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.

Joel Robinson

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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Sydney&#39;s high profile TV executive, David Leckie and his charity cheerleader wife, Skye, have listed their Centennial Park home, Lactura.

The grand two storey home has played host to numerous private soirees.

Hidden behind its Lang Road hedging, there&#39;s the grand open plan living interiors along with the rear Hamptons style entertaining areas.

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The giants of the Sydney social scene apparently want more than $11 million at its August 13 auction.

The McGrath estate agents Dominique Ogilvie and Ben Collier&nbsp;will need more than $12 million for it to claim the suburb record set by the young IT entreprenuer Mike Cannon-Brookes last year.

David says he loves his Southern Highlands farm and that&#39;s why they are downsizing in Sydney.

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Skye, who has just returned from holidaying at Capri and London, is now on the lookout for a chic apartment.

She rose to prominence in the late 80&#39;s as the group public relations officer for retailer David Jones. Skye has been a devoted charity fundraiser helping raise millions over the years especially as the Gold Dinner ambassador for Sydney&#39;s Children Hospital Foundation.

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The couple have owned on Lang Road since 1998 when David was chief executive of the Nine Network under Kerry Packer.

He recently finished up his consultancy at Kerry Stokes&#39; Channel 7 with hopes of keeping busy after admitting having an enduring passion for the industry where he regularly triumphed in the nightly ratings.

They paid $2.5 million for the four bedroom home on its corner 1031 sqm block. Leckie recalled last week, in something of an unseemly reference in the Fairfax press, that he had bought the house without telling his wife.

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The 1910 residence now comes with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, gourmet kitchen and a grand formal lounge and dining room with marble fireplaces.

The Will Dangar designed gardens surround the Hamptons style outdoor entertaining area which&nbsp;features a heated pool.

Their is a pool house with guest studio and tiered TV room where Leckie watched the evening news and sports from when he ruled the networks.

As one of their sons prepares to finish school, the couple don&#39;t need such a large home.

They are looking towards the harbourside suburbs as they consider several apartments.

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They retain their Robertson retreat Mulberry Farm which comes with a&nbsp;Richard Rowe-designed home.

&quot;The farm is really important to me and that&#39;s why I&#39;m selling this place to downsize,&quot; he told The Australian.

&quot;I&#39;ve learnt a lot about farming and I&#39;m looking at a couple of thousand acres now.

&quot;If there&#39;s nothing out there for me, I&#39;m more than happy being a farmer.&quot;

This article was first published in the Daily Telegraph.

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Skye and David Leckie list Centennial Park home Lactura

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The boss of Cranswick Wines Australia, Graham Cranswick-Smith, has listed his Milsons Point penthouse following another penthouse purchase, this one in the eastern suburbs.
Graham paid $3.58 million for the home in February last year, two weeks after he sold his McMahon Point mansion, Villa Medusa, to tech guru Daniel Petre and his wife Carolyn.
McGrath Neutral Bay agents Jordan Black and Nigel Mukhi have the listing which goes to auction <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-milsons+point-123055154" target="_blank">July 30 with $3.9 million hopes</a>.
Showcasing over 300 sqm of indoor and outdoor living, the Mirvac built penthouse has four bedrooms, two renovated limestone bathrooms and a home office.
A wraparound entertainers' balcony offers gun barrel, 270 degree views of the Harbour Bridge.
There's also an upper level expansive alfresco sun deck with Jacuzzi.
Cranswick-Smith founded Cranswick Wines in 1991 when he initiated a management buy-out of Diageo's bulk winemaking facility in the Riverina region of New South Wales.
Since then Graham has transformed from producing bulk wine for major Australian producers to producing and marketing it's own broad range of Australian varietal wines, with a strong reputation for excellent quality and outstanding value for money.  
 
 
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Cranswick wine owner looks for quick harbour front flip

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The Wagner construction clan, one of Queensland's richest, have snapped up an apartment in the Gold Coast tower, Soul.
The Toowoomba family paid $2.7 million for the 46th floor, four bedroom sub-penthouse that traded at $3.8 when bought in 2013 by the Sherrin family in the Juniper development.
This article was first published in The Weekend Australian.
 
