<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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Byron Bay

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The Block co-host Shelley Craft and her husband, real estate agent Christian Sergiacomi, both have a very keen eye for property in their daytime jobs.
And in their downtime they do more than dabble.
The couple have just secured a $1.35 million land parcel on Byron Bay's Belongil peninsula.
They secured a 650 sqm non-beachfront building parcel, which is around 150 metres from the popular beach that holds a special place in the couple's hearts.
They got married on the beach in 2009, calling it their “most special place in the world”.
Craft recently posted a picture to Instagram of the beach with saying "Is this anyone else's idea of perfection???"
They're now set to build a beach house to utilize as a Belongil Beach holiday rental. No doubt it will be a Shelley's beach house style project.
It came with $400,000 approved work plans from 2014.
They have engaged architect Paul Uhlmann, who is also designed their current home within the town which they secured for $3 million last year.
That's getting a pool, pergola and poolhouse.
Their purchase in the thriving town came after they sold their luxury hinterland holding The McLeod Shoot home fetched $2.55 million last year bought by the former Bronte based entrepreneur Justin Butterworth who pioneered online holiday home rental websites in Australia.
Craft got some design tips from fellow Block stars Darren Palmer and Shaynna Blaze after the property was bought from the McGettigan pioneering family who first settled in Byron Bay in 1882.
Craft, whose career kicked of with presenting roles on Seven's Saturday Disney and The Great Outdoors, then Australia's Funniest Home Video Show, is busy co-hosting the hit Channel Nine renovation series The Block.
The 13th season which is being filmed in Melbourne's Elsternwick involves the restoration of old homes hauled onto the site.
It is likely to be begin in August.
Craft met Sergiacomi when they traveled the world together on The Great Outdoors in 2007. Sergiacomi was working as a cameraman at the time.
They have two daughters.
Sergiacomi, now a sales agent at Byron Bay Property sales, had a hand in the biggest sale in Byron Bay last year.
It came when businessman Mark Rowsthorn, chief of transport company McAleese, sold holiday home on the exclusive Marine Parade to Burra Foods boss Grant Crothers for $8 million.
This article was first published in The Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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The Block co-host Shelley Craft buys Byron land parcel

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Victoria's richest woman, the Sussan Group boss Naomi Milgrom, has continued her Byron Bay property buyup.
She's just spent $7 million on another Lighthouse Road acquisition.
Her off market purchase adjoins two prior that have been made over the past decade.
The three purchases total over 2,800 sqm, and have cost a pricey $17.5 million.
The retail queen's first buy was in 2007 when she paid $4.25 million, then four years later paying $6.2 million for the redundant holiday home of businessman Mark Rowsthorn.
The three bedroom, three level home, that has been a $1,200 a week rental, comes with views of The Pass and Clarke's Beach through to the hinterland.
Earlier this year Milgrom spent $3 million took to the hinterland for another purchase.
It was a two hectare estate bought from the former Saatchi and Saatchi art director Alan Morden and artist wife Denise. 
She is based in bayside Melbourne at a 124 year old Italianate mansion in Middle Park, formerly the site of the historic Danish Club. Since its acquisition she bought up adjoining cottages which have been demolished to restore the estate's size to its heyday.
Milgrom, who is Australia's eight richest woman, has a net worth of an estimated $582 million.
Milgrom is rumoured to have put the fashion giant up for sale.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Sussan Group boss Naomi Milgrom continues Byron Bay buyup

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Coastal areas continue to be the most in demand locations in Ballina and Byron Bay, according to Herron Todd White’s latest report.
However, the property valuation firm says locations which have traditionally been less sought after remain strong, with prospective buyers operating in a heated market prepared to overlook negative attributes.
“With significant increases in values over the past 24 months any increase in stock or reduction in demand will likely see a reduction in value,” the report stated.
“The increases in value would not appear to be sustainable.”
Mullumbimby appears to be the most desired location at present, while demand for lower priced units in the Ballina area is strong, whilst the $1 million plus market in coastal areas such as Lennox Head and East Ballina continues to perform well.
The report advised the demand in Mullumbimby was being fuelled by interstate buyers looking to find alternatives to the more expensive resort towns of Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay.
“The average house price point for the particular suburb of Mullumbimby ranges between $750,000 and $1 million,” the report advised.
“The product at this price point is varied between either an older style dwelling or newer product.
“The older dwellings comprise single level houses built about the 1950s located in the flat part of Mullumbimby close to the local township,”
A four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mullumbimby-124897086" target="_blank">2 Palm Avenue</a>, Mullumbimby (above) has been listed for $989,000.
Similarly a five bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mullumbimby-122164038" target="_blank">871 Main Arm Road</a>, Mullumbimby (below) has been listed for $845,000.
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 “If interest rates remain low and the demand for these particular houses remains high, the current sustainability of these houses to the market place will remain unchanged,” the report said.
 “People tend to be paying a significant premium for a renovated or revamped classic product in this suburb.
“There is both opportunity for renovation in Mullumbimby and for purchase of properties that have already had renovations done.”
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One of Byron Bay’s largest residential subdivisions has achieved record prices.
Around two thirds have been sold as the final stage hits the market.
Developed by Unison Projects, Seacliffs Byron Bay is a rainforest fringed enclave.
Some 73 per cent of the estate is maintained as a nature reserve and a wildlife corridor for native animals.
The $20 million Seacliffs Byron Bay development features 34 elevated lots within a 16 hectare eco-friendly hinterland estate.
Some come with ocean views.
Unison Projects founder Jonathan Levy remarked that stage one of 11 completed lots on Hayters Drive, Suffolk Park, sold out quickly.
He added one had since achieved a record house price for the suburb.
Additionally, seven of the second stage of eight lots have been sold, with five of the 16 lots in the third and final stage also already traded.
“The response to Seacliffs has been fantastic particularly from the local market as most of our buyers were already living in the Byron Bay region,” Levy said.
“The project has proven that Byron buyers are back.”
McGrath agent Nick Dunn added that stage three home lot sites range from 616 sqm to 1156 sqm.
The prices are between $600,000 and $660,000, set just a few minutes to Tallow Beach and the Suffolk Park shops, and only eight minutes to the heart of Byron Bay.
“Seacliffs is where the hinterland meets the sea,” Levy said.
 
