<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

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A residential development site in Byron Bay has been listed for sale by JLL’s Sales &amp; Investments Team.  
Offers close on the 4,542sqm site in Shirley Street on March 23.
JLL’s Blake Goddard said the property is being offered with a development approval for 17 luxury 3 bedroom apartments facing Byron Bay’s main beach.
The site provides direct beach access and is situated within 300m from Byron Bay’s high street representing a true rarity,” he said.
“Byron Bay has seen significant capital growth in the past few years and is set to continue as the increase in investment from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne high net worth privates continue.
The plans have been designed by the architectural firm, Hayball, said Elliott O’Shea of JLL.
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Development site listed in Byron Bay township

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Market conditions throughout the Ballina Shire remained strong throughout 2016 and there are early signs that the market will remain strong into the first quarter of 2017, according to HTW’s February 2017 update.
The valuation firm says price levels across most market segments are at record levels and stock remains low.
“Given that price levels are at record levels any further increases in value would appear unlikely in the short term however low stock levels, particularly throughout the sought after beachside localities may result in some further growth in prices,” the report says.
“The lack of stock and strong demand resulted in the Byron Shire area having tremendous growth in 2016 and it is predicted to remain this way into 2017.
“If interest rates remain low, it will cause demand in the area to become very high, particularly in the coastal resort towns of Lennox and Byron Bay.”
HTW tips the suburbs that are worth watching this year in the Byron Shire to be Ocean Shores, New Brighton and South Golden Beach.
These have had an entry level pricing point of $500,000 to $1 million for a coastal place for many years and are well sought out on the coast due to proximity to Byron.
But the firm is less keen on Mullumbimby, which it says seems to be a particular suburb to treat with caution.
“This is a suburb that has had a very strong price increase in recent years and the worry is that if interest rates rise, it may not be sustainable,” the report says.
“The overall feel for the Byron Shire is that if interest rates and stock levels remain low there will be a strong demand for the area and the markets in Lennox, Byron and Suffolk will have growth, particularly Lennox Head as buyers choose this suburb as a less expensive alternative to Byron Bay.”
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Byron prices at record levels amid low stock: HTW

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The eight-year-old Byron Bay hinterland trophy home, Ad Astra has been listed for sale. 
Designed by award-winning Squillace Architects and built by a Sydney builder, the marketing says its a six star offering at Eureka.
The 13 hectare estate at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-eureka-124150246" target="_blank">18 Taylors Road</a> has a five bedroom home with some 740 sq m living space.
There is a woodfired pizza oven and a climate controlled walk-in cellar. The property also features a C-bus lighting and Sonos entertainment systems.
The contemporary rural estate also features a two-bedroom worker’s cottage.
There is a salt-water tiled and infinity edge pool.  There are also yards and fencing for cattle (currently carrying 20 breeders) and a small citrus orchard with 100 Tahitian lime trees.
The property has been listed for sale by Nicolette van Wijjngaarden of Unique Estates. 
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Eureka's six-star Ad Astra trophy home listed in Byron Bay hinterland

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The total land value for the North Coast region has increased over the 12 month period to 1 July 2016 by 8.4 percent from $54.29 billion to $58.84 billion, according to the latest report from the Valuer-General.
The Report on NSW Land Values at 1 July 2016 found that overall land values in the North Coast region showed a moderate increase. Exceptions to this trend were the LGAs of Kyogle (-0.1 percent) and Kempsey (0.4%) where land values were generally steady.
The continuing upgrade of the Pacific Highway along the Mid North Coast is influencing land values, with Port Macquarie (8.2 percent) and Nambucca Heads (5.4 percent) showing moderate increases. The largest increase in land values in the region was for residential properties, with an overall increase of 9.7 percent. The largest increases occurred in Ballina (13.8 percent), Tweed (11.5 percent), Lismore (12.5 percent) and Byron (10.5 percent).
Overall land values for commercial land increased by 6.5 percent. The largest increases occurred in the LGAs of Byron (11.7 percent) and Tweed (9.9 percent).
Total industrial land values for the region increased by 7.3 percent. The highest increases were recorded in Bellingen (17.8 percent), Nambucca (13.7 percent) and Byron (12.6 percent).
Rural land values for the region have shown a moderate increase of 5.2 percent. The largest increases occurred in Ballina (10.4 percent) following strong demand for rural lifestyle properties.
For more information including interactive online land value summaries for all LGAs and 14 regions covering the state go to<a href="https://www.valuergeneral.nsw.gov.au" target="_blank"> www.valuergeneral.nsw.gov.au</a>.
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Pacific Highway boosts Mid North Coast land values: NSW Valuer-General

