Having successfully expanded into a new region with its Caloundra apartment development, Sunset by Dusk Group, growing South East Queensland developer Dusk Group is again venturing into new territory.

The developer has lodged plans for a 70-apartment project in the Moreton Bay region, to be known as <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/sunrise-on-sutton-25-sutton-street-redcliffe-qld-4020">Sunrise on Sutton</a>, named after its prime Sutton Street location, just one street back from Suttons Beach.

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Dusk Group Directors Huw Feeney and Anthony Short seized the opportunity to acquire the near-1,800 sqm amalgamated corner site at Sutton and Ella Streets for their first project in the area.

They have again enlisted MAS Architecture Studio, the architects behind Sunset by Dusk, to design the new eight-storey development.

The building will comprise a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and has been designed to maximise views towards Suttons Beach, Margate Beach and Moreton Bay.

Pending approvals, the project could launch before the end of the year.

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The development will provide 111 car parking spaces and 40 bicycle spaces.

Positioned within walking distance of Suttons Beach, Bluewater Square, Redcliffe Hospital and the Redcliffe Paceway, the development will sit within one of the peninsula's increasingly urbanised coastal pockets.

Redcliffe's new apartment market remains exceptionally tight, with Gardner Vaughan Group's One Redcliffe currently the only new apartment development actively being marketed in the beachside suburb.

It's another beach-focused development for Dusk Group, who has seen considerable success at its Caloundra apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/sunset-by-dusk-group-caloundra-5-7-bombala-terrace-caloundra-qld-4551">Sunset by Dusk Group</a>.

Over 80 per cent of the 36 apartments have sold ahead of its early 2027 completion.

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First look: Dusk Group targets Suttons Beach precinct with 70-apartment Redcliffe proposal

Leading Brisbane developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/consolidated-properties">Consolidated Properties Group (CPG)</a> has completed and settled $450 million worth of apartments at Monarch Residences in Toowong, marking one of Brisbane’s most significant and prestigious riverfront residential completions in recent years.

The final apartment at Monarch sold at auction on the 30th May for $4.1m.&nbsp;

The milestone has been marked at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/monarch-residences-toowong-600-coronation-drive-toowong-qld-4066">Monarch Residences</a>, with Cr Penny Wolff highlighting the importance of completing major residential projects to boost the city’s much-needed housing supply.

The 224 apartments, delivered across two 15-level towers, are now officially in the hands of owners, including Brisbane downsizers, families and professionals who have traded traditional houses for apartment living. The completion underscores sustained demand for absolute riverfront living in Brisbane’s inner west.

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Monarch Residences was planned and delivered over four years on a 1.2-hectare parcel with more than 130 metres of direct frontage to the Brisbane River, occupying one of the last remaining true riverfront sites of its scale and orientation within close proximity to the CBD. The site has been transformed from an underutilised, derelict block of land, into a thriving residential precinct with Middenbury House at its centre.&nbsp;

Consolidated Properties Group CEO and Chairman Don O’Rorke says the project’s completion represents the culmination of years of careful planning, design collaboration, market conviction and outstanding team delivery.

“We announced Monarch Residences in late 2021 and it’s been one of the most strongly received residential projects in our 45-year history,” Mr O’Rorke said.

"We are incredibly grateful to the outstanding team who helped bring Monarch Residences to life. A special thank you to Hutchinson Builders and their hardworking labour force for delivering a development of exceptional quality that our residents will be proud to call home for many years to come.

“Brisbane City Council and Titles Queensland also played a huge role in getting residents into their homes early through the pilot programs they ran to speed up the approval processes. They understand the challenges of the housing industry and are doing something about it.”&nbsp;

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Consolidated Properties Group Head of Residential, James MacGinley said Monarch Residences showed what could be achieved when private industry and government worked together to deliver new housing for Brisbane.

“Monarch Residences has delivered more than 200 new apartments in Brisbane’s inner-west at a time when additional housing supply is critically important,” MacGinley said.

“It’s fantastic to see residents now moving into this landmark riverfront development, which reflects the strength of collaboration between Council and the project team throughout delivery.

“All government agencies played a significant hand in achieving a fast-tracked outcome for Monarch Residences with Brisbane City Council, Urban Utilities, Energex and Titles Queensland assisted to remove hurdles to achieve settlements.”

