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 former Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie and Sally McKenzie have their Coogee penthouse listed for November 10 auction.
The two level apartment that comes with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and four car spaces last traded at $2,825,000 when bought off the plan in boomtime 2010.
Settlement after construction came in early 2012.
It failed to sell at auction in October last year, languishing unsold for the past year.
Its recent price guidance had eased just prior to the new auction campaign from $2.6 million plus to $2,575,000 plus only last month.
The <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/apartment-unit-flat/nsw/coogee/?adid=2011492931&amp;sp=2">Coogee Bay Road</a> apartment has been listed through Ballard Property last month.
The 385-square-metre spread is in a block of eight, which technically sits in Randwick, but is marketed as Coogee. 
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Former Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie set for Coogee property loss

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The historic inner-city abode of former Newcastle Lord Mayor Jeff McCloy and wife Tracey has hit the market, seeking offers over $2 million.
The McCloys have it listed through PRD Nationwide Newcastle agent Mark Kentwell.
The five bedroom residence is at <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/122-church-street-the-hill/Property-Details-buy-residential-7722264" target="_blank">122 Church Street, The Hill</a>. It cost $2.4 million in early 2008.
The move follows Jeff’s resignation as Lord Mayor in August.
“Now that Jeff is no longer serving as Mayor, the couple has no need for such a significant inner-city residence,” Mark Kentwell said.
The Belmont-based McCloys purchased the 1880 property, known as Egmont House, as a second home in 2008, then engaging Suters Architects and Graph Building in 2009 to renovation the property which has water views.
The marketing material says the "tri-level residence melds historic charm with modern sophistication."
It comes with a lift, gym and home office and also has a semi-self contained section suitable for a live in nanny.
The property was offered to the market earlier this year with Walkom Real Estate seeking offers between $2.6 million and $3 million, but was withdrawn recently.
 
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Former mayor Jeff McCloy lists Newcastle home