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Final stage of Byron Bay development Seacliffs hits market

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Aussie singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd has listed his retreat north of Byron Bay.
The New Brighton property is on the web as having $2.45 million to $2,695,000 hopes.
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The trendy looking home of course comes complete with a recording studio that soundproofed and has acoustic insulation.
There was even his imprimatur in its marketing "as the ultimate professional musicians home."
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Rudd had paid $722,500 for the land in 2012 before commissioning Chris Walker Constructions to build the home. 
Sitting on the banks of Marshall's Creek, the 220 sqm home was built with a mix of native timbers, stone and handcrafted features prominent throughout.
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Rudd shared the home with new wife, holistic wellness trainer Ashley Freeman. They wed in late 2016 in a Byron Bay Australian Aboriginal Ceremony.
The home was designed to create a connection with nature.
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Oversized glass sliding doors open to a large deck that offers panoramic creek views while a second deck sits at the rear of the home.
There are four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a wine cellar, an outdoor pizza oven and additional outbuilding.
Raine &amp; Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads agents Caitlin Hellyar and Julie-Ann Manahan have the offering.
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Rudd has his tour across Europe coming up.
The tour across 13 countries begins at the start of June in Copenhagen in Denmark and ends in Madrid in Spain a month later.
Rudd has always had a love for the Northern Rivers region.
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He previously co-owned a home with now ex-wife, artist Marci Lutken-Rudd, in Burringbar before selling in 2007 for $850,000. They paid $595,000 in 2004.
Rudd also had a 20 hectare parcel in Wilsons Creek in the same region. He sold for $785,000, having paid $820,000 a year earlier.
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Born near Torquay in Victoria, Rudd grew up in a family of seven children.
Before launching his solo career, Rudd began playing music as part of the band Xavier and the Hum. 
He drew inspiration from artists such as Leo Kottke, Ben Harper, Natalie Merchant and multi-instrumentalist David Lindley, as well as music from diverse sources, such as Hawaiian and Native American music.
He is described as an Australian surf/roots musician on his website. He has released eight studio albums.
This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph. 
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Singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd lists Byron retreat

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Ian Moore, The Clean Energy Finance Corporation board member, is selling his eco-friendly home, Coorabell Dreaming, in the hinterland of northern New South Wales.
Designed by local Byron Bay architect Sam Zaher, the three-bedroom house sits 100 metres above sea level.
It boasts 180 degree uninterrupted views over the Myocum Valley to the ocean.
The Byron Bay property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-coorabell-125139086" target="_blank">970 Coolamon Scenic Drive</a> is completely off the grid, relying on a 45 solar panel system, a battery bank and a back-up generator too.
The home has double glazing. There is multi-layered insulation to further minimise energy consumption.
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It also comes with a 14,000 tree rainforest plantation.
There are two 45,000 litre water tanks.
Moore, who considers himself an “economic green” and his wife, Di, spend most of their time in their Sydney home.
Unique Estates have it with a price guide of $4.2 million.
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Off the grid eco-home Coorabell Dreaming listed near Byron

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A prized property at Byron Bay, Horizons, has been listed for sale for $6.25 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-byron+bay-124828030" target="_blank">440 Bangalow Road</a>, the hinterland property is set on 10 ha and has uninterrupted coastal and rural views.
It is currently owned by publican Geoff Smith.
With a desirable northern aspect and natural light the property has a flowing lounge and dining as well as an additional living area/media room.
A gourmet stone kitchen as well as five appointed bedrooms, each with their own ensuite, is also featured.
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The sun soaked entertainment courtyard and inground swimming pool offers a lifestyle of assured satisfaction.
There is also a fully self-contained two bedroom guest accommodation for those that have guests coming over.
The property is offered through Byron Bay LJ Hooker agent Tony Farrell.
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Prized Byron Bay house, Horizons, listed for $6.25 million