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With Monarch Residences now complete, CPG has launched River Living, a bespoke on-site property management service designed to enhance the resident experience. The service will support all future CPG residential projects, including the recently announced <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> in Yeerongpilly and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a> in Newstead.

The completion also marks the opening of a prized leasing opportunity at the heritage-listed Middenbury House, built in 1865 and which has been carefully restored and integrated into the broader masterplan.&nbsp;

CPG said the adaptive reuse of the landmark riverfront residence presents an opportunity to introduce a complementary boutique tenancy that respects the site’s historic significance while activating the riverfront frontage.

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Colliers Director of Residential Andrew Scriven said the move-in phase highlights continued demand for completed premium riverfront apartments in Brisbane.

“Residents are now experiencing firsthand the scale, craftsmanship and irreplaceable riverfront position that Monarch offers,” Scriven said.

“Opportunities to secure a brand-new, completed residence on Brisbane’s absolute riverfront are exceptionally rare. Combined with the proven track record of Consolidated Properties Group and Hutchinson Builders, combined with a design vision brought to life by some of Australia’s leading architects and designers, Monarch represents a unique opportunity to purchase a home of enduring quality and prestige.”

Monarch Residences was designed in collaboration with Melbourne-based architect Wardle Studio, alongside leading national practice Cottee Parker, with construction delivered by Hutchinson Builders.

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Consolidated Properties Group sells out Monarch Residences as Brisbane riverfront demand surges

An entity directed by HSN's Rafi Assouline and Rebel Property's Allen Linz has filed plans for an impressive new precinct in Woolloomooloo.

The major mixed-use development would transform a prominent William Street site into a new residential village anchored by affordable housing and a large public park.

The proposal, submitted as a State Significant Development Application, covers 164-172 and 174-194 William Street, a 6,398 sqm site between Forbes Street and Dowling Street on the southern edge of Woolloomooloo.

Designed by fjcstudio in collaboration with Bangawarra, Studio Bright and Tribe Studio Architects, the scheme would deliver 227 apartments across four residential buildings ranging in height up to 18 storeys, alongside retail space, public domain improvements and a new publicly accessible park.

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It's another design scheme for Rebel, who took <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-rebel-property-group-takes-woolloomooloo-precinct-to-nsw-government">concept plans to the NSW Gov late last year</a>.

The latest plans will be a mix of 167 build-to-sell apartments and 60 affordable apartments, with the affordable housing component representing 15 per cent of the project's gross floor area. The apartment mix includes 12 one-bedroom, 53 two-bedroom, 89 three-bedroom apartments and 13 penthouses, while the affordable housing component would comprise 42 one-bedroom and 18 two-bedroom apartments.

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Rebel Property is seeking to take advantage of the NSW Government's infill affordable housing bonus provisions under the Housing SEPP, which provide additional floor space and height in exchange for the delivery of affordable housing for a minimum of 15 years. The planning pathway allows a 30 per cent increase in floor space ratio and building height where 15 per cent of the development is dedicated to affordable housing.

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At the centre of the development is a 1,356 sqm sunlit public park designed to become a new community gathering space at the gateway to Woolloomooloo. The park would be complemented by a network of pedestrian laneways connecting William Street with the surrounding streets, improving permeability through what is currently a largely impermeable block.

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The design team says the public domain has been heavily influenced by the site's topography and Aboriginal cultural heritage, drawing on the escarpments, gullies and landscape characteristics that historically defined the area before urbanisation. The landscape design has been developed in partnership with First Nations consultancy Bangawarra.

The project would be delivered across four separate buildings. The William Street East and William Street West buildings, designed by fjcstudio, would contain the majority of the apartments. Melbourne-based Studio Bright has designed the Forbes Street building, while Tribe Studio Architects is responsible for the Dowling Street building.

Rebel had secured approval for the concept plans late last year.

First look: HSN, Rebel, advances Woolloomooloo precinct plans

A locally heritage-listed furniture showroom on Water Street is set to become the centrepiece of a new mixed-use residential development as local developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/keylin-group">Keylin</a> seeks approval for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lotus-on-water-street-290-water-street-fortitude-valley-qld-4006">Lotus on Water Street</a>, a 15-storey project on the Fortitude Valley side of Spring Hill.

