Longstanding Gold Coast developer Raptis has acquired a prime development site on Surf Parade for its next Broadbeach apartment project.

Progressing towards completion of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-sterling-broadbeach-6-8-george-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Sterling Broadbeach</a>, 90 apartments on nearby George Avenue, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/raptis">Raptis</a>, led by second-generation family man Evan Raptis, has picked up a block on the corner of Surf Parade and First Avenue.

The site had been earmarked for a luxury apartment project with 33 full-floor apartments across a 37-storey tower. Raptis will go back to the drawing board and create a building more appropriate for the site. The development application will be lodged later this month.

Evan Raptis told Apartments.com.au the site ticks all the boxes.

"Broadbeach is a suburb we've developed several buildings over the years. Surf Parade ticks all the boxes for the type of apartment development we want to deliver."

Raptis had several pre-lodgement meetings with council to ensure they are aligned in the development.

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Surf Parade has emerged in recent years as one of the most popular streets in Broadbeach for development.

South East Queensland developer Mosaic Property Group kicked it off with Marella by Mosaic. Bassar Group sold out Infinity on the street, while for its&nbsp;first Gold Coast development, Polycell grabbed a Surf Parade site for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-rochester-broadbeach-143-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Rochester</a>, which is nearly sold out.

Melbourne-based developer Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched its fourth Gold Coast project on the exclusive strip. The Eveleigh Broadbeach will have 100 apartments across a 31-storey building designed by Rothelowman.

GV Property Group site development specialists Antonio Mercuri and Luke Reaby, who both amalgamate sites and sell shovel-ready sites to developers up and down the Gold Coast, sold Surf Parade to Raptis.

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Less than two years after breaking ground, Gardner Vaughan Group is celebrating the topping out of Bask, its second development in the exclusive coastal enclave of Bokarina on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.&nbsp;

Located only minutes from the beachfront, the two seven-storey luxury apartment towers, known individually as Mydas and Caretta, offer a selection of one-to-four-bedroom residences with views of Lake Kawana, the Glasshouse Mountains, and Bokarina Beach.&nbsp;

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Gardner Vaughan Group Commercial Director Sam Gardner said the milestone marks the home stretch for construction, with first residents expected to be able to move in from Spring 2026.&nbsp;

“This is a significant milestone in bringing this development to life and represents our confidence in this region’s long-term growth and appeal,” Gardner said.&nbsp;

“With 85 per cent of apartments already sold, buyers are joining an established, coastal village that offers the very best of the Sunshine Coast – seasonally patrolled surf beaches, renowned restaurants, and links to established health and retail.&nbsp;

“The final collection of three- and four- bedroom apartments range in size from 127sqm to 300sqm, each with two or three secure car parks and storage, and with construction fast approaching completion we don’t expect the last few apartments to remain on the market for long.”&nbsp;

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Local restaurateur Luke Stringer, who co-owns and manages the award-winning Bocca Italian and Playa Mexican restaurants in Bokarina, has lived in the beachside suburb for 18 months and worked there for more than three years, and said the beachside suburb was thriving.&nbsp;

“It’s fair to say Bokarina is finally stepping into the sun and there’s a lot to love about the place,"&nbsp;Stringer said.

"It’s such a great community, where you see the same smiling faces every morning and everything’s within easy reach – it’s the perfect hub in the middle of the Sunshine Coast.

“When we first opened Bocca Italian, we were the lone restaurant, but it’s been amazing to see how the area has grown. The more venues that open, the busier it gets for everyone. When Playa Mexican opened its first Saturday night, Bocca had a record night and Playa was packed too, which blew us away how everyone is thriving.&nbsp;

“There’s a great energy around the place now, and people are really embracing Bokarina as a food and lifestyle destination.”&nbsp;

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Stringer joined other buyers at Bask Bokarina and the Gardner Vaughan Group team to celebrate the topping out at a special event in February.&nbsp;

Located in Kawana Waters, midway between Caloundra and Maroochydore, Bokarina locals enjoy scenic walking paths around Lake Kawana, playgrounds, beachfront boardwalk and parklands, alongside all the convenience of a masterplanned beachside community.&nbsp;

“You see people jogging or swimming in the morning, then grabbing coffee at the cafes, people are really embracing the area and all this growth is bringing more people to Bokarina,” Stringer added.&nbsp;

To take advantage of the vistas, each of the 135 apartments at Bask is designed with full size windows and high ceilings that provide an abundance of natural light.&nbsp;

Prices for the remaining three-bedroom apartments start at $1,599,000 and four-bedroom apartments start at $3,149,000.&nbsp;

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The mixed-use development also features ground-level retail space for cafés, dining options and boutiques, including the soon-to-be-opened ‘Corner Shop’, by the team behind Noosa’s well known ‘Organika’.