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Lifestyle and tourism based regions are showing a healthy recovery after their post GFC slump, according to a recent CoreLogic report.
The property data firm says that the median price of houses in the Byron region is increasing from $590,000 as of November 2011 to $790,000 on November 2016.
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A three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mullumbimby-124756358" target="_blank">111 Stuart Street</a>, Mullumbimby (above) has been listed for between $745,000 to $795,000.
Similarly a three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-suffolk+park-125037062" target="_blank">35/12 Hazelwood Close</a>, Suffolk Park (below) has been listed for between $795,000 to $840,000.
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A five bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-brunswick+heads-123113350" target="_blank">14 Hyrama Crescent</a>, Brunswick Heads (below) was sold for $785,000.
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Similarly a three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-byron+bay-124007114" target="_blank">3 Bunjil Place</a>, Byron Bay (below) was sold for $766,000.
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Coastal regions, Noosa and Byron show signs of recovery after GFC slump: CoreLogic

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The first home buyers grant is providing financial help for first timers to purchase land and build in the Ballina region, according to HTW’s Month in Review: March 2017. 
The valuation firm says Suffolk Park and Byron Bay seem to be outpriced for first home buyers, but first home buyers are looking to build in this area utilising land and home packages to their advantage.
It points to the new estate known as EPIQ in Lennox Head, where vacant land prices range from $250,000 to $300,000, as one such example.
HTW also says that in the Ballina and Byron Shires, there has been increased evidence of group buying.
“This is more specifically noted in the new coastal estates located at Wollongbar, Cumbalum, Lennox Head, and also using already established property in Ocean Shores,” it says.
“Potential buyers seem to work together in purchasing VL blocks over 800 square metres and then look to subdivide.
“We have also seen groups of two buying established homes that already contain one main house, and look to build another dwelling (as seen in Ocean Shores).
“Developers in the areas of Byron Bay and Ocean Shores seem to be creating products that are helping first home buyers get into the market.
“These development works include the construction of units containing one and two bedrooms at maximum.
“In this effort to minimize the overall accommodation provided, it in turn lowers the overall cost, which therefore opens it up to the first home and entry level buyers.
“This product is appealing as it is creating a new way of affordability in the coastal resort market.”
However, HTW cautions buyers against these products and says first home buyers looking to enter the market right now should try and buy an established property.
“As new estates are released, local builders have been able to increase their building costs, resulting in a higher rate per square metre in turn pushing the price up on a house and land package,” it says.
“Therefore, there seems at the moment to be better value in finding an established house to purchase at a lower price.
“The cost of building is slowly increasing due to a high demand of builders verses lack of builders in the Ballina and Byron Shires.
“First home buyers should pick a path of either buying a unit or an established home to maximize their money for value.”
Units either in Cumbalum or Ocean Shores, with medium unit price points of $350,000 to $500,000, may be attractive options.
For established homes, HTW suggests first time buyers look at Ocean Shores (a median price point of $450,000 to $550,000) or in Lennox Head ($600,000 to $700,000).
“The current low interest rates are on your side, but if you were looking specifically at long term capital growth historically this has been achieved closer to the coastal regions,” HTW says.
“The biggest mistake that valuers have seen first home buyers make in the Ballina and Byron Shires is a lack of careful planning in regards to additional costs upon entry into a property.
“For example buying land and building, first home buyers may not factor into their budget addition costs such as window furnishings, fencing, landscaping, retaining walls and other such additions that increase the initial market cost of the home from beginning to end.
“We have also seen the same costing mistakes in the established housing market, where there has been a lack of planning for renovations or improvements.”
A three bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-nsw-ocean+shores-124453606" target="_blank">3/1 Bindaree Way</a>, Ocean Shores (above) was recently sold for $390,000.
Similarly a set of residential land at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-nsw-suffolk+park-200973431" target="_blank">Lots 16-38 Seacliffs</a>, Suffolk Park (below) has a price guide of between $600,000 to $660,000.
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Byron first time buyers of house and land packages beware: HTW

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A fringe Byron Bay residential development site which has 60 metres of beachfront reserve access has been listed for sale.
It’s the 22-room Wollongbar Motel, which is run by a private operator, along with a house next door on the road out of Byron near the abandoned railway line.
The listing agent Blake Goddard from JLL Brisbane said the site was already receiving buyer inquiry from Sydney and Brisbane developers.
Matthew Hogg said he was selling to focus on other investments in Melbourne.
The site is tipped to fetch more than $10 million.
The 4542-square-metre site at 17-21 Shirley Street has a development approval for 17 luxury apartments.
The site is for sale by expressions of interest closing March 23.
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