<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/consolidated-properties">Consolidated Properties Group</a> (CPG) is approaching the launch of its latest Brisbane riverfront development, Castile, on the dress circle Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

VIP buyers are now being engaged, with a full public sales launch coming later this year.

Positioned as the final opportunity to secure a new absolute riverfront residence on the East bank of Newstead, Teneriffe or New Farm, Castile at 47 Skyring Terrace has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> as a timeless addition to the Brisbane skyline.&nbsp;

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The name Castile draws on themes of permanence, sophistication and legacy, reflecting a broader vision centred on enduring architecture and timelessness in the rarest of riverfront positions.&nbsp;

CPG Chairman and CEO Don O’Rorke said the project had been envisioned as a future Brisbane icon.&nbsp;

“With 47 metres of direct river frontage and never to be built out views, 47 Skyring Terrace is the definitive address on the Brisbane River,” O’Rorke said.&nbsp;

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“Rather than following trend-based apartment design, Castile draws inspiration from Brisbane’s great heritage buildings, reinterpreting classical architecture into a contemporary riverfront landmark designed to stand proudly for the next 100 years,” he said.&nbsp;

The approved development will comprise 227 apartments across a 25-storey tower alongside a boutique six-storey riverfront building of just 12 residences.&nbsp;

Construction is scheduled to commence in September 2026.

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CPG unveils Castile Newstead ahead of upcoming sales launch

Australia’s online shopping habits have shifted dramatically over the last decade. As eCommerce volumes surged, so too did the frustrations that came with traditional parcel delivery: missed deliveries, long Post Office queues, parcel theft and the challenge of being home during business hours.

Australia Post’s Parcel Lockers emerged as one of the more practical responses to that changing consumer behaviour.

What started as a relatively niche delivery option has evolved into a nationwide network of more than 1,400 self-service Parcel Lockers positioned at train stations, shopping centres, supermarkets and Post Offices across the country. The system allows Australians to send, collect and return parcels 24 hours a day, fundamentally changing how many people interact with deliveries.

The appeal is relatively straightforward: flexibility.

Instead of waiting at home for a delivery driver or rushing to a Post Office before closing time, users can direct eligible parcels to a Parcel Locker location of their choice. Once the parcel arrives, Australia Post sends a notification with a collection code or QR access through the AusPost app, allowing customers to retrieve their package at any time within the collection window.

For apartment residents in particular, the system has become increasingly valuable.

Higher-density living has created logistical challenges around deliveries, especially in buildings without concierge services or secure parcel rooms. Missed deliveries are common, while parcel theft has become an increasing concern as online shopping volumes continue to rise.

Australia Post itself has repeatedly highlighted the growing issue of “porch pirates” during peak shopping periods, encouraging customers to use Parcel Lockers as a safer alternative to unattended home deliveries.

That security aspect is one of the key reasons the Australia Post Parcel Locker network has grown so rapidly.

Parcel Lockers are positioned as secure, monitored collection points that reduce the risk of theft while also improving delivery efficiency for Australia Post. Instead of multiple redelivery attempts, parcels can be consolidated into a single secure destination.

The Parcel Lockers themselves are free to use through a MyPost account and support a range of parcel sizes up to 16 kilograms and dimensions of approximately 35 x 44 x 61 centimetres.

Beyond receiving parcels, the system has increasingly become integrated into the broader eCommerce ecosystem.

Customers can now use Parcel Lockers to return online purchases, while retailers have embraced the model as a way to improve delivery success rates and reduce friction in the shopping process. Australia Post has actively expanded partnerships with major retailers and promoted Parcel Lockers as part of a broader out-of-home strategy.

The timing of that expansion aligns with broader changes in Australian shopping behaviour.

The acceleration of online retail during and after the pandemic placed enormous pressure on delivery infrastructure. Parcel volumes reached record highs, particularly during Black Friday and Christmas periods, with Australia Post delivering more than 100 million parcels during peak festive seasons.

That growth forced logistics providers to rethink the “last mile” of delivery, widely regarded as the most expensive and operationally difficult stage of the process.

Parcel Locker systems have increasingly been viewed as part of the long-term solution.

The concept itself is not unique to Australia. Parcel Locker networks have become common globally, particularly across Europe and Asia, where dense urban environments and apartment living create similar logistical challenges. But Australia’s geography and suburban sprawl made adoption slower initially.

Now, however, the convenience factor is driving mainstream usage.

For commuters, Parcel Lockers near train stations allow parcels to be collected on the way home from work. For apartment dwellers, they remove the uncertainty around access and missed deliveries.