The proposal spans 290 Water Street and 137-141 Warry Street, combining several properties into a 2,869 sqm site that sits between Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill and the rapidly evolving Victoria Park precinct. Keylin's plans would deliver 132 apartments alongside new retail, hospitality and commercial space, while retaining and repurposing the historic Brunswick Home Furnishers Showroom that fronts Water Street.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/jackson-teece">Jackson Teece</a>, Lotus on Water Street comprises a 12-storey residential tower rising above a three-storey podium and communal rooftop terrace. The development includes 76 apartments classified as multiple dwellings and a further 56 units proposed as short-term accommodation, designed to be flexibly used as either accommodation or permanent residences. The apartment mix comprises six one-bedroom, 54 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom homes.

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Residents would have access to an extensive rooftop recreation level spanning more than 1,200 sqm of communal open space. Plans include a pool, gym, sauna, infrared sauna, yoga area, library, private dining room, barbecue facilities and landscaped entertainment spaces, making the rooftop the project's largest shared amenity offering.

At street level, the proposal focuses on the adaptive reuse of the heritage buildings along Water Street, where 518 sqm of retail and commercial space is planned across shop, office and food and drink outlet uses. A permeable residential lobby would be positioned between the retained heritage buildings, creating a pedestrian connection between the historic streetscape and the new tower behind.

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The heritage retention strategy is central to the scheme. The development application notes that the Brunswick Home Furnishers Showroom and adjoining heritage buildings will remain, with only non-significant structures on the site earmarked for removal under a previously issued Heritage Exemption Certificate. Levels one and two of the new podium are recessed behind the heritage façades to maintain their prominence within the streetscape.

Jackson Teece has drawn inspiration from the site's manufacturing history when designing the podium. The planning documents state that the façade incorporates perforated metal screening that references the woven and rattan furniture historically produced on the site. Cascading and climbing plants are integrated throughout the podium to soften the building's presentation and screen parking levels behind. The landscape strategy also informs the project's name, Lotus on Water Street, drawing on the historic Spring Hollow waterholes that once ran through Spring Hill and the blue water lilies associated with Meeanjin, Brisbane's traditional name.

The proposal also incorporates the neighbouring property at 141 Warry Street, currently occupied by a healthcare service. The existing building would remain, with nine dedicated parking spaces allocated within the new development to support its ongoing operation. In total, Lotus on Water Street proposes 117 car spaces, including 110 resident spaces and seven visitor bays, alongside 100 bicycle spaces.

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The site sits within the Spring Hill East Precinct of the Spring Hill Neighbourhood Plan and is positioned around 650 metres from both Fortitude Valley Station and Exhibition Station. It is also within walking distance of the King Street precinct, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston Quarter and Victoria Park, which is earmarked to become a major venue precinct ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Planning documents describe the location as a key gateway between Spring Hill and Fortitude Valley and highlight the area's increasing importance as new transport infrastructure and Olympic-related investment reshape Brisbane's inner north. The development team argues the project will contribute additional housing supply while activating a section of Water Street that has historically received less investment than other parts of the Valley.

Keylin has become increasingly active across Brisbane and southeast Queensland, assembling sites in strategic inner-city locations. They are currently selling and delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/oria-spring-hill-447-gregory-terrace-spring-hill-qld-4000">Oria Spring Hill</a>, just over 140 apartments due for completion in 2027.

Keylin plans heritage-led Lotus on Water Street apartment development in Fortitude Valley

Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Juliet to sit quietly amid Roseville apartment boom