Sam Gardner said Gardner Vaughan Group’s 37-year history building and developing across South East Queensland has contributed to the success of its second development in Bokarina, which follows the recently completed Zinc Apartments.&nbsp;

“We care how people live and this is reflected in the way we approach the design and delivery of every development,” he said. “Furthermore, as a builder-developer we have full control over the construction program and our 100 per cent completion rate is something people can draw confidence from.”&nbsp;

Founded by civil engineers Guy Gardner and Darryl Vaughan in 1989, the family-owned business has evolved from a consultancy firm to an award-winning builder-developer, with projects across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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Prolific Melbourne developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> has launched its fourth new Gold Coast development in as many years.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a>, led by Daniel Faigen and backed by Eddie Hirsch, co-founder of United Petroleum, has unveiled The Eveleigh, on a prime 1,100 sqm site at 7-9 Surf Parade in the heart of Broadbeach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a> will deliver 100 apartments across 31 levels, making it the company’s largest Gold Coast project to date. It builds on the success of its three earlier developments, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/hemingway-1267-1273-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">The Hemingway in Palm Beach</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/emerson-kirra-100-musgrave-street-coolangatta">The Emerson at Kirra</a>, both completed, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yves-mermaid-beach-7-9-mermaid-avenue-mermaid-beach">Yves Mermaid Beach</a>, which is nearing completion.

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The announcement of The Eveleigh affirms the company’s sustained confidence in the Gold Coast market which continues to remain undersupplied. It also increases the value of Hirsch &amp; Fa​igen’s Gold Coast development portfolio to more than $700 million since the company first entered the market in 2021 with Hemingway.

The company has enlisted its preferred architecture firm Rothelowman to design The Eveleigh, which will offer a thoughtfully curated lifestyle, including a substantial wellness precinct, communal recreation areas, children’s play spaces, work-from-home facilities, and shared lounge and dining areas.

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Designed for the prime market demographic of downsizers and interstate lifestyle investors in mind, The Eveleigh has been crafted to offer an increasingly rare blend of affordable luxury in a tightly held market. Uniquely positioned in the heart of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after lifestyle suburb of Broadbeach, the project will also boast uninterrupted beach and hinterland views.

The Surf Parade site is just a short walk to the bustling Broadbeach dining and retail precinct, Pacific Fair, The Star Gold Coast and convention centre, and an easy stroll to Kurrawa Beach and the recreational amenity of Pratten Park on the Broadbeach foreshore.

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“We’re excited to be proceeding with our fourth project on the Gold Coast in what is certain to become the new luxury precinct in Broadbeach,” says Anthony Bueti, the CFO of Hirsch &amp;a​mp; Faigen and a shareholder of the group.

“With the likes of Mosa​ic and Abedian &amp;a​mp; Co also launching quality projects in the area, the transformation will cement Broadbeach as the premier lifestyle and amenity suburb on the Gold Coast.

"After four years in the Gold Coast market, and with three successful projects completed, The Eveleigh is the product of everything we have learned to love about the Gold Coast and it will be an incredible addition to our growing portfolio in one of the most vibrant property markets in the country. We continue to remain very confident in the high-end Gold Coast property market.”

Urban Activation Director Matt George is handling sales for The Eveleigh, having sold out The Emerson, The Hemingway, and Yves, all before construction was completed.

Melbourne builder MAXCON has already commenced construction on The Eveleigh. They are forecasting a mid-2028 completion.

