Builder-developer ALAND has drawn back the curtain on its first city-focused new apartment development.

The North Sydney development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-north-sydney-173-179-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a>, is the first time the company has ventured this close to the city, having previously completed thousands of apartments predominantly in Sydney's west, and more recently in Gosford.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aland">ALAND</a> acquired the prime North Sydney site, spanning Walker and Hampden Streets just down the road from the Victoria Cross Metro station, for $240 million in June.

Now they've unveiled the new project, a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments across a 30-level building designed by Rothelowman.

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The Walden will capitalise on the site’s front-row position on the eastern fringe of the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a> CBD, which offers uninterrupted Sydney Harbour views stretching from the Sydney Harbour Bridge all the way to Sydney Heads.

The main tower will be flanked by a small four-level amenity building known as The Pavilion, offering exclusive resident-only amenities including a dedicated concierge service, a sauna and private wellness studio, a gymnasium and fitness studio, a resort-style rooftop pool and sundeck.

There will also be a&nbsp;residents’ lounge, private dining and a wine cellar, and co-working facilities with an on-site meeting room and boardroom.

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ALAND Founder Andrew Hrsto said the company knew they could create something "iconic" with The Walden when they saw the site.

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“As a company, we had been searching for a site in one of Sydney’s blue-chip locations, spanning the Eastern Suburbs, the Sydney CBD and the North Shore, and when we had the opportunity to purchase this site, we immediately recognised that it could be something iconic – being the last development with a view offering this exceptional.

“We identified the attributes and quality of the site as being perfectly aligned for ALAND – and we feel that this off-market acquisition is a perfect opportunity to showcase our craftmanship and expertise through a truly unique offering."

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Hrsto pointed to ALAND’s longstanding development expertise as a significant benefit in delivering a positive outcome for The Walden.

“Being a fully integrated development and construction business with a highly experienced team, we have the benefit of in-house experts across the development spectrum, from acquisitions, design, planning, and construction, to sales, marketing, property management, through to building management.

“As one of Australia’s largest private development and construction groups, we’ve been in operation for 23 years, with a Gold Star iCIRT rating and a 100 per cent delivery success rate across numerous masterplanned and mixed-use projects – and we’re very much looking forward to bringing this expertise to The Walden and contributing to the ongoing revitalisation of North Sydney."

The Walden is the latest development in Sydney to have the 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy by Resilience Insurance, protecting buyers from any structural or waterproofing-related issues for 10 years post-completion.&nbsp;

Demolition of existing structures on The Walden site has already commenced through specialist civil contractor Moits, with the aim of completing preparatory ground works by the end of 2025, ahead of construction commencement in early 2026.

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ALAND unveils The Walden, North Sydney's latest luxury apartment development

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/toga-group">TOGA</a> has opened sales for the final building in Macquarie Rise, its latest mixed-use development in Macquarie Park.

Since launching its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/macquarie-rise-122-herring-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Rise</a> in late 2023, TOGA has secured over 125 sales in the Herring Road development, to a range of purchasers, from first home buyers to investors and downsizers. Around 65 per cent of purchasers have been owner-occupiers.

TOGA has now launched a new release of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in the final building, Saunders Rise. Many of the apartments feature multi-purpose rooms and offer views of the surrounding greenery. Also part of the release is a series of&nbsp;sub penthouses housed on the upper floors.

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“We’re delighted with the ongoing strong interest in our Macquarie Rise development, which is testament to the need for premium housing in this much-loved Sydney suburb,"&nbsp;Allan Vidor AM, Managing Director at TOGA, said.

"We’re proud to be able to offer buyers a unique product that includes luxury amenities, spacious living areas and flexible layouts, designed to suit all kinds of buyers, from young professionals to families and investors.

“We have long been advocates of Macquarie Park, and once Macquarie Rise is complete, TOGA will have built 1,000 apartments in the area, delivering much needed homes within a thriving precinct. It’s great to see the area become renowned for high-quality apartments, proximity to amenities and green spaces."