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Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife, Lady Cosgrove, have listed their Neutral Bay home following the couple's recent move to their official, vice-regal residences, nearby Admiralty House in Kirribilli and Government House in Canberra.
It is a three-storey luxury Spruson Street semi.
McGrath Estate Agents expect $2.1 million plus at its November 15 auction.
They paid $1.95 million in 2007, two years after Sir Peter ended his term as the Defence Force chief.
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A Blackheath cottage in the New South Wales Blue Mountains, owned by potter Peter Rushforth, sold for $1.02 million.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-blackheath-117870503" target="_blank">Set on 6.5 hectares</a>, it came with his studio and orchard.
Le Var has been the mountain sanctuary of one of Australia's national treasures for several decades.
Art critic John McDonald wrote on Rushforth late last year during a S.H. Ervin Gallery exhibition of the potter's work, the largest since a survey at the National Gallery of Victoria in 1985.
"At that time, Rushforth was a mere 65 years old; today he is 92 and still working assiduously in his Blue Mountains studio," McDonald wrote in Fairfax papers.
He noted Rushforth's artistic interests developed while being held as a prisoner of war in Changi.
He was appointed the first pottery teacher at the National Art School in the early 1950s – then known as East Sydney Technical College. The main farmhouse has one section built with thick walls out of local stone, the rest of the flowing house in weatherboard. 
Domain Group's senior economist recently noted overall Blue Mountains house prices  has increase 10.4% in the year to June.
Blackheath saw 13.6% annual growth, the fourth best result according to Domain Group which had Blaxland's 19.3% annual growth the best.
Blaxland - $537,500, 19.3%
Leura - $577,500, 19.1%
Faulconbridge - $500,000, 17%
Blackheath - $420,500, 13.6%
Hazelbrook - $392,500, 12.1%
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The Sydney retreat of Catherine and Paul Evans, the founding partner of Ironbridge Capital, has $5.5 million plus hopes for its November 11 auction.
The beachfront Pittwater retreat house last traded in the stronger market of pre-global financial crisis 2007 for $6.5 million when it was sold by former Austrade chief executive Peter Grey and his wife Margaret.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-clareville-118037567" target="_blank">Framed by Norfolk Palms</a>, it is set on a level 700 square metres with lawns to the sand surrounded by charming picket fences.
The five-bedroom Delecta Avenue property overlooking Pittwater has been listed by Glenn Lee of Raine &amp; Horne Palm Beach.
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Former South African rugby winger Kevin Schraader, who converted to league, playing for Canterbury in the late 1990s, has sold his contemporary Woollahra residence for $4.2 million.
Title Tattle gathers he is swapping elsewhere within Woollahra, buying the prized $7.45 million heritage residence, Althorne on Edgecliff Road through Sothebys International.
The redundant contemporary Wallis Street, Woollahra property was listed <a href="https://www.dijones.com.au/1618071/" target="_blank">through Di Jones agents Gary Sands and Jane Schumann</a> with $4 million expectations.
It last traded in 2011 at $3.9 million.
Title Tattle recalls it was built in 2000 on its 270 square metre block to a design by architect Alexander Tzannes on the former Hamilton Beach carpet shop site which was bought in 1996 by Sabrina Van der Linden-Wolanski, who commissioned Tzannes to design adjoining houses.
Althorne, the mid-Victorian mansion was sold by the Evans family who had initial $9 million price hopes.
The six-bedroom, five-bathroom 1872 residence is on a north-facing 1023 square metre block which was from the Conley family for $2.56 million in 1998.
It had been renovated and extended by Paul Davies Architects and Heritage Consultants with interiors by designer Darryl Gordon and gardens by landscaper William Dangar.
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Interior design expert Greg Natale, recently awarded Belle Designer of the Year for 2014, has listed his Darlinghurst investment apartment.
Set in the Republic complex, it is an executive style one bedroom apartment up for November 3 auction.
The spacious apartment with soaring ceilings and mezzanine level features a Murano Chandelier along with super sleek Basaltini flooring and high gloss joinery perfection.
All very expansive and extravagant from the founder of Greg Natale Design.
The 60 square metre plus apartment is being marketed by Monique Eyles at ke3property.com.au as an opportunity for the smartest of investors to "not only take advantage of Natale's interior design masterdom" but also to enjoy the superior rental yields.
The gross return has been 6.5% per annum over the last couple of years, managed as part of the agencies' suite of executive letting properties in its Your Home Away From Home division.
She estimates the yield is 1.8% above traditional long term.
His recent honour was the Belle and Coco Republic Interior Designer of the year for 2014. Now in their fourth year, the judging panel included Coco Republic executive director Anthony Spon-Smith, the then Belle Editor-in-chief Neale Whitaker and interior designer and blogger Dana Tomic-Hughes. The awards’ international judge is celebrated New York-based designer and retailer Jonathan Adler. 
The finalists were Andrew Parr and Jonathan Richards at SJB Interiors, Sarah Davison Interior Design, Arent &amp; Pyke and Pascale Gomes-McNabb.
The apartment at <a href="https://www.ke3property.com.au/Sales-Detail.aspx?id=KE3316&amp;wlid=097801cf-7ea1-4e97-82fb-dbf420c02974" target="_blank">8/281-283 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst</a> is in the Republic 1 building designed by Burley Katon Halliday.
Natale bought it off the plan in 1998 for $340,000 settling on its completion in 2000 by Trafalgar Properties.
Burley Katon Halliday won the commission after Trafalgar's chairman, Robert Whyte, saw its Spring, Potts Point, cafe interiors.
The 6,000-square-metre project transformed the mostly vacant site surrounded by Bourke, Burton, Liverpool and Palmer streets.
The residential development replaced the old Sargents Pie Factory. 
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Sydney architect Domenic Alvaro’s strikingly small, five storey Surry Hills house has been sold for $1.88 million ahead of its October 18 scheduled auction.

There had been revised <a href="https://www.bresicwhitney.com.au/buy/8-belmore-lane-surry-hills-9730" target="_blank">$1.8 million plus guidance</a> having been initially listed with $1,875,000 plus hopes.

The one bedroom trophy home – known as Small House – has been credited for its exceptional urban architectural and interiors features.

It has been listed by BresicWhitney agents Ivan Bresic and Shannon Whitney by Domenic and wife, Sue after the birth of baby, Alessia.

