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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The classic Edgecliff trophy home Carmel, that has had a who's who of owners, has hit the market with $19 million hopes.
Designed by renowned architect F.Glynn Gilling, the 1930s Mediterranean inspired villa comprises five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
It offers 180 degree views across Sydney Harbour from its 1291 sqm elevated parcel.
Nearby Woollahra’s $16.5 million record was set last November when Listowel was sold by business Costa Vrisakis to the Levy family.
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The home with original period detailing sits privately amid manicured gardens, sprawling level lawn, swimming pool and a number of established trees including frangipanis, magnolias, citrus.
Gilling's highly acclaimed design characteristics are still identifiable, with the grand entry foyer, sweeping staircase, ornate marble fireplaces and circular terraces.
It's played home to the likes of the Murdochs, the late newspaper figure Rupert Henderson, mogul Ezra Norton and the Penfolds-Hyland clan. 
It was built in the 1930s for prominent stockbroker Stanley Utz.
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The home's more recent history saw it sell in 1987 when Hong Kong bank director Warren Kitson, who at the time was building Wallaroy House in Woollahra, paid around $2.6 million.
He went on to sell the home three years later for $3.25 million in 1990 when bought by the Mellick family.
They in turn sold the home to Roche Group managing director Dominic Roche and wife Kathryn Mellick in 1999 at $4.5 million.
Just two years later the Roche's made a quick profit, flipping the house for $6,775,000.
The current vendors are Greenstone Partners founder and executive chairman Scott Malcolm and his wife Jane Taylor.
They downsized to Elizabeth Bay last year, securing themselves an $8.55 million Billyard Avenue apartment.
 
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Edgecliff trophy home Carmel listed for the first time in 16 years

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The Davis Cup coach Lleyton Hewitt and wife Bec have spent $12.7 million on a newly built Georgian style Toorak residence.
It comes after the Hewitt's recent departure from Sydney with the recent $5 million sale of their home in Kenthurst which cost $3 million in 2006, just before he won the Queen's Club Championship in Wimbledon. Bec and Lleyton were both big celebrities in their own right before they combined their star power, after a whirlwind romance in 2005.
He was the then Wimbledon champion and she was a star of the enduring soapie, Home and Away.
There's no tennis court on the Hewitt's new Toorak abode set on one of Toorak's finest boulevards.
The new Georgian style residence was recently built by Peter Johnston's Royale Constructions.
Their Melbourne base, a $10 million penthouse atop the Yve building on St Kilda Road remains for sale on the Sotheby's International website.
The apartment offers 710 sqm internal space and 443 sqm outdoor living space over levels 19 and 20.
The couple are now spending most of their time in Melbourne, although he has a new endeavour, leading the elite Albany Tennis Academy at Windsor High School in The Bahamas where they first moved  when they purchased a $3.8 million property in 2009.  
"This new chapter of my career at the Albany Sports Academy allows me the opportunity to train, lead and grow rising stars from around the world in the game I love," Hewitt said on its launch earlier this month. Albany is a luxury resort community jointly owned by Tavistock Group, Tiger Woods and Ernie Els.
This article was first posted in the Saturday Telegraph.
 
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Lleyton and Bec Hewitt spend $12.7 million on Georgian Toorak trophy home

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Bondi's red-hot property market appears to be triggering an artistic exodus.
Filmmaker Stephan Elliott, one of Australia's leading film directors and screenwriters, has listed his Bondi Beach pad amid speculation he's set to travel overseas with his husband, Wil Bevolley.
The director, best-known for 1994 movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, paid $886,000 in 2011.
Set in a revived Art Deco block of six, the two bedroom apartment (above and below), is just 100 metres from the famous beach, though the Bondi FlickerFest judge is more likely indoors judging films.
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In 2011 Stephan directed A Few Best Men, a wedding-gone-wrong comedy starring the likes of Rebel Wilson and Olivia Newton-John.
He has also directed a segment in Rio I Love You called I Think I'm In Love featuring Home and Away star Ryan Kwanten. The film is based on the true story of how Stephan met Wil during the publicity tour for Priscilla.
After one inspection Phillips Pantzer Donnelley listing agent Mary Cronin is already quoting more than the initial $1.3 million price guide.
The loss of artistic edge also sees the last of Bondi's links to singer-songwriter Missy Higgins.
Her artist sister has sold for $1.72 million at North Bondi, prior to its auction at around $220,000 over expectations through Raine &amp; Horne agent Monique March.
Missy Higgins paid $636,000 in 2005, the year she won five ARIA's and an MTV Australia award.
She called it home for nearly 10 years before selling to her parents in 2015 who sold to Missy's sister, artist Nicola.
 