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Singer-songwriter Pete Murray has traded in the Byron Bay beaches to return to the hinterland.
He has bought a retreat at Newrybar, a four bedroom home some nine kilometres from his former abode.
Murray, who sold his near beachfront Suffolk Park home, Blue Sky Beach House, for $2,205,000 in July, spent $1,685,000 on hinterland property.
The two level home on its 6,107 sqm lot comprises an open plan kitchen and large outdoor entertaining spaces offer views over the hinterland.
There's also an ornamental vineyard.
The home was marketed by selling agent Scott Harvey at Scott Harvey Real Estate as having plans passed for further renovations that include an infinity pool and a Balinese bathhouse.
Murray, who has recently been performing some acoustic session in the Maldives, previously lived at Eureka, where he and former wife, Amanda Coutts bought Carawatha, the district's original farm house.
His third album, Summer at Eureka, was released in 2008, becoming his third consecutive #1 album on the ARIA charts.
The study in the 1907 property featured on the cover of the album. 
Murray briefly even had his own restaurant in Byron Bay in 2013 called Frankie Brown Cafe, named after his Kelpie dog, Miss Frankie Brown.
This article first appeared in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Singer-songwriter Pete Murray heads to Byron hills

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The Wategos Beach, Byron Bay holiday home of businessman Mark Rowsthorn, the chief of transport company McAleese, has finally sold at an undisclosed price.
The asking price had remained steadfast at $8.5 million, despite being on the market for nearly two years.
Rowsthorn saw the neighbouring Byron Bay house selling for $9.5 million last year and knocked back several bids.
He paid $6.2 million for the home in 2006 after it traded for $4.5 million the year earlier.
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<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-byron+bay-123283794" target="_blank">Set on an elevated 664 square metres</a>, the California bungalow style home has two bedrooms and a two bedroom granny flat.
There have been seven house sales around Wategos this year ranging from $2.4 million to $6.2 million.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph.
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Businessman Mark Rowsthorn sells at Wategos Beach

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Orthopaedic surgeon Gordon Slater’s former holiday home at Byron Bay has been sold for $6.2 million to a Victorian family.
Located at 158 Lighthouse Road, the property was sold mortgagee-in-possession after the surgeon’s Byron Bay Cookie Company went into receivership three years ago.
Selling agent Ian Daniels from McGrath said he had received 10 registered bidders.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-byron+bay-123885158" target="_blank">The property</a> was listed with $4.7 million hopes.
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10 bidders seek to snap up Byron Bay holiday home