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Hirsch & Faigen unveils The Eveleigh in Broadbeach

Two years after securing development approval for the final stage of its award-winning Thornton Precinct on the doorstep of Penrith Station, Urban Property Group is set to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/mayfair-on-penrith-172-lord-sheffield-circuit-penrith-nsw-2750">Mayfair on Penrith</a>, around 400 apartments designed to reflect two of Sydney’s most iconic structures.

The builder-developer has continued refining the design plans for the two-building development on a significant 8,280 sqm site on Sheffield Circuit, recognising the importance of the prime parcel as one of the closest developable sites to the station.

UPG enlisted architecture firm SJB to design the project. The team said they drew inspiration from both the General Post Office in Martin Place and East Circular Quay to help shape the design. The two-level colonnade, in particular, reflects the famous GPO building, which dates back to the 1860s.

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There will be one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on offer, with interiors by Cox Architecture. Residences will sit above a retail podium featuring hospitality and lifestyle operators such as One Playground and Volcano’s Steakhouse, contributing to an activated ground plane within the broader Thornton precinct.

A communal rooftop with a pool and views towards the Blue Mountains will provide shared open space for residents. The development is positioned between Ron Mulock Oval and Westfield Penrith, with the Nepean River and Great River Walk also nearby, placing daily amenity and green space within walking distance.

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Mayfair is being delivered by Urban Property Group, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly 40 years’ experience across Sydney. The project will be the first in Penrith to be offered with Resilience Insurance’s 10-year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) policy, which Urban Property Group has adopted across a number of its recent developments. The developer also has a 4.5-star iCIRT rating, one of the best ratings in market providing further confidence to buyers.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said providing additional assurance to off-the-plan buyers has become increasingly important.

“Anything we can do to give confidence in our product is a plus,” Elias told Apartments.com.au.

“Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. They’re making their single large investment, which is their home, and providing confidence is something that we feel is paramount.”

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The LDI policy provides a 10-year warranty covering structural defects, with independent inspections carried out during construction and protection for owners if defects arise post-completion.

Mayfair represents Urban Property Group’s sixth and final development within Thornton, consolidating the masterplanned precinct immediately east of the station.

The developer, which builds its own projects, has already commenced construction. SRM Residential is handling the sales campaign.

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Investor appetite for Queenstown apartments is strengthening as supply constraints and four-season tourism continue to underpin demand across the alpine region.

In Frankton’s masterplanned Remarkables Park precinct,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/safari-group">Safari Group</a>’s 141-apartment Mountain Oak development is attracting repeat and yield-focused buyers seeking exposure to that market dynamic.

Brandon, who specifically targeted Queenstown as an investment location, said the combination of price point and limited new supply made Mountain Oak stand out.

“It is a quality product in a location that struggles to densify,” he said, referencing Queenstown’s land-locked geography and development limitations.

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Having spent significant time in the region, Brandon pointed to its global reputation and consistent visitation as key fundamentals.

“Queenstown is a known destination from people all over the world. The place is land locked and there are issues building there. It’s also busy all year round.”

That four-season economy, driven by skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking, cycling and water-based tourism in summer, was also central to Sherry’s decision to invest.

“I believe the four-season tourism has major appeal as it would ensure that the property will not remain empty, unlike other areas in NZ,” she said.

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Mountain Oak has been structured to respond to that sustained demand, with 365-day visitor accommodation consent underpinning a mix of one-bedroom, flexi, two-bedroom and dual-key configurations that can operate as either short-term visitor accommodation or long-term rental housing. Dual-key apartments comprise two self-contained residences on one title, allowing owners to generate dual income streams or occupy one side while leasing the other.&nbsp;

Under Safari Group’s optional visitor accommodation management model, owners receive 60 per cent of the annual income generated by their apartment, with 24/7 on-site management, guest services and listing exposure included. Independent appraisal modelling suggests gross yields of up to 15 per cent for certain two-bedroom configurations, based on estimated nightly rates and occupancy assumptions.

For Brandon, that flexibility aligned with his broader investment strategy.

“It helps to know that I can have it managed either way,” he said. “My focus is on purchasing high yield cashflow properties.”

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He selected a one-bedroom flexi configuration, citing both yield and adaptability.

“I work remotely and can travel to most places and work. I enjoy making spaces that work for the lifestyle that I live and it seems that others also enjoy it.”