The rise of the AusPost app has also streamlined the experience, centralising notifications, tracking and Parcel Locker access into a single platform. Australia Post has increasingly pushed customers toward app-based delivery management, partly as a way to combat phishing scams and fake delivery notifications, which have become more sophisticated in recent years.

The Parcel Locker model is also beginning to influence property development itself.

Parcel management has become a growing consideration in apartment building design, particularly as online shopping becomes embedded in everyday life. Many new residential developments are now incorporating dedicated parcel rooms or Parcel Locker systems into foyers and communal spaces.

For developers, parcel management is increasingly viewed as part of the broader resident amenity offering, alongside gyms, wellness spaces and communal work areas.

That reflects a wider evolution in how residential buildings are designed.

Apartment buyers are placing greater emphasis on convenience, security and operational functionality, particularly in higher-density urban environments. Parcel delivery, once considered a minor operational detail, has become an increasingly important part of that equation.

Australia Post’s Parcel Locker network sits at the centre of that behavioural shift.

What began as a simple alternative delivery option has evolved into a key piece of infrastructure supporting Australia’s growing eCommerce economy and changing urban lifestyles.

And as online shopping continues to expand, the role of Parcel Lockers is likely to become even more embedded in how Australians live, shop and receive goods.

How Australia Post Parcel Lockers changed parcel delivery convenience in Australia

Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

Byron Bay

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Injured NRL star Billy Slater has sold his redundant Byron Bay hinterland retreat which he had rarely found time to visit let alone renovate.
Some of the Crabbes Creek locals were hoping for a rugby academy, but Slater has instead taken the bullish $1.375 million offer. No buyer's name yet, but apparently a Sydney legal eagle.
Slater told the Telegraph in 2014, he fancied himself settling down on the property to train a few horses as a hobby.
He actually met his wife Nicole - who is a successful artist - riding horses, and their children Jake and Tyla Rose attend riding school once a week.
There was certainly plenty of land to ride on the 36 hectare estate which he paid $1.105 million for in 2011. 
But the Narbour born Queenslander realised he just had too much doing in Melbourne. It is likely the versatile fullback has spent more time flying over his hinterland property to square up against the Broncos, Cowboys and Titans than actually visiting the private estate where they envisaged a new home.
Slater, who has represented the Maroons 27 times in the state of origins, sold in around 75 days, bettering the typical 115 days on market for the popular far North Coast locality.
<a href="https://www.realestateofdistinction.com.au/properties.php?id=14641875" target="_blank">It comes with a five bedroom old style farmhouse</a>, located around 20 minutes from Byron Bay.
Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay agent Janis Perkins secured the quick sale having set a $1.395 million asking price.
Perkins colourfully added to the listing 'you will kick a goal with this solid gold investment', a hint as to Slater's property ownership.
Positioned at the end of a long private driveway, the property has a half size tennis court and machinery shed.
Melbourne have had a strong start to the season but that's been without the help of their star studded fullback, who is likely to miss the rest of the season with further damage to his shoulder.
He has quashed rumours about retirement in a recent interview with Triple M.
“The day’s gonna come where I have to hang up the boots, I just don’t feel that day is right now."
Slater signed a two year contract at the end of last year as he attempts to become the NRL's greatest try scorer for one club.
He has spent his whole professional career at the Melbourne club and has won three grand finals, the Clive Churchill medal and the Dally M medal.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Billy Slater sells Byron hinterland retreat

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The cheerful co-host of Channel 9's renovation TV series The Block, Shelley Craft and her husband Christian Sergiacomi have sold their Byron Bay hilltop retreat.
There has been no price confirmation from<a href="https://www.byronbaypropertysales.com.au/listing-71481-Owners-Committed-Elsewhere" target="_blank"> Byron Bay Property Sales</a>, however the couple wanted $3.7 million.
According to the recent advertising the owners are "committed elsewhere."
It seems since they listed the home late last year the family have decided to move into the Byron township rather than buy again in the hinterland.
It's becoming a bit of a trend with entreprenuer Tom Lane and his wife Emma also making the shift into town.
The couple, who met when Sergiacomi was a cameraman on the hit renovation show, had an 8,600 metre north facing block at McLeods Shoot.
The four bedroom home takes in 360 degree views from sunrise to sunset. Everything from the iconic lighthouse, Julian Rocks and Mt Warning.
She got some design tips from fellow Block stars Darren Palmer and Shaynna Blaze after the property was bought from the McGettigan pioneering family who who first settled in Byron Bay in 1882.
Craft — who says she’s hooked on renovating homes — and Sergiacomi — who has taken to selling real estate — were married in 2009 at an earlier home in the Byron Bay district.
Craft signed up with Nine in 2008 taking over at Australia's Funniest Home Videos.
She then began as co-host on the lifestyle series, Domestic Blitz alongside Scott Cam in mid 2008. Her time on The Block began in 2011. She is now one of the faces of Channel 9’s fourth channel 9Life, which features lifestyle shows.
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The Block co-host Shelley Craft sells Byron hilltop retreat