TOGA, one of Australia’s few Gold Star iCIRT rated developers, is also handling construction of Macquarie Rise. They are on track to complete the building in 2027.

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Macquarie Rise boasts a prime location, placing residents within immediate reach of Macquarie Centre, Macquarie University, and the newly completed Macquarie University Metro, connecting to the Sydney CBD is just over 20 minutes.

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Macquarie Rise residents also have access to Club Rise, an exclusive, residents only lounge designed by luxury hotel designers Stack Studio, offering an abundance of work and break-out areas, a Pilates studio, a gym, and a karaoke room. As well as these premium amenities Macquarie Rise will also feature an impressive podium top 20m lap pool.

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“Offering luxury, spacious apartments in a vibrant and well-connected neighbourhood, it’s no surprise that Macquarie Rise remains popular with a range of buyers," said TOGA's General Manager of Sales, Anthony Falas.&nbsp;

"With interest rates tracking downwards, we expect the final apartments to continue to receive high levels of interest.”

Located at 122 Herring Road, Macquarie Park, the development will be delivered in partnership with Baptist Union NSW and Morling College with a value of over $400 million.

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TOGA launches final stage apartments in Macquarie Rise

Southern Cross Station anchors the western end of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic-3000">Melbourne</a>’s CBD, connecting metropolitan and regional rail with tram and bus interchanges in one of the city’s busiest transport corridors.&nbsp;

Just metres away, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a>&nbsp;will place residents in the heart of the city, with immediate access to Spencer Street trams, a growing mix of retail, hospitality and cultural venues, and a neighbourhood evolving into a lively residential precinct.

Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a>, the 68-level project integrates a sculptural glass tower with the heritage-listed Eliza Tinsley Building on a 2,765 sqm Bourke St site.&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, the development replaces a previously approved scheme for 813 apartments with a refined offering of just over 600 larger-format residences, responding to a growing owner-occupier demand for spacious city living.

The location sits within a dynamic pocket undergoing significant transformation. Marvel Stadium and the Docklands waterfront are less than 10 minutes away on foot, offering both sports and leisure attractions.&nbsp;

Bourke Street Mall, Queen Victoria Market, and the State Library are all within walking distance, while Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne’s oldest park, provides a green escape just to the north.

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Proximity to some of the city’s largest employers and education hubs, including the courts precinct, legal chambers, RMIT, and major hospitals, makes 640 Bourke Street an appealing residential address for professionals, families and students alike.

Education opportunities span all levels. Nearby, Haileybury City Campus offers private schooling just a short walk from 640 Bourke Street. Just beyond the CBD fringe, Carlton Gardens Primary School, one of Melbourne’s oldest state primary schools, and Docklands Primary School provide convenient government schooling options.

Higher education is equally accessible. RMIT University’s city campus spans multiple buildings just a few blocks away, while the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus is easily reached via tram along Swanston or Elizabeth Streets.

Victoria University’s City Queen campus, focused on law and business, is also close by, positioning 640 Bourke Street within walking distance of three of Melbourne’s major tertiary institutions.

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The neighbourhood’s retail tapestry continues to evolve into something distinctly local and walkable. Just steps away, Woolworths Metro on Bourke Street ensures that everyday essentials are easily within reach.&nbsp;

For larger shopping trips, Spencer Outlet Centre on Spencer Street and QV Melbourne on the opposite side of the CBD broaden the offering with supermarkets, fashion, dining and specialty stores.

The lane-to-lane vibe unfolds beautifully in nearby arcades and alleys. Hardware Lane, with its European-style red-brick paving and alfresco dining, pulses with jazzy evenings and casual lunches.

A few minutes north, Howey Place and Centre Place offer leafy, boutique-lined lanes where hidden cafés and niche retailers congregate under historic glass-covered cloisters.

Completing this tapestry is the newly opened Mecca “beauty playground” on Bourke Street. Spanning 4,000 sqm over three levels, the flagship blends immersive retail within an art-deco heritage setting.

