off market sale, but the details have worked their way through the NSW land titles systems.
Paperwork shows the sale was wrapped up in just two days.
The sale tops the previous Dover Heights high of $9.5 million, set in 2014 when South African tech investor Kevin Bermeister and wife Beverley bought a clifftop home nearby.
Instagram provided a hint of Larry and Sylvie's farewell to the home, when the couple posed for a snap of a small dinner table for two, overlooking Bondi with a pizza in a box.
The home had featured prominently in Emdur's fitness workouts.
Recently Emdur posted to Instagram images of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour, captioning the post with 'after dinner run... meh.. it'll do.'
The TV personality and his wife Sylvie now call home a $3 million apartment in the Rocks in the Sydney CBD (below).
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They secured a newly converted heritage apartment in The Rocks after having been in the pricey coastal suburb for over two decades, and at their $6.8 million clifftop mansion since 2011. They pocketed $3.89 million for their earlier home that had cost $770,000 back in 1994.  
Their new acquisition is quite a contrast as it is an inner city bolthole with an ultra contemporary fit out including a bath in the open plan bedroom. 
It is a Tanner Kibble Denton Architects designed conversion of a 1924 building that was once the Sydney depot for the Cadbury confectionary company.
The building, now transformed in to six luxury apartments known as Claremont House, was more recently utilised as the Lawson Menzies auction house. 
TKD fused the original fabric of the building with a New York feel, creating the three bedroom, three bathroom apartment with much made of its exposed bricks.
Two of the three bedrooms come with en-suites not separated by a wall, just overlooked from the bed.
Ray White Double Bay agents Gavin Rubinstein and Cae Thomas sold the apartment which was developed by Cumberland Development, backed by textile mogul Phil Bart and business partner Paul Bettar.
Emdur has hosted Seven's The Morning Show alongside Kylie Gillies since 2007. The pair recently celebrated the show's 10th anniversary.
Emdur has been on our screens since the early 1980s when at 17 he became Australia's youngest national newsreader, presenting the overnight news for the Seven Network.
He switched to hosting gameshows after presenting Good Morning Australia. From 1993 he hosted The Price is Right for five years and returned to the show in 2003 and again in 2012.
Emdur, who grew up near the beach at Bondi, has been a keen surfer all his life. 
He retains his still used Bondi Beach unit bought for $375,000 in 1992.
The Watsons Bay matrimonial home of Bell and estranged wife Kelly remains in both their names despite their much-publicised split.
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The Block judge Shaynna Blaze’s Ringwood North family home of 15 years has been listed with price hopes of $1.19 million $1.29 million. 
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She raised her family at the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-ringwood+north-126752098" target="_blank">two-level property</a> in Melbourne's outer east, which has been listed through Fletchers Ringwoo agent Robin Waterbury.
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The four-bedroom house on 700sq m features three open-plan living areas, timber floors, new carpets, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, covered outdoor area with gas fireplace and landscaped backyard.
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Award-winning music producer Sam Littlemore, better known by his stage name Sam La More, has spent $2.35 million on a house at Avalon Beach having returned from LA.
The multiple platinum selling, ARIA award-winning record producer had been producing hits in the US and London but is now more focused on his part in popular dance trio Pnau. 
They band, which includes brother Nick, are set to headline Luna Park's New Years Eve event Scenestr.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-avalon+beach-125708174" target="_blank">architecturally designed five bedroom igloo-style home</a> on the pricey Riverview Road spans three levels and offers gun barrel views over Pittwater.
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One level is dedicated to the master retreat, which comes with an en suite and study.
Richardson &amp; Wrench Mosman/Neautral Bay agent Geoff Grist sold the home. 
Littlemore sold his Paddington bolt hole for $1.94 million last year.
Before moving in to the music industry, the creative Littlemore co-founded new media design agency Selenium Interactive at the age of 23.
He ran design teams in Sydney and London, producing work for Coca-Cola, HSBC and Sony Playstation.
Within 18 months they had opened offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong and Shanghai. He sold the company two years later to pursue a career as a recording artist.
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His first foray into the music business came through his younger brother Nick's ARIA Award winning band Pnau. 
He has acted as co-producer, co-writer and co-performer. 
Relocated to London in 2001 and released his debut single Takin' Hold as Sam La More, splitting his time between London and Los Angeles where he worked with Gwen Stefani.
After producing for a number of years he re-stablished his solo career, touring Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Europe and North America.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Gaby Kennard, the first Australian woman to fly around the globe by airplane, has snappily sold her Woolloomooloo apartment with marina berth for $5.55 million.
It was well before next month's scheduled auction.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-woolloomooloo-126565566" target="_blank">three bedroom, two bathroom apartment</a> had a guide of $5 million to $5.5 million through BresicWhitney Darlinghurst agent Nic Krasnostein.
Kennard paid $3.31 million for the waterfront in 2013 and called on Jonathan Richards from SJB Architects to completely rebuild.
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Kennard took 99 days to complete her journey circling the world, which began in 1989.
She covered 29,000 nautical miles (54,000 kilometres) and followed Amelia Earhart's route as much as possible.
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David Malouf, the internationally acclaimed author, has sold his long held Chippendale terrace before its weekend auction.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-chippendale-126511086" target="_blank">Myrtle Street home</a>, marketed as the matriarch of the street due to its rare six metre wide presence, sold after it spent 19 days on the market.
It's expected to have fetched around $2.2 million, some profit for the home that cost $175,000 in 1985.
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Malouf bought the home the same year he published his memoirs, 12 Edmondstone Street.
The three level terrace behind an updated facade has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The formal dining, living area and timber topped kitchen open to a rear leafy courtyard.
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LJ Hooker Newtown agents Nick Moraitis and Edward Burns sold the home.
The Brisbane born and bred writer graduated from the University of Queensland in 1955. His first novel, Johnno (1975), is the semi-autobiographical tale.
He who received the Australia Council Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature last year.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
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South Sydney Rabbitohs stalwart George Burgess and wife Joanna have listed their home in Chifley in Sydney’s south-east.
Burgess has enlisted former teammate turned NG Farah Kingsford agent Beau Champion to auction the property.
Champion, who attended the couple’s wedding in Noosa late last year, has set the auction for Saturday, ­November 25.
The couple seem keen to move ­closer to Burgess’s brothers, Sam in Maroubra and Tom at Coogee.
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Burgess, who has been in the green and red since 2012 and was a key figure in the 2014 grand final win, bought the house in 2015.
The two-level family home was ­designed by architects Pinnacle Plus for a 256 square metre site. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Thirty homes have sold in Chifley in the past two years, ranging from $1.2 million to $2.2 million. The suburb’s four-bedroom median is $1,835,000.
Burgess and Joanna, who is studying interior design, welcomed their first child, Boston, in April. 
Burgess is building up an eastern suburbs property portfolio, including a Randwick apartment.
The Burgess boys are all on the property ladder in Sydney’s east, taking advantage of the beaches they don’t get in England.
Sam lives in a Maroubra mansion and owns a Bondi Beach investment apartment. Luke, who now plays in the English Super League, also has a Chifley property, and youngest brother Tom, the last to buy, has an apartment in Coogee.
Beau Champion recently gained his real estate licence. “I’ve always had a passion for real estate and now pride myself on building my brand around my service,” he said.
The home is set in a quiet residential street within walking distance of schools, parks and cafes. It is also close to Westfield Eastgardens and direct city transport along Anzac Parade.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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Rabbitohs' George Burgess enlists former teammate to help sell Chifley home

