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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Home &amp; Away star Jeremy Lindsay Taylor and wife Marnie have moved to the Illawarra, buying a house on the outskirt of Kiama.
They made the move down from Curl Curl, which is Home and Away cast heartland.
He's currently wrapping up a remake of the Australian classic Romper Stomper, which will be aired this summer, 25 years after Russell Crowe's performance.
Taylor suggested it will be one to watch, but gested "not for the kiddies!" He stars along with David Wenham, Lachy Hulme and Dan Wyllie.
Taylor said the obvious similarity to the family life in Curl Curl was the beaches. The biggest difference however, was avoiding the city traffic wherever possible.
He said they decided to move down there because they knew it would be a great place to raise their two daughters, Esmée and Isla. The daughters now have a decent backyard with the prospect of a puppy.
Jeremy married Marnie at nearby Black Beach Reserve in 2011 with the district "always be a special place for us."
Taylor scored a role as Summer Bay's newest detective in 2015. He told Sydney Confidential his role in the hit Seven show had been a long time coming.
“I’ve been doing this (acting) nearly 20 years now, so it has been a long time coming,” Taylor said.
“I have always wanted to be a part of this. Home and Away is an institution, it is iconic Australian TV. It is great to finally be a part of the family.”
One of his most notable roles was when he played Melbourne gangster Norman Bruhn in Channel Nine's hit crime series Underbelly:Razor.
He was nominated for the 2012 AACTA Choice Award for his portrayol of the role.
The fully renovated home last traded for $410,000 in 2012, showing a near 15 percent annual growth over the last four years.
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Not far from the beach, the one level home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
A large back yard with established vegetable garden is overlooked by an outdoor entertaining area.
The couple previously owned at Spring Farm near Camden but sold for $273,000 in 2014.
Taylor has featured in Sea Patrol, Gallipoli and Puberty Blues, as Kurt Peterson in the 90s student hit Heartbreak High.
He recently appeared in the Channel 10 drama Offspring. He played Dan who was set up on a date with Kat Stewart's character Billie Proudman.
This article first appeared in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Veteran actor Jeremy Lindsay Taylor buys in Kiama

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Professional investor Seumas Dawes and wife Rosemary Seaton have snappily sold their Bronte investment apartment overlooking the beach pre-auction.
They <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-bronte-126458234" target="_blank">scored $3.45 million</a> two weeks in to its marketing through Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agents Alexander Phillips and David Tyrell, who had a guide of $3 million.
After paying $1.6 million in 2011, the couple ripped out the old apartment and custom built the 135 square metre, three bedroom, two bathroom unit in the upgraded Wimbourne development.
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The Bronte market has seen homes sell in around two weeks, consolidating the beachside suburb as one of the quickest selling in Sydney despite an overall cooling market. 
The couple are based nearby where they consolidated two neighbouring Bronte Road properties at a $28.8 million cost.
Dawes invests in private and listed companies, having spent three years as an adviser to then Treasurer of Australia Paul Keating.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Professional investor Seumas Dawes' quick Bronte sale

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ABC presenter Leigh Sales has bought in Stanmore for just over $2 million, according to The Australian.
The 7.30 anchor secured the five-bedroom house in ­Stanmore after it failed to sell at auction last month.
It last sold in 2005 at around $850,000.
Sales is relocating from Glebe where she resided in a renovated Federation residence bought for $2.65 million in 2015.
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Leigh Sales buys in Stanmore