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This finely grained network of shops, eateries, arcades and service outlets defines the everyday lifestyle at 640 Bourke Street - further enriched by over 3,000 sqm of resident amenity including a Turkish-inspired pool, gym, co-working rooms and private cinemas.&nbsp;

Apartments are priced between&nbsp;$640,000 and $3.95 million. Off the plan stamp duty concessions available until October 2026. Prospective buyers can visit the on site display gallery which has&nbsp;fully built one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.

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640 Bourke Street: A heritage address at the heart of Melbourne

Lower North Shore development specialists&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>&nbsp;has topped out its new local apartment development,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/northcote-collective-naremburn-2-6-northcote-street-naremburn-nsw-2065">Northcote Collective</a>.&nbsp;

Located in the tightly held suburb of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/naremburn-nsw-2065">Naremburn</a>, Northcote Collective is a collection of just 58 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments designed by award-winning architects Rothelowman.&nbsp;

The building is just a five to 10 minute walk from the heart of Crows Nest and the new&nbsp;St Leonards and Crows Nest Metro stations. Abadeen has also brought doorstep convenience, with a ground-floor retail offering on Northcote Street.

Northcote Collective is being delivered by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/decode">Decode</a> — an iCIRT-rated construction company well regarded in the new development industry.

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“This is an important and exciting moment for Northcote Collective, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with our partners, consultants, and future residents,” said Justin Brown, Executive Chairman and Founder of Abadeen.&nbsp;

“From the outset, our vision was to create something truly special for Naremburn — homes that respect the character of the neighbourhood while elevating the standard of Lower North Shore living. With connectivity to transport, retail on the doorstep and a true village lifestyle, this milestone also comes at a perfect time when buyer confidence is returning to the market. I am incredibly proud of our team and of Decode for their dedication in helping us bring this vision to life.”

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The development is two-tiered, with two rooftops for residents. The taller building has an impressive rooftop pool, a rare inclusion in the new Sydney apartment market. The level, with panoramic views, also includes an entertaining terrace with barbecue facilities.

Local downsizers and young professionals are showing the strongest interest in the development, with recent improvements in the property market — supported by three rate cuts in 2025 — boosting borrowing power and buyer confidence.

Auction activity across Sydney surged by almost 30 per cent in recent weeks, with clearance rates above 70 per cent — signalling a renewed wave of buyer demand.

Northcote Collective will welcome buyers in 2026.

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Abadeen tops out Northcote Collective in Naremburn

Sunshine Coast-based <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/devcon-property-group">Devcon Property Group</a> has acquired one of Maroochydore’s most prominent development sites for $12 million unlocking the potentialfor a mixed-use project in the Cotton Tree precinct.

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The 4,178 sqm site at 41–43 Aerodrome Road—well known locally as the former home to one of Australia’s last Sizzler restaurants—was sold via an off-market expressions of interest campaign by Colliers agents Nick Dowling and Baydn Dodds. More than 70 targeted buyer groups were approached, resulting in multiple competitive offers for the property.

Devcon Property Group Managing Director Michael Kain said the acquisition was a strategic move in line with the company’s focus on delivering high-quality projects in prime coastal locations.&nbsp;

“We’re excited about the possibilities this site, in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most iconic beachside &nbsp;communities, offers for a broad range of development outcomes,” Kain said.

“Its location, ocean view potential, and proximity to the Maroochydore CBD and beach make it an &nbsp;outstanding development prospect. Our plans are to refurbish the existing building and then review &nbsp;development options for the remainder of the site.”&nbsp;

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Colliers Special Projects Manager Baydn Dodds said the sale reflected the ongoing strength of the &nbsp;Sunshine Coast’s development site market, particularly for projects capable of achieving water views. &nbsp;

“Sites of this scale, in walkable beachside locations with ocean views, are tightly held and continue to attract significant interest from both local and national developers,” Baydn Dodds said. &nbsp;

“Holding a prominent position as the former home to one of Australia’s last Sizzler restaurants and more recently occupied by Rashays, the prime site is located just 150 metres from Maroochydore Beach.&nbsp;