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Stand up comedian Jimeoin McKeown has listed his neglected Byron Bay hinterland retreat for sale.
The Melbourne based comedian -  marketing himself as Ireland's Witruvian Man - and wife Catherine Arena paid $1.35 million for the three hectare estate in 2003.
It was briefly up for sale in 2008 at $2.5 million. 
Perched highly on the tightly-held <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-coorabell-124084506" target="_blank">Coolamon Scenic Ridge</a>, the empty Ewingsdale three bedroom home features an outdoor entertaining deck and a saltwater swimming pool.
Byron Bay LJ Hooker agent Liam Annesley is taking offers up to December 17. High in Byron Bays' lush hinterland, it comes with far-reaching valley to ocean views.  "Currently the home is ready for your own touch, while you work on your grand plan to showcase an architecturally designed home of your choice," the marketing says.
Born to Irish parents in England, Jimeoin moved to Australia at the age of 22, gaining work as a gardener after working on building sites in London for four years.
He both starred in and co-wrote two Australian feature film comedies, The Craic (1999) and The Extra (2005).
He had his own comedy television programme, the eponymous Jimeoin, which ran for three seasons.
In 2010 he aired Jimeoin: Over the Top when he was travelling across northern Australia doing stand-up routines recorded at towns along the way.
Jimeoin also hosted SBS's primetime comedy programme The Full Brazilian during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 
His forthcoming Renonsense Man tour takes him from Cootamundra next weekend to England's Southend-on-Sea next February.
The closest the tour gets to Byron is Ballina in January for the comedian who once described Byron as his favourite place in the world.
"Full of rich people, poor people, and best of all, Swedish backpackers," he said.
He was last spotted earlier this year spending time at Bluesfest.
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Comedian Jimeoin lists Byron Bay hinterland retreat

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Another Melburnian, businesswoman Penelope Maclagan has emerged as a prestige Byron Bay buyer.
She's behind the $5.6 million purchase of Seregenti on the exclusive Lighthouse Road.
It was sold by Unique Estates Ruth Gotterson and Nicolette van Wijngaarden in conjunction with Byron Bay McGrath's Ian Daniels and Nick Dunn
She bought the four bedroom home overlooking the ocean in August for the joint biggest sale in coastal suburb this year.
Set on 713 sqm, the luxury home features an abundance of terraces and a salt water swimming pool with poolside accommodation.
Penelope co-founded in software company Computershare, ranked among the 10 richest Australian business woman.
Maclagan has listed her Byron Bay apartment with a price guide of $1.6 million to $1.65 million through Byron Bay McGrath.
Last year spa king Eddie Phillips sold on Lighthouse Road for $6.3 million to Melbourne based businessman Mark Ruff.
The home, Villa Natasha Bonita, has five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
Earlier this year Real Estate of Distinction agent Janis Perkins sold Wattai at Watego's a renovation by Grand Designs host Peter Maddison.
The acclaimed architect spent two years renovating the luxury Byron Bay Beach house, which sold for $5.6 million to a relative local.
It was sold by Melbourne property developer Allan Sinclair, the father of Sydney Swans footballer Callum Sinclair.
The most striking feature of the four bedroom home is the 183 sqm rooftop terrace complete with 10 person spa.
In 2011 Sussan fashion chain executive chairwoman Naomi Milgrom, usually dubbed Victoria's richest woman expanded her Byron Bay holdings. She spent $6.2 million to buy the 1200-square-metre property adjacent to her $4.75 million acquisition in 2007. It took her hillside holding to 2130 square metres.
Milgrom's 2007 purchase was from the Melbourne-based Asciano boss Mark Rowsthorn, who had bought the property in 2002 for $2.825 million from John Weller, the former Melbourne solicitor who made international news when he won the first case of child maintenance for a man in the 1970s.
Rowsthorn upgraded to Marine Parade, Wategos, where he paid $6.2 million in late 2006.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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More Melburnians buy the best in Byron Bay 

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Pineapple Cottage at Byron Bay has been listed by interior stylist Taliah Lowry for December 16 auction.
Lowry, who has emerged in recent years as an accommodation enteprenuer, paid $1.2 million in 2009 and went about restoring the main residence, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-byron+bay-124008790" target="_blank">a three bedroom, timber beach style cottage</a>.
Wide covered verandahs frame the cottage on two sides, while a swimming pool and spa sit in the private yard.
Through a gate to a private deck is the entrance to the Chapel Studio, in the style of a New York loft apartment featuring soaring ceilings and recycled brick exposed walls.
The home has featured in Vogue Living and Country Style.
Su Reynolds at First National Byron Bay has the listing.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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