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Outgoing Melbourne Storm star Cooper Cronk has listed his Richmond townhouse for lease, having bought a Sydney home with Fox Sports presenter fiancee Tara Rushton.
The couple recently spent $3.5 million on a <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/forward-planning/advice-and-hot-topics/title-tattle" target="_blank">home in Mosman</a>.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-richmond-422166146" target="_blank">Richmond house</a> (above and below) cost Cronk $570,000 in 2006, a few years in to his Melbourne Storm tenure.
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He is seeking $850 a week through Woodards Camberwell agent Jody Virgona.
The home has two bedrooms, one bathroom and living room with bi-folding doors that open to a large paved entertaining area.
An upstairs balcony has city views.
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Cronk is happy in Sydney having settled on a home in Sydney.
His fiancee, Fox Sports presenter Tara Rushton, was north of the bridge before Cronk's arrival, having previously lived in a Kirribilli apartment.
She paid $780,000 for the two bedroom apartment in 2014 and recently leased it at $650 a week ahead of Cronk's move.
Cronk had sold a Queensland investment property around the same time. 
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The big question of whether he'll sign up to a Sydney team remains, but the former NRL Melbourne Storm star Cooper Cronk and his fiancée Tara Rushton have spent $3.5 million on their Sydney home.
The couple have bought in Mosman.
Their hush hush purchase is a four bedroom 1915 Federation home.
The recently renovated home showcases high quality finishes, spacious interiors and a superb rear entertaining haven.
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It was marketed as "offering the best of village and beach lifestyles."
Tara recently put her Kirribilli apartment up for rent, sparking further speculation the couple had found somewhere to call home together.
The Perth born television presenter paid $780,000 for the unit in 2014 around the time she began dating the Melbourne based Cronk.. 
Cronk, who left the Melbourne Storm at the end of the premiership winning season, proposed to Rushton over the Christmas/New Year break last year.
It was Cronk who decided his future lay in Sydney having spent his professional career with the Storm, racking up 323 games. 
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The two time Dally M Medalist, who was born in Brisbane, has recently sold his Calamvale investment property on the south side of Brisbane.
The longtime Brisbane family home was listed at $639,000 and fetched around $610,000. 
The Calamavale sale will not leave him without property in Queensland having on recently settled on a $472,500 off the plan Mount Gravatt apartment that he bought last year.
Cronk maintains a Richmond townhouse in Melbourne which cost $570,000 in 2006 and has recently been put up for lease. 
Rushton grew up on the Mornington Peninsula before she moved to Sydney. 
She moved to London at 18 and lived in Singapore before returning to Australia in 2013, replacing Mel McLaughlin on Fox Sports.
Despite living 900km apart the couple have made the long distance relationship work. 
Collecting his second Dally M Medal last year, Cronk credited his happiness off field for his stellar year on the field.
“There’s no doubt she’s brought a lot of joy and positivity off the field and that translates on the field,” Cronk said.
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NRL champion Cooper Cronk buys Mosman home with Fox Sports fiancee Tara Rushton