“With stunning ocean view potential, located in one of the Sunshine Coast’s best known iconic &nbsp;beachside communities, within steps of shops, cafes and the beach it is no surprise that there was strong interest in the site. The transaction highlights the ongoing depth of demand for well-located &nbsp;mixed-use sites across the Sunshine Coast.”&nbsp;

Colliers Sunshine Coast Managing Director Nick Dowling said the transaction reinforced the &nbsp;Sunshine Coast’s status as one of Australia’s most active development markets.&nbsp;

“The combination of strong population growth, lifestyle appeal, and infrastructure investment is &nbsp;driving demand for quality development opportunities,” Nick Dowling said. &nbsp;

“The Sunshine Coast is one of only three markets nationally to record an increase in crane numbers, &nbsp;reflecting the strength of the region’s construction pipeline.&nbsp;

“Opportunities like this are rare and continue to generate strong buyer interest in the region.”&nbsp;

The Sunshine Coast development market is booming, with several high-profile developers like Cube Developments, Gardner Vaughan Group, and RCQ, planning developments in the region.

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An elegant Parkside house in Queens Park sold at auction this weekend for $4,650,000.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-queens+park-132909898" target="_blank">Cuthbert Street residence </a>was listed by Belle Property estate agents Edward Brown and Ben Collier whose price guide was $4.25 million to $4.5 million. 
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom freestanding luxury home is comprised of two adjoining Victorian cottages. It features a cottage frontage with a sandstone entrance, double French doors, and tessellated tiles.
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The home had been renovated over 20 years ago with Flos lighting and Gessi tap ware, reports Mr Brown. "The vendors added the pool, and updated the bathroom."
The 291 sqm block has north-facing landscaped gardens, a heated mosaic-tiled pool with an outdoor shower, and abundant flexible entertaining areas. 
Upstairs, there is also an in-ceiling 110 inch movie screen and projector, and the master ensuite bedroom which features its own dressing room, private steam room, and private deck. 
The property was previously sold in 1998 for $393,000. 
According to Domain, two other five-bedroom houses in the area were recently sold. 
A similar home on Bourke Street in the area sold for $4 million. 
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Adjoining Victorian cottage residence in Queens Park sold

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Jets swimwear designer Jessika Allen is moving on from Queens Park after a decade.
Her three-bedroom home goes to September 14 auction through Alexander Phillips at Phillips Pantzer Donnelley.
It is a 1908 cottage with a rear Peter Dunkley extension.
The rear yard of the 290 square metre Manning Street property comes with timber decking with heated mosaic-tiled plunge pool and spa.
There is also a dining pavilion with outdoor kitchen with built-in Zeigler stainless steel gas barbecue.
The property last sold in 2009 at $2.75 million.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph. 
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Jets swimwear designer Jessika Allen lists in Queens Park

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Nova FM breakfast radio star Michael “Wippa” Wipfli and wife Lisa pulled their Queens Park home from its recent auction.
The decision came despite advisory to buyers that price expectations had dropped $200,000.
They initially sought $2.5 million for the four-bedroom Rawson Avenue home, but the price was amended to $2.3 million.
The Federation semi cost the couple $1.87 million in 2014.
Estate agent Nick Quigley has the listing for Wipfli, who sold in Melbourne in 2016.
His Armadale home fetched $1,825,000, up from the $1.48 million he paid in 2010.
The family are considering a move closer to schools for their children, Theodore and Jack.
The sales slowdown shows up in the latest advisory from the Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agency, which has sold 195 properties so far in 2019, compared to 232 this time last year.
It has 67 properties on the market, compared to 69 properties this time last year.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Nova's Wippa pulls Queens Park home from auction - even after $200,000 price slash