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Fiona Taylor, who was portrayed as a House Rules villain, has secured the sale of her Lake Fyans property.
The near lakeside rural retreat took two months to sell after being passed in.
The striking Lake Fyans home built for Fiona Taylor on the hit Channel 7 reno series sold for $470,000 to a Melbourne family relocating to the Grampians region. 
Ray White, Ballarat, agent Phillip Lee told The Herald Sun the buyer had inspected it prior to auction but were unable to make the November date.
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The three-bedroom house on 8.3ha at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-lifestyle-vic-lake+fyans-7992694" target="_blank">273 Kelleys Beach Rd</a> had a $525,000-$575,000 price guide when initially listed. 
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Ms Taylor had owned the site for about three and a half years, using it for camping before House Rules and dividing her time between there and Ballarat since.
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Set among the gum trees, the TV star said the build was way beyond her "wildest expectations,” 
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HGTV Host and native Australian Jamie Durie has re-listed his Hollywood Hills home at a reduced price.
The mid-century modern home located in the Laurel Canyon area of the Hollywood Hills has been re-listed for US$2.875M, down from US$2.995M.
The property is listed with Robert Kallick &amp; Justin Freeling of Compass by Durie, who is not just the host of HTGV, but the author of 11 books on furniture design and landscape architecture. 
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His show The Outdoor Room reveals the secrets behind his stunning designs, and teaches viewers how to create beautiful outdoor rooms of their own, no matter the size of the space.
Located at <a id="LPlnk636438" href="https://www.compass.com/listing/2605-laurel-pass-avenue-los-angeles-ca-90046/165224777886281393/?origin_type=Listing%20Card&amp;origin=Agent%20Profile%20Page" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">2605 Laurel Pass Avenue</a>, the house has been completely remodeled and redesigned by Durie, while preserving the vintage details of the home.
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The three bedroom two bathroom home features floor-to-ceiling windows, a pool and a detached studio space.
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According to the listing "vintage details can be found throughout along with high-end luxury upgrades giving this home a special feeling inside and out."
Set on 248 sqm the home is gated for privacy with a large garage and central HVAC.
Situated in the heart of Laurel Canyon the property is close to Mulholland Tennis Club, Wonderland School, Pace and other amenities.
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Olympic champion hurdler Sally Pearson and her husband Kieran have listed their Gold Coast home.
They've called the Helensvale acreage home since they 2015 when they paid $905,000. Now they're asking $1,119,000. 
They bought the 1990s built Helensvale home when moving from Pacific Pines, in the northern part of the Gold Coast. 
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Sally and Kieran were both born and bred Helensvale, having met at the local high scool.
The couple have renovated the property which features two residences and a swimming pool.
The main home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is wrapped in verandahs.
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Set separately on the 4,000 sqm parcel is an impressive home gym and office, which also features self-contained guest accomodation.
Harcourts Pacific Pines agent Julian Porter is marketing the home.
He told the local paper they have invested a lot of money into the extensive renovations over the last few years.
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The couple own two other properties in the Gold Coast.
Their first purchase before they wed in 2010 was a duplex in Oxenford, one suburb inland from Helensvale, which cost $300,000 in 2008.
They also own a home at Parkwood, near Southport, which has been a $575 a week rental.
They paid $435,000 in 2012, shortly before winning gold in the 100m hurdles at the London Olympics.
 
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LA-based Nutribullet CEO Colin Sapire and wife Caron sold their luxury Watsons Bay harbourfront home to the Halas swimwear brand family.
They paid just $15.25 million for the home which was listed with $20 million hopes.
The Sapire couple had paid $14.5 million for the Michael Suttor-designed home in 2015.
It was reported at the time that it would be their holiday home for their Sydney trips. They've only used it once.
The Pacific Street home on 1,175 square metres has four bedrooms, each with an ensuite and balcony access from the top level.
On the lower level there's a six car garage, a rumpus room with adjoining bar and a sauna, as well as another private covered terrace.
The harbour level of the home features a gym, cellar and swimming pool which is set near the water next to the manicured lawn and gardens.
There had been unconfirmed reports that the buyer was Anthony Halas of swimwear brand Seafolly fame and his wife, Andrea, with confirmation coming on its official mid-December settlement.
The Halas family secured $18.6 million <a href="/news/news-boss-buys-back-in-bellevue-hill-as-prestige-market-cools">when News Corp boss Michael Miller upgraded in Bellevue Hill</a>.
The Halas family sold their stake in Seafolly in 2014 to LVMH, having became the world’s largest independent specialty swimwear brand.
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The former Coogee home of model Jennifer Hawkins and her then builder fiance Jake Wall has hit the market for the first time since they sold to head off to Sydney's northern beaches in 2012.
It proved a bit of a baptism of fire in the world of property for Hawkins and Wall, who in recent times have made handsome profits from their property dealings.
They actually made a small loss on the 2002-built property following her four year ownership, buying for $2.27 million in 2008 and then selling for $2.22 million in 2012, just before prices began to soar across in Sydney over the next five years.
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She noted after it took six months to sell in 2012 that "Wow.... the property market in Sydney is tough."
The Moore Street home, part of a 2002-built duplex near Gordon's Bay, spans 240 sqm over its four levels.
It has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area that flows to the rear alfresco deck with pool (current pool pictured above).
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I checked it out at yesterday's open for inspection, and the bespoke home had no traces of the celebrity couple. The current owner had recently extended the pool to run the full length of the courtyard (old pool pictured below).
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The neighbouring duplex owner failed to find a buyer after 130 days on the market last year and then sought tenants at $2,400 a week.
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Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agents Alexander Phillips and David Tyrell are marketing the former Hawkins property with a $3.5 million price guide.
Hawkins and Wall now live on Pittwater having profitably flipped properties around Curl Curl in the prior five years.
One of the projects was a luxury home they collaborated on which sold for $5.25 million in 2016 to cricket power couple Mitchell and Alyssa Starc.
This week Hawkins posted on Instagram a Pittwater poolside shot with her "two favourite men," Jake and her dad Bob, who's got just the 10 followers, a way behind Hawkin's 872,000 and Wall's 83,000.
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This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Jen Hawkins former Coogee home back for sale with more glamourous pool