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The drama in NRL Bulldogs recruit Kieran Foran's off-field life has returned to the public arena following the listing of his Freshwater house for October auction.
It was the home that Foran bought early last year - where his former partner Rebecca Pope and the couple's two children resided during his playing stint in New Zealand.
After the for sale sign board went up, an upset Pope told the local paper, The Manly Daily that she'd viewed it as her "forever"home.
"I wanted to stay here forever," she said this week.
“It was our dream home with a big block, ideal for our children and two dogs."
A legal battle over the likely $2.8 plus auction proceeds has quietly begun, with Pope's lawyers lodging a caveat on the home which is officially just in Foran's name.
The legal paperwork suggested she made "direct and indirect financial and non-financial contributions to the acquisition, conservation and maintenance of the lands."
Foran paid $2.51 million in early 2016.
By the time the home had settled and the family moved in, their relationship was over with their private life being aired in public.
Pope moved in with young children Jordan and Emmy and went about renovating the family home, around the time Foran was stood down indefinitely by the Parramatta Eels for personal issues.
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The story, which raged early last year, fell off the radar when Foran moved to the New Zealand Warriors, where he had a mixed season in the 17 games he played.
While the heat is now back on the championship half-back to settle the fresh turmoil, a new budding romance has been making the headlines over the past week.
His Instagram features his new relationship with 48 year old former Central Coast hairdresser, fitness instructor Karina May, a mother of six.
The long-time Manly Sea Eagle, who left the Warriors to return to Sydney because he wanted to be closer to his kids, has not commented on his plans after the auction.
It now has modern updates, with renovated living and dining spaces, as well as a brand new kitchen, installed by Pope.
The full brick home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a home office and a 15 metre swimming pool.
Ray White Freshwater agents Graham Bennett and Bernard Hachenberg have set an October 28 auction.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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<div class="kno-ecr-pt kno-fb-ctx" data-ved="0ahUKEwiWr8qlhsfVAhVFJ5QKHWHmCX8Q3B0ItwIoATAT">He's secured a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-st+marys-124591914%20" target="_blank">modern brick home</a> in St Marys, a far cry from his hometown of Cronulla.</div>
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<div class="kno-ecr-pt kno-fb-ctx" data-ved="0ahUKEwiWr8qlhsfVAhVFJ5QKHWHmCX8Q3B0ItwIoATAT">The energetic forward found a tenant at $350 a week, reflecting a 2.2 percent yield.</div>
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Ikonomidis bought the home just before the new first home buyer grant scheme came in at the start of July.
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<div class="kno-ecr-pt kno-fb-ctx" data-ved="0ahUKEwiWr8qlhsfVAhVFJ5QKHWHmCX8Q3B0ItwIoATAT">The young attacking midfielder, who has six caps for the Soccerroo's, has been in Italy since he was 16 after coming through Lazio's youth team.</div>
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<div class="kno-ecr-pt kno-fb-ctx" data-ved="0ahUKEwiWr8qlhsfVAhVFJ5QKHWHmCX8Q3B0ItwIoATAT">He has been on loan at Salernitana and Danish side Aarhus GF in recent years as he tries to establish himself in the Australia side for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.</div>
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<div class="kno-ecr-pt kno-fb-ctx" data-ved="0ahUKEwiWr8qlhsfVAhVFJ5QKHWHmCX8Q3B0ItwIoATAT">It has been rumoured that Ikonomidis is set for a permanent switch to a Seria B side in search of first team football away from Lazio, a team full of stars.</div>
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The environmentalist painter Richard Weatherly and wife Jenny are selling Mirranawarra, their Victorian estate.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-vic-dunkeld-7923138" target="_blank">113 hectare Dunkeld property</a>, on the edge of the Grampians around 280 kilometres west of Melbourne, comes with two houses.
Richard said a lot of his artistic work was motivated by his observations of the Grampians surroundings and local birds.
It has been the principal residence of the couple for over a decade after they paid $850,000 in 2005.
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They were only the second owners. The original owners built the three bedroom homestead with mudbricks, local timber and stonework in the early 1980s.
There is also two bedroom cottage, which Richard used as his studio and painting space for his works that specialise in birds.
Ruralco Property Camperdown agent Peter Worden has set a $1.5 million price tag.
Richard received an OAM in 2015 for his lifetime contribution to the visual arts, the environment and conservation.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian property section.
 
 
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Professor, author, high-profile feminist and NRL adviser Catharine Lumby and her lawyer husband Duncan Fine are selling their Vaucluse home.
The longstanding social commentator paid $3.74 million for the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-vaucluse-126565010" target="_blank">Hillside Avenue home</a> in 2014.
Set on 580 sqm, the solid brick 1940s home with views over Rose Bay has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a swimming pool.
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Belle Property Double Bay agent Albert Sassoon has scheduled an October 30 auction.
Lumby has been advising the NRL on cultural change and education programs for players since 2004.
Lumby had entered academia in 2000 and joined Macquarie University in 2013 having previously been the foundation chair of the media and communications depart at Sydney University.
She sits on the Council of the National Museum of Australia.
Vaucluse has just two sales this year in excess of $10 million, the priciest a Clairvaux Road home that fetched $15 million off market.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
 
 
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A near-new home on the seaside strip at Middle Park, designed by Bojan Simic Architecture to resemble a ship, has been listed for sale.
The luxury residence at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-middle+park-126396874" target="_blank">203 Beaconsfield Parade</a> has been listed by Chisholm &amp; Gamon, Elwood, agent Torsten Kasper.
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After its three year construction project, it was finished in February and now listed as the owners, the Moreno family are spending most of their time overseas.
Offered are due October 9, with a price guide of $6.9 million to $7.5 million for the three bedroom home with 150sq m of terraces and 370sq m of internal space.
This article was first published in The Weekend Australian property section.
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