 
  
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The North Bondi apartment passed through the family of singer-songwriter Missy Higgins has sold in double quick time.
It fetched $1.72 million prior to its auction and $220,000 over expectations through Raine &amp; Horne agent Monique March.
Higgins paid $636,000 in 2005, the year she won five ARIA's and an MTV Australia award.
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She called it home for nearly 10 years before selling to her parents in 2015.
A few months later her parents sold to Missy's sister, artist Nicola, who was the vendor.
The two bedroom beachside apartment is set in a block of four with a private garden.
 
 
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Levi Strauss managing director Paul Sweet has sold his renovated Edwardian home in Brighton for $2,575,000
Sweet extended the single level <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-brighton-124993634" target="_blank">Brickwood Street</a> home having paid $713,000 in 2001.
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Behind the classic exterior lies four bedrooms and two bathrooms which had $2.2 million plus price hopes through Marshall White.
It comes with herringbone matte timber floors, Mooi lighting, honeycomb and subway tiles and plantation shutters as part of the recent makeover.
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The Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh has moved back into her unsold Dover Heights home, and is loving its vast amount of space.
Her <a href="https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Zh0-8Tu8xRwJ:www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-double%2Bbay-420861526+&amp;cd=3&amp;hl=en&amp;ct=clnk&amp;gl=au&amp;client=firefox-b-ab" target="_blank">Double Bay</a> apartment - which has been her base during the filming of the first series of RHOS - secured tenants mid-week, snapped up at around $2700 a week.
Marsh has been unpacking for the past fortnight at her luxury home after it was passed in at February auction.
The highest offer came in at $7.7 million to McGrath agent Peter Starr, but that wasn't enough for the property princess who was holding out for $8 million.
Architects Neil Mackenzie and Heidi Pronk of Mackenzie Pronk designed the home in 2009 taking its views towards the four headlands as inspiring the faux stone concept for the four level home.
The six bedroom home comes with a gym, cinema, heated plunge pool and a rooftop terrace.
There's even a so-called egg bath - imported from Italy - where you look out towards Bondi Beach with the champagne flute on the side, she told would-be buyers.
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<div data-ad-size="4x4" data-device-type="web">It now home for their three children and two toy poodles, Bondi and Bronte who have come through quarantine.</div>
The house still remains on the market while she hunts for the family's next project, which she insists will be in the east. 
"I can't say how much I am loving to be back, though we will move down the track," she said.
The $2,700 a week Double Bay apartment cost Marsh $3.5 million in 2015, when all the family were based in Shanghai.
Designed by architect Kann Finch, the three bedroom, three bathroom Bay Street apartment hit the market through LJ Hooker agent Dean Cassidy who suggested it was "unquestionably one of Double Bay's finest apartments."
The property princess - who was named as ambassador for the wishingwell out of home care charity this week - isn't the only Real Housewife active in the property market.
The former Miss Australia, Nicole Gazal O'Neil and husband, Adam, who is Queens Gate, London based, recently snapped up a home in Vaucluse for $7 million.
Marsh founded industrial and commercial agency Billicorp in 2003 which she sold 10 years later to LJ Hooker.
Her first Sydney property buy was in 1994 when she paid $260,000 for a two bedroom art deco apartment in Rose Bay which she sold a decade later for $620,000.
This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph. 
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Real Housewives Krissy Marsh leases Double Bay home