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Quade Cooper and Laura Dundovic’s renovated Brisbane house has been given a $2.65 million price tag after failing to sell at its late 2018 auction. 
The rugby star and former Miss Universe Australia listed the near riverfront Bulimba house in November following Cooper’s signing to the Melbourne Rebels. 
Ray White has listed the 446 sqm property for $2.65 million.
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Cooper bought the property for $1.845 million in 2015. 
In 2017 the celebrity couple commissioned Graya Construction to give the property a facelift.
The property has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool and a 12m marina berth on the Brisbane River.
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Rugby star Quade Cooper's luxury Bulimba home gets asking price

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Sonya and David Evans, the former Bombers chairman, are tipped to emerge the $14 million buyers on Sunshine Beach, just outside of Noosa.

The beachfront house sold on the very first inspection just prior to hitting the market through Tom Offermann and Nic Hunter at Tom Offermann Real Estate.

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The couple are based at Woodfield, an 1880s Hawthorn residence they've called home since paying $6,435,000 in 2010.

Their new weekender comes with 41 metres of ocean frontage on its 1,260 sqm parcel.

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It has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a 23 metre swimming pool.

The Evans family sold their Little Cove house for $11.2 million in early 2018, after paying only half that just three years earlier.

Recently Singapore-based Equis Energy chief executive David Russell emerged on settlement as the buyer of <a href="/news/sunshine-coast-record-broken-twice-in-two-weeks">Noosa's most expensive home</a>, which he purchased through his company this year for $18 million.

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Former Bomber chairman David Evans buys $14 million Sunshine Beach home 

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The original bachelor turned Neighbours actor Tim Robards has secured the snappy sale of the Newcastle investment townhouse he's owned for almost two decades.
Robards was seeking $400,000 to $440,000 for the Charlestown property. He scored $420,000.
It was his first home after paying $164,000 in 2001.
The townhouse was snapped up in 32 days, quicker than Charlestown's typical 41 days time on market. 
Although Newcastle district prices have begun to soften, Robard's timing was spot on too.
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House prices are down 1.6 per cent in Newcastle this year after a 16 per cent rise prior year, while he's bought into the Sydney market where prices have fallen by some nine percent this year.
Since 2008, when it became a $290 a week rental, Robards has seen the median house price in Charlestown soar from $340,000 to $625,000.
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Robards most recent tenant was paying $395 a week.
Street Property Newcastle agent Damon Sellis sold the three bedroom, two bathroom townhouse.
Robards has bought into the flattening Sydney property market with new wife, lawyer Anna Heinrich, who he gave the final rose to on The Bachelor in 2013.
They spent <a href="/news/fitness-guru-and-former-bachelor-tim-robards-buys-rose-bay-apartment">$1.9 million on an apartment in Rose Bay</a>.
The three bedroom apartment sits on the ground floor of a 1930s boutique block of six across the road from Rose Bay Marina.
Robards and Heinrich wed earlier this year in Italy at the Masseria Potenti hotel in Puglia before honeymooning in Turkey with their mates.
This article was first published in the Saturday Telegraph.
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Fitness guru Tim Robards sells first home in Newcastle

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Victor Spink, a convicted drug importer who loved his property and the punt, has died age 76.

His body was found early Monday morning in a $79 a night hotel near Sydney’s Central Station, the death likely caused by a drug overdose.