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The Glenorie home of the the TV ad phenomenon the Lancaster kids, has been sold as the family moves to Beecroft to be closer to their schools.
The Lancaster kids, Sofia, Kai, Ethan, Jake and Ruby, have all appeared in big brand commercials and even in movies.
TV stardom began for the Lancaster's when eldest girl Sofia asked if she could join an agency when she was seven, because she wanted to be on Home and Away.
Rosie and her husband James, who runs an IT company, moved to Glenorie from Leicester in the UK 10 years ago.
They paid $843,000 for the 4.5 hectare estate in 2009.
The family home has six bedrooms, just enough for each of the kids, and four bathrooms.
The home sold for $2.35 million post auction through Lumby Hampson Dural agents Will Hampson and Kate Lumby.
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The family of World Rugby chief medical officer Martin Raftery has bought a Southern Highlands retreat.
With wife Catherine and sons Simon and Matthew, they've spent $2.83 million on <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-robertson-124938394" target="_blank">Windrush</a>, a 51 hectare garden estate in Robertson.
The single storey home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two studies, a formal living and dining area and a wine cellar.
A wisteria covered outdoor entertaining area looks out to the landscaped gardens originally designed by James Pfeiffer and more recently updated by Catherine Lewis.
A swimming pool, tennis court and ornamental lake also sit on the parcel.
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The retreat was advertised as a pastured improved former dairy country, capable of carrying up to 80 head of cattle.
Chopping and changing agency's, the home spent over two years on the market before being sold by Sydney Sotheby's agents Tony Barron and Stuart Davies, who had a guide of $3.2 million.
It was initially priced at $3.8 million in April 2015.
Raftery was a handy Cronulla junior himself. He was the team physician at St George Illawarra Dragons for 18 years.
During this time he was the team physician at the Wallabies for six years. He was made chief medical officer for the ARU in 2004.
In 2011 he took over as the CMO at World Rugby.
While on tour to New Zealand with a combined Sydney side in 1976, Raftery talked opposing Auckland forward Kurt Sorensen into joining the Sharks.
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Windrush, Robertson garden estate sold

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Westpac director Ewen Crouch and wife Catherine have paid $4,215,000 for a home in Northbridge.
The just completed home designed by Tribe Studio architect Hannah Tribe has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
An entertaining deck with built-in barbecue overlooks the landscaped gardens that feature a gas heated saltwater plunge pool.
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Richardson &amp; Wrench Northbridge agent Chris Downie sold the designer home.
Ewen Crouch is one of Australia's leading lawyers and was named Australian Dealmarket of the Year in 2006 at the ALB Australasian Law Awards.
He is the chairman of Mission Australia and a non-executive director at the Sydney Symphony Orchestra who he and Catherine have been keen supporters.
The block last sold in 2011 for $1.23 million.
It features four large bedrooms, three bathrooms with two of them being ensuites.
The master bedroom as its own ensuite and custom joinery.
All the rooms have a northern orientation with multiple living spaces including living room with gas Jetmaster fireplace, custom cabinets and balcony with views.
There is also a spacious lounge and dining area that flows towards the undercover area with built-in BBQ with Qaisair outdoor range hood.
The designer kitchen features Corian benchtops, custom joints, walk-in pantry and Italian tiled splashbacks.
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Top of the range Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances including prolytic oven, gas and induction cooktop and Cool Draw multi temperature fridge are also available in the kitchen.
Outside includes a saltwater pool with spa jats, adjacent sundeck and boosted gas heating.
Other features includes a dual street access with double garage.
The property is in close proximity to shops, cafes and Northbridge Plaza.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
 
 
 
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