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The Grand Designs Australia television host Peter Maddison dubbed 8 Belmore Lane the "house of millimetres" having been conceived after buying what were three car spaces on a corner in Surry Hills and building a five-storey house above it.

Its owner-architect Domenic Alvaro won the World Architecture Festival's World House of the Year in 2011.

The home comes with an internal floor space of 177 square metres on its tiny 42-square-metre plot. So not for everyone.

 

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Above: The home's floorplan

Inspired by architects in Tokyo who work with incredible small spaces, the house is built from prefabricated concrete. The locals say its where Sydney's old underworld figures used to meet to do deals.

The block cost $230,000 in 2008, and despite the tiny size of the parcel of land, the house has two bathrooms, living, kitchen and dining areas. Plus rooftop.

The price works out to be around $30,000 for every step from the front door, up to its rooftop.
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Domenic Alvaro's Small House, Surry Hills sold at $1.88 million 

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The former Brisbane Lions player and now North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has lowered his price expectations for his former Hawthorne, Brisbane home.
The 1925 Hawthorne home is a renovated four-bedroom Queenslander on Barton Road which is being marketed <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-hawthorne-117761879" target="_blank">through Harcourts Inner East</a> agent Conrad Leisemann.
<a href="https://propertyobserver.com.au/forward-planning/advice-and-hot-topics/celebrity-property-news/35689-north-melbourne-kangaroos-coach-brad-scott-s-former-hawthorne-brisbane-home-fails-to-sell" target="_blank">It came with $1.8 million plus price guidance after the mid-September</a>, but now is listed for sale seeking $1.7 million plus offers.
The home, on a 810 square metre block, with a swimming pool, was marketed as being located in one of Brisbane's premier suburbs.
The Queenslander has integrated indoor and outdoor living space spread over two levels since its 2005 renovation. It has 254 square metres space.
It was last available for rent at $1050 a week in April last year, having first been available in 2006 at $1300 a week.
Scott paid $570,000 in 2002. There have been four sales since August last year between $1,208,000 to $1,425,000 on the street, plus a $5.1 million riverfront sale.
Last year he paid about $2,175,000 for his house in the Melbourne suburb of Malvern.
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Kangaroo Brad Scott lowers redundant Brisbane home price expectations

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With $3.3 million plus expectations, the celebrity chef Bill Granger and his wife Natalie Elliott have listed their Bronte house.
<a href="https://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/house/nsw/bronte/?adid=2011488610&amp;sp=11" target="_blank">The Californian bungalow</a> last traded in April 2008 for $2.88 million when it was bought from Genevieve and David Waldie, managing director and founder of telco carrier Frontier Networks.
The couple and their three daughters Edie, Ines and Bunny live now in London, and reportedly expect to eventually return to Sydney.
Pauline Goodyer, of Goodyer Real Estate, has the November 1 auction Yanko Avenue offering.
The four-bedroom, two level house features an open-plan living and kitchen area that overlooks a north-facing garden. 
It was available for rent most recently at $2,300 a week, first coming onto the market in 2012 at $2000 a week.
The 590 square metre block, is a short walk to the sand, surf and the buzzing beachfront cafes of Bronte.
Of course Bills Bondi at 79 Hall Street, Bondi is the recent new addition to his stable of restaurants around the world.
About $60 for two for breakfast has been the review guidance. 
Good Food's Terry Durack noted it had the classics - ricotta hotcakes, sweetcorn fritters and those curdy, creamy, almost mousse-like scrambled eggs ($14.50) - mixed in with almond milk chia seed pots with berries, pomegranate and coconut yoghurt. <a href="https://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/eat-out/review/restaurant/bills-bondi-20141006-3he5v" target="_blank">It got 14.5 out of 20</a>.
There are Bills cafes in Japan, Hawaii and London and next Seoul. 
Bill Granger got his training at the iconic La Passion du Fruit on Paddington's Oxford Street after hailing from Melbourne. 
The La Passion proprietors Chrissie Juillet and Jean-Claude Wane had that communal sense of a family kitchen table interaction at the cafe, which Granger replicated when he opened the original Bills in the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst in 1993, when he was 22.
His Queens Court, Woollahra restaurant recently closed, replaced by the vibrant Luxe.
 
 
 
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