A police spokeswoman told the SMH's Kate McClymont, who has diligently followed his life and times through the decades, that there were no suspicious circumstances.

The SMH's Title Deeds column similarly followed the Sydney-born, St Ives-based Victor Thomas Spink after authorities sought to seize 10 properties that he owned across NSW from Darling Point to Byron Bay, on the NSW north coast.

In 2008 Spink told the Herald the botched 1994 $225 million drug importation had cost him much of his prior fortune.

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'I lost everything when they arrested me,' Spink said.

"Three of the properties in Byron and two at Potts Point were worth $16.5 million," he once suggested.

Born in 1942, Spink was first convicted of breaking and entering in 1960. He was jailed then deported from United Kingdom in the early 1970s.

He was next imprisoned in the late 1970s over a $54,000 mailbag robbery at Port Macquarie on the NSW mid-north coast.

By the 1970s the Woodward Royal Commission heard evidence linking him to the heroin trade.

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In the 1990s, the Australian Federal Police were listening in on Spink’s phone calls as part of Operation Caribou, investigating cannabis importation from Pakistan.

The Herald revealed in 1995 that it had obtained AFP recordings of phone conversations suggesting Spink, then only known as Mr C, was part of a race-fixing network on Sydney tracks.

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The jockey Jim Cassidy was disqualified for three years and Kevin Moses for one year, both penalised for pretending to fix races, rather than for actual fixing.

"All I ever did was ring jockeys and get their tips," Spink said, denying any rigging.

Known as one of the biggest punters on Sydney racetracks until his arrest, Spink reportedly lost $400,000 in one afternoon.

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Spink belonged to a drug importing syndicate that unsuccessfully arranged for 15 tonnes of cannabis resin to be shipped from Pakistan to Australia in 1994, after one of the trawlers ran aground near Hervey Bay in southern Queensland. Another 10 tonnes were dumped at sea off New Caledonia.

Spink was one of the leading participants in the intended shipment along with Raymond John Dumbrell, a property developer from Maroubra, who contributed $65,000 to buy a boat.

In 1995 the SMH's Title Deeds reported Spink, who had by then pleaded guilty under Section 51A of the Justices Act to a charge of conspiracy to import cannabis resin, knocked back $917,500 when his two Potts Point backpacker terraces were auctioned to pay for his legal bills. Bought in 1993 for $760,000, the 10 bedroom terraces had a potential $6,300 weekly return, according to the listing agent John McGrath who had the terraces at $1.3 million. 

In 1996 Title Deeds reported Spink owned five Byron properties totalling a $1.046 million outlay. The properties had been bought in a five-month period, some sight unseen, in 1993.

On his release from jail he still owned three, as well as five houses in the Sydney suburbs of Alexandria, Gordon and Ku-ring-gai. 

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After leaving jail in 2002, Spink then tried to access $US500,000 funds that had been sitting in his Swiss bank account since 1987.

Spink had to wait three years until his parole conditions enabled him to leave the country and head for Switzerland.

But authorities noted his passport in the name of George Saunders was expired as well as false.

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Spink claimed the money in the Geneva account came from gambling, not drugs, and fought for access.

The Swiss Federal Tribunal granted him the money as it was deposited before his Australian drug conviction.
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Di Baker was seeking more than $6 million for the two-storey home on dress circle Olola Avenue.

Last year the father of two wrote on Facebook about chronic health problems and the loss of his brother and sister from cancer, while alluding to struggles with addiction.
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The life and times of the late Victor Spink 

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Round the Twist creator Paul Jennings and his actor partner Mary-Anne Fahey have sold their Allansford home on the outskirts of Warrnambool.
The family are set to relocate locally in the main part of town.
The children’s author and his actor wife had an $1.35 million price on <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-warrnambool-129593494" target="_blank">the home</a>. It was initially listed with a $1.485 million upper expectation.
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Homeseeka Real Estate Warrnambool’s Paul Jellie told the Herald Sun the 21 hectare property sold for close to its initially advertised range.
"The couple have applied their skills not only to the production of imaginative books and television programs but also to the creation of a home that is unique and inspiring," he said.
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It comes with extensive bushland within 50m of the ocean.
There is a four-bedroom 1999-built home plus a separate barn currently used as a studio and garage.
The property was briefly listed in 2014 with $1.4 million plus hopes.
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