Ranging from 54 to 57 square metres, the one-bedroom flexi incorporates a separate multipurpose room suited to a home office, additional storage, or accommodation for ski gear and seasonal equipment, an increasingly relevant inclusion for buyers balancing remote work and alpine travel.

Interiors feature underfloor heating in bathrooms and a heat pump in the main living area, supporting year-round comfort. Upper-level apartments are positioned to maximise natural light, with sliding windows and balustrades in select residences enhancing outlook and ventilation. Units are available in both light and dark interior schemes.

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Sherry, a repeat Safari Group buyer, said her previous experience with the developer provided confidence to secure another apartment.

“Their developments have always finished on time, the quality has been high, and I didn't feel that my investment may be at risk,” she said. “Knowledge of the developer and our two existing Safari apartments gave us the confidence to proceed with this one.”

Safari Group has delivered more than 2,000 hotel units and residential apartments nationally and is now undertaking its fifth Queenstown development, reinforcing buyer confidence in delivery capability.

Although Sherry was not initially targeting Queenstown due to its price profile, prior visits reshaped her view of the market.

“I absolutely love this region and believe it is a major tourist attraction, which led me to the decision to invest.”

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Construction commenced in June 2025, with completion anticipated by mid-2027. Apartments are priced from NZ$639,000, and the development carries Overseas Investment Office exemption approval, allowing non-residents to purchase.

For both investors, the purchase represents a balance of income generation and long-term portfolio positioning in a tightly held alpine market.

“I firmly believe my investments in Safari developments are a combination of all these elements,” Sherry said. “The location of this project enabled me to diversify.”

As Queenstown continues to attract year-round visitation alongside constrained housing supply, Mountain Oak’s dual-key flexibility, optional on-site management structure and established developer track record are resonating with investors seeking exposure to the region’s resilient tourism economy.

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Joshua Chan, the 45 year old founder of an online gambling review website, Joshua Chan, has been pinpointed as the mystery weekend auction buyer of the $20.1 million Bondi Beach apartment.

It was the penthouse offered by hardware company director James Mayo.

The penthouse ranks as the most expensive apartment ever sold under the hammer in Australia.

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Chan's purchase was more than $3 million higher than the auction reserve.

Chan is the founder of online gambling review site LCB (Latest Casino Bonuses) which has more than 145,000 members who get advised on good and bad gambling websites. 

Chan founded it in 2006 with the aim to educate online gamblers.

His partner Melanie Attwell is its marketing manager.
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The 45 year old founder of an online gambling review website, Joshua Chan, has been pinpointed as behind Saturday’s top auction apartment sale result of $20.1 million

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Sydney had the nation's top auction result on the weekend prior to Christmas when a record $10.55 million was secured for a triplex at South Coogee through Sotheby's International.

Agent Michael Pallier noted there were 13 registered bidders with the buyer being a local family.

The oceanfront art deco 1940s building at 1 Wolseley Rd had last traded in 1989 at $776,000.

It was offered by the family of Selina Corkhill, the head of investment banking at the Sydney branch of the Bank of China, and widow of architect Tony Corkhill.

South Coogee's previous highest sale was in November last year at $9.8 million for a contemporary four level mansion which sold to find manager Duncan Saville. 

There was a recent sale at Coogee at $12.85 million when the venture capitalist, Marc Marano, bought on Gordons Bay, known as Sydney’s Little Amalfi Coast.

Marano left his family’s inner Sydney estate agency Oxford Agency five years ago to join the fitness franchise F45, and moved to the US two years ago to lead its expansion.

The off market sale bettered the Coogee suburb record by $3.85 million, set six years ago at $9 million.
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The oceanfront art deco building at 1 Wolseley Rd had last traded in 1989 at $776,000.

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Lannan Eacott, the 25 year old gamer better known as LazarBeam, has broken the Clovelly house price record.

He's spent $9.9 million on a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-clovelly-133592762" target="_blank">five bedroom home near the beach</a>.

It was built just two years ago after the old original property traded for $3,615,000 in 2016.

Set on 455 sqm and spanning three levels, the home was built atop a natural sandstone base and was designed to withstand the elements, and take advantage of its panoramic views.

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The bespoke interiors were created by Arent &amp; Pyke. There's artisan details including handmade terracotta tiles and a Mexican-style spiral staircase.