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Nova FM breakfast radio star Michael “Wippa” Wipfli and his wife Lisa have finally sold their Queens Park home.
They initially had $2.5 million hopes six weeks ago, however they sold for $2.4 million, having reduced their price signalling to $2.3 million during the marketing campaign.
Restaurateur Nigel Ward, who recently sold in Paddington, has bought the Queens Park home.
The couple snapped up the home in 2014, paying $1.87 million just six days in to its marketing.
On a 160 square metre block on Rawson Avenue, the architect-designed home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agents Debbie Donnelley and Nick Quigley marketed the classic Federation semi.
Wipe had previously owned in Melbourne’s Armadale having sold in 2016 for $1,825,000.
Set near swish High Street, the home had cost $1.48 million in 2010, not long before Wipfli was transferred to Sydney.
The family are considering a move closer to schools for kids Theodore and Jack.
Wippa has been a household name since 2009 when he teamed up with Ryan Shelton and Katie “Monty” Dimond on Nova’s drive show.
In 2011 Wippa joined Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald.
Wife Lisa, whom he married in 2013, is co-owner of baby health food company Nourishing Bubs.
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Nova's Wippa secures Queens Park sale

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Nova FM breakfast radio star Michael “Wippa” Wipfli and his wife Lisa have reduced the price guidance of their Queens Park home ahead of its auction next week.
They initially had $2.5 million hopes three weeks ago, however there’s now a $2.3 million price signalling.
That’s despite the common belief that prices had bottomed following the federal election.
The couple snapped up the home in 2014, paying $1.87 million just six days in to its marketing.
On a 160 square metre block on Rawson Avenue, the architect-designed home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agents Debbie Donnelley and Nick Quigley are marketing the classic Federation semi.
Wippa sold in Melbourne’s Armadale in 2016 for $1,825,000.
Set near swish High Street, the home had cost $1.48 million in 2010, not long before Wipfli was transferred to Sydney.
The family are considering a move closer to schools for kids Theodore and Jack.
Wippa has been a household name since 2009 when he teamed up with Ryan Shelton and Katie “Monty” Dimond on Nova’s drive show.
In 2011 Wippa joined Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald.
Wife Lisa, whom he married in 2013, is co-owner of baby health food company Nourishing Bubs.
The Queens Park market has been active in the past few months.
The last 27 house sales had a $2.66 million median, according­ to realestate.com.au.
Film editor David Gross recently­ sold the Yenda Avenue home he bought with former partner, actor Brooke Satchwell, in 2010.
It was listed with $2.25 million hopes
. Former Australian Olympic Committee chief Fiona de Jong and husband Alfredo Pisapia spent $2.35 million on a modernised 1920s Queens Park home.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Film editor David Gross is selling the Queens Park home he co-owned with former partner, actor Brooke Satchwell, who is now living in an Art Deco Coogee duplex.
Gross took sole ownership of the Californian bungalow in February, shortly after the couple split.
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Gross and Satchwell paid $1.65 million in 2010 and secured approved plans for a George Matsos-designed two level home.
The three-bedroom Yenda Ave home with pool, spa and gazebo on its 300 square metre parcel, has a guide of $2.25 million for its May 25 auction through agent Edward Brown.
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Film editor David Gross lists Queens Park home bought with actor Brooke Satchwell