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Henry Wagner buys into Soul

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Chef Steve Cumper has listed his Tasmanian farm, Silver Creek. 
The 1890's home was one of the first in the now trendy Cygnet, Huon Valley locality. 
Owner Steve Cumper is a popular figure in the area, owning the Red Velvet Lounge, one of Cygnet's hotspots. 
There's <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-tas-cygnet-122792434" target="_blank">$490,000 plus hopes</a> through Amber Leighton at Your Home Realty. 
The charming five bedroom home sits on four hectares, south of Hobart, where big-city refugees are living the dream. 
There's a separate studio in the grounds with a dam, stockyards, timber sheds and a hot house. 
It's where he grows vegetables and herbs. 
Cumper the winner of Country Style magazine’s first ever National Country Chef of the Year award made his name at Soulmama at the St Kilda seabaths. 
His iconic The Red Velvet Lounge on Cygnet's main street was included in a 2014 issue of the Wall Street Journal. 
Cumper is a keen participant in the Product of the Huon Valley network. 
He, like many of the local foodies, was attracted some two decades ago to Cygnet by the superb local produce.
This article was first published in The Weekend Australian.
 
 
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Silver Creek, Cygnet, Tasmania farm offering

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The former Swisse Vitamins owner Stephen Ring has bought in Sorrento following the $1.67 billion sale of the company.
He paid $7.58 million for the cottage, Iluka which hadn't been traded since the 1920's.
Set on a large 1800 sqm parcel, the absolute beachfront home included a jetty and a boat shed with direct frontage to Sullivans Bay.
The sale was secured by RT Edgar Portsea agents Warwick Anderson and Ilze Moran who had the property on the market since late 2014.
It was built for the Boyd family, pastoralists from the Western District.
The Swisse Vitamin tablets date back to Stephen's dad Kevin's St Kilda naturopathics shop in the early 1970s. 
This article was first published in The Weekend Australian.
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Swisse sale proceeds poured into Sorrento purchase

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Former Sydney Lord Mayor Nelson Meers and his wife Carole have listed their long held Bayview mansion.
The couple have owned the property for two decades, having paid $950,000 in 1996.
The property was refurbished and developed in 2005 into an elegant five bedroom Tuscan villa.
Framed by Italian and French style manicured gardens, the grand estate sits on 4118 sqm with views over Pittwater.
Timber French doors lead out from the living areas to the entertaining terrace, portico and infinity edge pool.
Downstairs features a classical billiard room, a bar and a wine cellar.
The property is listed through Kerrie Patterson at Patterson Morton Real Estate.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Former Sydney Lord Mayor Nelson Meers lists his long held Bayview home

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The business woman, Lynne Tietzel, who was inducted into the Guild Internationale Des Fromagers, has sold her home in North Bondi.
Tietzel, founder of Australia on a Plate which brought European cheese to Australia, and husband Paul secured a $2.6 million sale through Sandy Kogan of Richardson &amp; Wrench Bondi Beach.
The couple have owned the home, with swimming pool and cabana, since they paid $702,500 in 2001.
They will be spending more time at Coorabell, where they secured a $1.25 million retreat in February.
Formed in 1995, Australian on a Plate was awarded the Vogue Magazine Excellence Award in 2008 and Outstanding Food Supplier Award in 2009.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Business woman Lynne Tietzel has sold her North Bondi home

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The Boyd Baker House, one of the most important Robin Boyd-designed homes, has been listed for sale in regional Victoria near Bacchus Marsh.
Only ever having two owners in 50 years, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-long+forest-122757990" target="_blank">The Boyd Baker House</a> was commissioned by mathematician and academic, Dr Michael Baker and his wife, Rosemary.
Completed in 1965, the property was listed for 2014 auction, but passed in.
It is being sold by the Mitrakas family who bought the home in 2006. It is offered at $1.65 million through RT Edgar Gisborne agent Ray Cashmore.
Peter, a Boyd fanatic, and wife Mary opened the home to paying guests in 2007 to appreciate the modernist masterpiece.
In 2008 radio broadcast Tim Ross wed Michelle Glew at the home.
Michael and wife Rosemary commissioned Boyd for the design and build which began in 1964, two years after they arrived from England.
The heritage listed modernist mid-century property on 12 hectares on a large scrubby bush block is surrounded by the Long Forest Conservation Reserve.
The Long Forest Road home bears Boyd signatures internal courtyard and local stones finishes. Highly geometric in its form, it is a square building with small central pond.
It actually comprises of three buildings designed by Boyd and the equally distinguished Roy Grounds.
The dower house, also known as the Elizabeth Sticklen House (1968) was designed by Boyd and the library building, which was constructed during the 1970s, was designed by Grounds.
This article was first published in The Weekend Australian.
 