There are a number of living areas and a self-contained au pair suite with its own entry. The master retreat has an ocean view deck. In the garden is an outdoor kitchen and swimming pool.

Eacott will be moving from Rozelle where he spent $3.6 million on a state-of-the-art home last year.

His gamer and Youtuber mate Elliott Watkins recently spent $9.1 million in nearby Tamarama. 

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The Raby Bay, Brisbane home designed for Savage Garden's Daniel Jones, has sold for a bayside record $8.5 million. 
It topped the former record, from Bulimba, where a McConnell Street home sold for $8.4 million at auction just under a year ago.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-raby+bay-133914942" target="_blank">Raby Bay home at 32 Sentinel Court</a> was architecturally designed and built in 2004 for Jones, who sold it for $5.8 million in 2006.
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The price then went backwards following the GFC, selling for $4.96 million in 2013, despite it asking $8.5 million plus two years earlier.
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The five bed, five bath home sits on a sprawling 2,325 sqm with its own private marina and beachfront.
It has also features a study, library, music room and a media room, as well as a pavilion set by the waterfall swimming pool and spa.
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There were seven offers received before auction, with the buyer a Brisbane local and paying in cash.
McGrath Bayside agents Joseph Lordi and Pamela Neilson secured the sale after 43 days on the market.
 
 
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Supercar driver Liam Talbot and original Hi-5 star Charli Robinson have paid a suburb record $5.1 million for a new home in Chandler.

The home, in the south-east of Brisbane, was built in 2018 on its one hectare block after the former home sold for $1.4 million in 2013.

The new home, dubbed the James Bond House, comes with a 16 car garage.

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It spans 1,550 sqm of living space with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a home theatre, 45 sqm wine cellar, executive home office and an outdoor cinema.

The U-shaped home wraps around a central 11 metre swimming pool flanked by alfresco areas, one complete with an outdoor kitchen and pizza oven.

The home toppled the former Chandler record, set last year when an Archer Street home sold for $4.03 million.

Talbot retains investment properties in Bulimba and Carindale.

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The Canberra auction price record has been set by a home in Red Hill which sold under the hammer for $5.85 million.

It was <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-act-red+hill-132279254" target="_blank">set on the pricey Mugga Way</a> which is the home to some of Canberra's most expensive residences.

The property was bought by a local ACT family who first saw the home at the premarket VIP viewing.

The mid 1930s-built English manor-style home with dormer windows, high ceilings and French doors is surrounded by landscaped gardens. It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. 

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There's a banquet size dining room with an original open fireplace, a formal lounge with open fire and stained-glass feature windows and a family room with cedar ceiling.

A three car garage with 460 bottle wine cellar sits separately from the main residence. Upstairs there's a games room and a self-contained one bedroom apartment. 

In the vast 5,110 sqm grounds is a 16 metre swimming pool with a conservatory like pool house and a full size tennis court.

Peter Blackshaw agents Mario Sanfrancesco and Andrew Chamberlain secured the sale.

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“A strategic four-week marketing campaign included a mix of print media, digital, social and local radio advertising, lead to interest by several well- positioned parties”, Sanfrancesco said.

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The property was trading for the first time in over three decades.

“The home presented a rare opportunity to buyers – it’s not often that a home of this calibre, set on a large 5,110sqm block comes to market – nonetheless, backing onto Red Hill Nature Reserve”, Sanfrancesco added.

“Buyers looking for this calibre of property are quite particular in their requirements.

When they find a property that meets those requirements, they are willing to act quickly - so marketing campaigns at this level need to create both impact and urgency.”

Sanfrancesco said the number of purchasers at the top end of the market is increasing.

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"We expect to see more movement at this end of the market over the coming months.

Recently Hotspotting's Terry Ryder said Canberra is undoubtedly <a href="/expert-insights/investing/canberra-undoubtedly-one-of-the-steadiest-property-markets-in-australia-hotspottings-terry-ryder">one of the steadiest markets in Australia</a>

"The national capital is undoubtedly one of the steadiest markets in the nation – underpinned by the strongest real estate economy in capital city Australia," Ryder suggests. 