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The former tennis champion Pat Rafter has wasted no time securing approval for his new home on Byron's outskirts.
It got the council tick two days before Christmas for a single storey dwelling on the 28 hectare property that Rafter and his wife Lara bought mid-last year.
There's no home at the $1.35 million coastal property, just grazing cattle. 
Rafter, who reached world number one in 1999, had locals fleetingly wondering if there'd be a tennis academy - Florida style.
The home will sit among huge fig trees.
The sportsman's purchase marked a return to NSW property for the Noosa based family.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Composer Guntis Sics and his journalist partner Lucy Clark are selling their hinterland Coopers Shoot retreat.
Guntis, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his sound engineering on Moulin Rouge!, has more recently worked on the upcoming Martin Scorsese directed, Silence.
Located between Byron Bay and Bangalow, the solid four bedroom home sits on a one hectare estate with entertaining decks looking over the rolling hills. There is also a self contained studio.
The pair bought the property in 2003 for $891,000. 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-coopers+shoot-120568333" target="_blank">Michael Gudgeon of Ray White Byron Bay</a> has the Great Granny Waterhouse Drive property with a $1.95 million price guide.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Composer Guntis Sics looking to sell Coopers Shoot retreat

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Tom Lane, grandson of Oroton fashion empire founder, has moved into the Byron Bay township with wife, Emma. 
They've secured a $3.25 million, white-box style residence that draws contemporary architectural comparisons with their recently sold $3.5 million hinterland home, Amilika. 
The Manly-based Lane family originally went to Byron Bay in search of a big old Queenslander as their holiday home and are now partners in the organic farming and tourist venture known as The Farm. I spotted he has number plates with the FARM.
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house/nsw/northern-rivers/byron-bay/274475" target="_blank">The home, architecturally inspired by Isay Weinfeld</a>, sits on 1000 sqm in the old town precinct. It was marketed as having a climate controlled solar chimney. 
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
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Fashion heir Tom Lane moves into Byron Bay

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Suffolk Park, the Byron Bay's fringe hamlet, is set to become far more fashionable.
International model Gemma Ward and her photographer partner, David Letts are rumoured recent buyers at the beachside locaility.
<a href="https://www.realestateofdistinction.com.au/properties.php?id=12861493" target="_blank">The $1.6 million outlay</a> by the boho couple has been pinpointed as a nondescript two storey property which only has dense trees between it and the patrolled Tallow Beach via a sandy track.
It is tipped to be an occasional retreat for the couple and their two year old Hawaiin born daughter Naia.
The pair's appreciation for the far north coast emerged when they were attendees at Byron's Bay's popular Easter jazz festival Bluesfest last year, attending with her model friend, Nicole Trunfio.
They were back again last August with Gemma posting three instragram photos of their extended holiday saying "love Byron." 
In 2009 Ward, who divides her time between Australia, Los Angeles and New York, spent weeks renting a beachside mansion at Suffolk Park with Nicole Trunfio.
Gemma made her Australian Fashion Week debut at only 15 years old from Perth and went on to become the youngest model to appear on the American edition of Vogue. 
In 2007, Ward earned $3 million from her doll-face looks, to be ranked by Forbes magazine as the 11th most highly paid model in the world.
After a six year hiatus from modelling, she returned in 2014 with a busy time since including work for Prada, Country Road and Ellery.
Showing off her androgynous side, Gemma made a surprise appearance in Milan earlier this month where she walked in the Calvin Klein autumn 2016 menswear show.
While I was sipping on my yellow flower mango lassi at their local Suffolk Park cafe this week, there was no sign of the beach loving couple who were instead being papped on a hot day at Bondi Beach.
Suffolk Park has long been the poor cousin to Byron's big name locaities, Belongil and Wategos.
Suffolk Park's top price stands at $3.2 million while $10 million was paid last year at Belongil. Wategos hit the highs of $15 million for a colonial style house in 2009.
Bookended by the Tallows and Tuckeroo Beach gated communities, Suffolk Park has attracted the likes of Harvey Norman CEO Katie Page and coal tycoon David Knappick, who recently secured the beachfront record late last year from a Dubai-based expatriate. 
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Gemma Ward makes Byron Bay's Suffolk Park fashionable