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The Robin Boyd Baker House for sale

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Former NRL Cronulla forward Ben Ross and his wife, Renai Sola, have listed their impressive Cronulla penthouse apartment.
The couple moved into the three bedroom, three bathroom apartment shortly after Ben proposed to Renai in 2008, while he was still at the Sharks.
The family, now with two daughters, are tipped to stay in the shire.
The three bedroom apartment, 200 metres from the heart of Cronulla, is a top floor fully renovated entertainers' pad.
It comes with two large balconies, private lift and ocean front views a dream.
Ben said that they love the fact there are stairs with direct access to the beach which they overlook from both balconies.
Greg Gilbert agents Alex Pitsis and Nathan Ogilvie have set an August 4 auction.
Originally from Queensland, Ross headed south to start his NRL career at St George Illawarra, before heading to Penrith.
He joined Cronulla in 2006 but only featured in 45 games over a three year period due to numerous injuries and suspensions.
Ross moved to South Sydney Rabbitohs for a year in 2010, then Ross returned to Cronulla for the 2012-13 seasons.
He always wanted to retire on his own terms, and with his neck held together with screws and plates, did so at the end of the 2013 season.
He played a remarkable 64 NRL matches after doctors declared he was just a millimetre away from life in a wheelchair.
Ross was offered a contract from then Super League club London Broncos but declined.
He is now the national welfare manager of Men of League which aims to provide assistance and support to players, coaches, referees, officials and administrators from all levels of the game.
Ross is also community ambassador for the Sharks and the NRL.
He recently revealed on social media that he secured his coaching accreditation as a senior club coach.
"Pumped to finally get my Coaching Accreditation! Now to find a team to coach... Any suggestions?" he popped onto his Instagram page.
The median unit price in Cronulla is peaking at $740,000, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Former Sharks forward Ben Ross lists his Cronulla penthouse

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Racing couple Gai and Robbie Waterhouse have finally secured the sale of their longtime former Mosman family home.
It was pulled from February auction then given a steadfast $5.4 million asking price.
The four bedroom property, which has been in the Waterhouse family for 32 years, had come with an initial price guide of $6 million plus.
No sale price has emerged but it sold through 2088 Realty listing agent Sally-Anne Lawlor who advised most of the buyer interest has come from developers.
But with a late start the buyers were a family from Kogorah Bay.
The racing couple will make a tidy gain from the Clifton Gardens home having paid $457,500 in 1983.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mosman-121723666" target="_blank">Burrawong Avenue</a> property was designed with wall to wall windows highlighting the harbour views over Shark Island and beyond.
The master bedroom suite comes with an impressive hat display cabinet filled with Gai's hats and fascinators from past race days.
They now prefer the Balmoral aspect along with their Mittagong retreat, Dunsinea.
Their bookmaker son, Tom and his wife Hoda were $13 million buyers at Balmoral in 2013, with their luxury Balmoral Beach apartment sold to his aunt, Louise Raedler-Waterhouse paying $4.38 million. Their daughter Kate and her husband Luke Ricketson also live at Balmoral.
Mosman's median house price has been around $3.2 million this year with the top recorded sale being $12.8 million.
Local agent Robert Simeon recently noted Mosman was experiencing the Sydney-wide trend of low listings.
His figures showed just 42 houses on the market as at June 30, compared to an average 70 over the prior five years.
"We are now seeing record low listings which only strengthens the markets," Simeon said.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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