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The former NRL star Ben Barba has sought tenants for his Caringbah South home after moving to France.
Barba, who was pivotal in the Cronulla Sharks Premiership winning team last season, now plays for rugby union side Toulon after signing a lucrative two and a half year deal.
The recently vacated two bedroom home with upstairs loft cost Barba $1.18 million in 2014 following his move from Brisbane.
It was first listed in early April at $1,100 per week through Century 21 Cronulla agent Ashlee Dorant, who has now amended the asking rent to $1000 a week. 
The listing photos were taken in the dreary weather we've had over the last few weeks.
The images show a completely bare home, with the outdoor entertaining area looking out onto a rain soaked decking.
His four bedroom Everton Park home just outside of Brisbane continues to be a rental after he left Queensland for the Shire.
It cost him $769,000 in 2013.
Barba has made his French rugby union debut for Toulon last month, coming on late in the Top 14 club's loss to Brive.
The former Cronulla NRL full-back, who left Australia amid uncertainty over his NRL future after a second positive illicit drugs test, made two tackles in the match.
Barba has four daughters with his girlfriend Ainslie Currie.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Ben Barba rents out vacant Caringbah South home

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Veteran Melbourne caterer Peter Rowland and wife Susan have sold their longtime Toorak mansion which was listed last month with $10 million hopes through Marshall White Armidale agent Justin Long.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-toorak-124803974" target="_blank">Their elegant Parisian style home</a> complete with large banquet hall with antique limestone fireplaces had been home for three decades having bought the 748 sq m block for $1,175,000 in 1991.
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Its facade was such a hit that a spate of copycat homes followed in the neighbourhood.
The sale possibly topped $100 million in trophy home sales so far this year.
Another quick Toorak sale saw ANZ chief financial officer Nick Freeman sell his contemporary five bedroom home opposite Toorak House which had $6 million hopes through Abercromby's.
There's still no settlement on the former Toorak house of his ex-boss Mike Smith, who sold his home earlier this year on its second marketing campaign.
It looked like the retired banker had found a buyer late last year, however the deal fell through after the Chinese buyer failed to get Foreign Investment Review Board approval. 
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian Mansion Australia section. 
 
 
 
 
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Veteran Melbourne caterer Peter Rowland sells grand Toorak Mansion

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Former Queensland Treasurer Keith DeLacy and wife Yvonne are selling their inner Brisbane penthouse.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-brisbane+city-125243466" target="_blank">two level Queen Street apartment</a> in the MacArthur Chambers building cost $1.75 million in 2008.
The building takes its name from General Douglas MacArthur who commandeered the premises as a base during World War 11.
Keith, who was Queensland Treasurer from 1989 to 1996, and is now involved in agricultural start-ups suggests the apartment was perfect for an executive to hold meetings.
It's being offered through Ray White Ascot agent Ian Cuneo.
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They've also listed their long-held family home in Redlynch, 13 kilometres inland from Cairns.
Debbie North at Cairns Property Office is asking for offers over $1 million for the property which comes with two separate residences.
The couple paid $80,000 some three decades ago for the 8,622 sqm parcel. Construction was finished in 1989. DeLacy was the member for Cairns between 1983 and 1998.
They're set to use the proceeds of both properties to consolidate in Brisbane. 
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian Mansion Australia section. 
 
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The North Bondi apartment that has been in the ownership of Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins family for 12 years is set to be sold.
It's been listed by Missy's sister, artist Nicola Higgins, with <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/1-57-wairoa-avenue-north-bondi-nsw/property-details-buy-residential-10970818/" target="_blank">$1.5 million price hopes</a>.
Missy bought the art deco apartment for $636,000 in 2005, the same year she won five ARIA's and an MTV Australia award.
She called it home for 10 years before selling to her parents in 2015, who then sold it to Nicola later that year.
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The two bedroom beachside apartment is set in a block of four with a private garden.
Missy sold her Abbotsford warehouse apartment conversion in March last year.
The three bedroom red-brick residence fetched over $2.2 million.
The North Bondi apartment has a May 2 auction date with Raine &amp; Horne agents Monique March and Kat Osadchuk.
 
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