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The White House in old Byron Bay on Kingsley Street, listed with $3 million plus hopes, has been sold at $3.25 million pre-auction.
Qantas captain Pete Chaseling and his equestrienne wife, Angela and their three children are moving to be closer to family. 
<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house-byron-bay-nsw-2481/274475" target="_blank">The architectural design</a> was inspired by the work of Isay Weinfeld. 
The four bedroom solar passive home has a north facing back yard of level lawn, covered timber decking, pool and vegie garden on its 1015 sqm holding. 
<a href="https://uniqueestates.com.au/listings/residential_sale-447729-byron-bay/" target="_blank">Ruth Gotterson from Unique Estates</a> and <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.mcgrath.com.au/buy/house-byron-bay-nsw-2481/274475" target="_blank">Nick Dunn at McGrath</a> had the listing.
Kingsley Street has seen <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-byron+bay-115104447" target="_blank">sales up to $3.5 million</a>.
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Isay Weinfeld inspired Byron Bay trophy home sold

The former tennis champion Pat Rafter and wife Lara have purchased a coastal Byron Bay paddock. Its 28 hectares subdivided off an original Broken Head farm.

No home on the site, just grazing cattle.&nbsp;

&quot;A country escape only minutes from the beach and moments from Byron Bay&nbsp;with a creek flat and an elevated building site,&quot; was the marketing pitch of&nbsp;LJ Hooker selling agent Glen Irwin, who had the listing inconjunction with Lois Buckett.

It had been on Irwin&#39;s books at a $1.75 million asking price for just over a year until its recent sale.

Locals jokingly expect a tennis academy, Florida-style, but I am advised it will be a family retreat for the Queensland-based family once the home is built.

The gently sloping land with some big fig trees had not been offered for sale in over 75 years.

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The Noosa-based&nbsp;sportsman&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-broken+head-2806390" target="_blank">$1.35 million purchase</a> from the Boyes family marks a return to NSW property for the family who&nbsp;sold their Woollahra terrace after seven years ownership for $2.4 million in 2014.

They previously had&nbsp;a Sydney home on Hopetoun Avenue, Mosman which was sold in 2007 for $7.75 million.

The former world No. 1&nbsp;is Australia&#39;s Davis Cup captain and since earlier this year Tennis Australia&#39;s new director of performance.

This article was first published in The Sunday Telegraph.

Pat Rafter buys Byron Bay paddock

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The Block television personality Shelley Craft and her estate agent husband, Christian Sergiacomi, have sold their Byron Bay hinterland home, The Rise at a loss.
<a href="https://www.byronbaypropertysales.com.au/listing-71213-The-Rise" target="_blank">The tropical five bedroom, three bathroom hideaway </a>on 6,100 square metres at Ewingsdale in the hinterland fetched $1.5 million when settlement details emerged earlier this year.
It has been home to The Block co-presenter and husband, known as Serge, who has been a cameraman on The Block, since they bought it in 2010 for $1.61 million.
The five-bedroon Ewingsdale offering has around 290 square metres floor space.
Jeremy Bennett, of Byron Bay Property Sales has it listed at $1.5 million plus.
The upgrading couple spent $2.05 million on an 8,050 square metre property at neighbouring McLeods Shoot, a substantial discount as it had been initially listed for sale at $3.5 million-plus in 2010.
The couple built on the property which was long owned by the McGettigan pioneering family who who first settled in Byron Bay in 1882.
 
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Byron Bay's bounceback queried after Shelley Craft takes a loss

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Writer Craig McGregor and his family have snappily sold their five-acre farm at Tyagarah, in the Byron hinterland.
It comes with an <a href="https://www.byronbayfn.com.au/2081939/" target="_blank" style="line-height: 1.3em;">extended 100-year-old farmhouse </a>with five bedrooms.
Its verandahs over look the grounds that have pool, stable, round yard, orchard, flower beds and treehouse.
It is set 10 minutes from Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby. 
The original farmhouse was built in 1904 with views overlooking Koonyum Range, Night Cap Ranges, Mt Jerusalem through to Mt Warning and Mt Chincogan.
The First National agents James Young and Tara Torkkola had $1.1 million hopes and are understood by Title Tattle to have secured $1.05 million.
After five years and two books, and another one on Bob Dylan on the way, the family have reluctantly decided times they are a'changing - as they move back to Byron Bay.
Craig and Jane have decided to buy a house in Byron Bay - designed by Helen McKay, wife of Ian McKay, who designed their original houseat Wategos Beach. 
It was 2010 they sold their Wategos Beach property which had Ian McKay's first Byron Bay architectural commission. 
 
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