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Film editor David Gross has sold the Queens Park home he co-owned with former partner, actor Brooke Satchwell, who is now living in an Art Deco Coogee duplex.
Gross took sole ownership of the Californian bungalow in February, shortly after the couple split.
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Gross and Satchwell paid $1.65 million in 2010 and secured approved plans for a George Matsos-designed two level home.
The three-bedroom Yenda Ave home with pool, spa and gazebo on its 300 square metre parcel, had a guide of $2.25 million for its recent auction through agent Edward Brown.
The price has not been revealed.
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Nova’s ‘Wippa’, aka Michael Wipfli, and his wife, Lisa, have listed their Queens Park home.
It has $2.5 million hopes for its <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-queens+park-131136794" target="_blank">June 4 auction</a>.
The couple bought the Federation semi for $1.87 million in 2014 when sold by the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-queens+park-117435975" target="_blank">McGrath estate agency.</a>
CoreLogic indicated it last sold after just six days on the market.
The couple have repainted the architect-designed four-bedroom, two-bathroom home.
It sits on a 159 sqm block at 4 Rawson Avenue.
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The couple intend to upsize to Vaucluse to be closer to schools, with the local paper The Wentworth Courier reporting they have missed out on several homes.
The 39 year old is on the Nova 96.9 breakfast show, Fitzy and Wippa with Ryan Fitzgerald. Lisa is co-owner of the baby health food company Nourishing Bubs.
The former Australia Olympic Committee chief Fiona de Jong <a href="/news/former-aoc-boss-fiona-de-jong-buys-in-queens-park">sits among recent buyers in Queens Park</a> though Belle agent Edward Brown who has a May 25 auction <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-queens+park-131048810" target="_blank">nearby on Rawson Avenue</a>.
Film editor <a href="/news/film-editor-david-gross-lists-queens-park-home-bought-with-actor-brooke-satchwell">David Gross has recently listed</a> the Queens Park home he bought with actor Brooke Satchwell. 
Given the tougher market conditions, Wippa's listing agency has struggled with sales and listings this year.
Phillips Pantzer Donnelley has sold just 155 properties in 2019 and has 72 properties currently on the market.
This time last year Phillips Pantzer Donnelley had sold 173 properties with 80 properties on the market.
The Agency's Ben Collier recent write  there were five reasons why locals loved living at Queens Park.
1. Queens Park is a great spot for relaxation, recreation and organised sport, with its cricket, rugby, touch football and soccer fields and an excellent children’s playground and cafe. 
2. The peaceful suburb offers easy access to lots of urban attractions, including the shopping mecca that is Bondi Junction and the trendy boutiques around Bondi Beach. 
3. Locals can enjoy an abundance of green outdoor spaces with Centennial Parklands right on their doorstep. 
4. The great schools include Moriah War Memorial College is an Australian independent Modern Orthodox Jewish co-educational day school offering education from Kindergarten through Year 12. Nearby campuses of co-educational Reddam House are non-denominational and also offer K-12.
5. Locals also love the Sydney beach lifestyle that Queens Park offers, with some of Sydney’s finest beaches – Bronte, Tamarama and Bondi – just a couple of kilometres away.
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Former Australia Olympic Committee chief Fiona de Jong has bought in Queens Park with her husband Alfredo Pisapia.
They’ve spent $2.35 million on a modernised 1920s home, having secured a $1.27 million sale of their two-bedroom Brian Meyerson-designed Bondi Junction apartment.
The double-fronted family home has views across Queens Park from the upper level.
Belle Property agents Edward Brown and William Hoston secured the sale.
De Jong spent 12 years at the AOC, becoming its chief executive in 2014. She is now at Austrade.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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Former AOC boss Fiona de Jong buys in Queens Park

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Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has deftly moved closer to the NSW Waratah's home base from the Northern Beaches.
The 26 year old flanker has quietly bought a bolthole Queens Park apartment, not far from the Allianz. He wanted to be closer to the Rugby HQ plus the new training facility at Daceyville.
Hooper has long expressed his love for the northern beaches, and fully intends on returning after renovating his Fairlight home.
His $2,065,000 purchase in 2016 was his first entry into the Sydney property market.
The one level, four bedroom home was advertised as an opportunity to revive a classic character home.
It features interior timber fretwork and flooring throughout. There's a covered entertainers' terrace beside a deep rear level lawn at the 460 square metre property.
Hooper recently secured a $1,200 a week tenant through Bergelin Estate Agents Manly Harry Bergelin. 
His new purchase is a garden apartment in the 2006 built Brian Meyerson-designed complex.
Belle Property Bondi Junction agents Edward Brown and William Hoston sold the apartment that had been a $700 plus a week rental before its sale. It last traded for $516,000 in 2006.
The living and dining area with polished timber floors opens to a balcony.  
It's not the first time a rugby player has bought in to the block to be close to his work.
Former Sydney Rooster Aidan Guerra paid $965,000 in 2015 when he was with the Chooks. 
He's just sold the two bedroom apartment having settled in Newcastle with the Knights.
Hooper, the Collaroy-born star who started his career at the Brumbies in 2012, has racked up 84 caps for the Wallabies over the last six years. 
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph. 
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