The sale broke the previous record which was set two years ago when Luton Properties sold a home on Deakin's Hotham Crescent for $5.75 million.

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Canberra's auction record broken with $5.85 million Red Hill sale

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An iconic L.A. mansion has come on the market for the first time in decades, with an eye watering price tag of $225 million.
Located at 10644 Bellagio Road, the property spans 8.4 acres and has sixty-four rooms.
It was built in 1938 by famed architect James E. Dolena, and is known as Casa Encantada.
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In 1950, hotelier Conrad Hilton purchased it from its original owner for $225,000.
He then sold it to David H. Murdock for $12.4 million in 1979, and Gary Winnick purchased it for $94 million in 2000.
The mansion and grounds have reportedly hosted some of the most significant social, charitable and political events in the United States, welcoming Presidents and Hollywood royalty alike over its 80 years.
Despite the rapid growth of the city around it, the compound remains without neighbours.
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An architectural pool house boasts a professional screening room, formal bar and vistas to the rose gardens and beyond.
Other amenities include a north-south lighted tennis court, a separately constructed basketball court, a full guest house and multiple greenhouses.
Koi ponds and irreplaceable landscaping makes the estate arguably one of the finest in the world.
If the residence is to draw a buyer at its $225 million asking price, it will comfortably become the most expensive house in America.
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A Hastings Street apartment on Noosa's priciest beachfront strip has sold for a record $8.25 million.
The three bedroom apartment is in the pricey Twenty Three Hastings block.
It was sold after a very short listing period in August by Tom Offermann Real Estate and beat the former record, held since 2006 when the penthouse in the nearby Noosa Court on Hastings sold for $8.2 million.
The living spaces of the triplex garden apartment comes with pool plus direct beach access.
The listing agent Mal Cox described it as one of the finest apartments he’s had the privilege to market.
The sale comes after the Tom Offermann agency secured $6.1 million for a <a href="/news/buyers-of-6-1-million-hastings-street-noosa-holiday-penthouse-revealed">nearby Hastings Street penthouse</a>.
Tom Offermann says there's a resurgence in beachfront property sales and there’s no sign of it changing soon.
“Noosa Main Beach is one of a very few true north-facing beaches on the east coast of Australia,” Offermann says.
“Noosa has an amenable sub-tropical climate and a town brimful with natural assets which turns holiday makers into property buyers, something I have experienced over 30 years.
The Noosa apartment market recorded the strongest capital growth of any unit market across the country over the last year with values soaring nearly 25 per cent.
"The investment potential speaks only of enviable financial success for those who are fortunate to acquire their piece of Noosa Heads ’hottest real estate.”
 
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Noosa apartment record broken with $8.25 million Hastings Street sale

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Film director Antoinette 'Popsy' Albert, the widow of early Australian music pioneer Ted Albert, has spent $10.25 million on a Rose Bay apartment.
The<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-rose+bay-130547710" target="_blank"> four bedroom beachfront apartment</a> on the ground floor of the landmark Wintergarden hadn't traded since 1993 when it sold for $1.95 million.
1st City Double Bay agent Julian Hasemer secured the sale.
Antoinette Albert took over the production of Strictly Ballroom after Ted's untimely death. It went on to become on of Australia's most well known movies.
Antoinette retains mansions in Mosman, Bellevue Hill and Palm Beach, as well as an apartment in Kirribilli.
Ted was one of Australia's first independent record producers. He founded Albert Productions company and label in the 1960s.
He signed The Easybeats in 1965.
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Antoninette 'Popsy' Albert breaks Rose Bay apartment record

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The sale of the newly completed Westin Perth Hotel broke both the 2018 and the overall Perth record for largest single single asset transaction, according to JLL.
In a deal negotiated by JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group's Managing Director, Mark Durran, Malayasia's YTL group has acquired the Westin Perth from developer and owner BGC.
The hotel is said to have sold for over $200 million.
The 28 story five star hotel is situated just East of the Perth CBD in the City's heritage quarter.
Located 12 km from Perth international airport the hotel features 368 guest suites and 2,300 sqm of convention facilities including the largest ballroom in the CBD.
The sale of Westin Perth also includes Hibernian Place offering an outdoor plaza of 2,000 sqm.
Hibernian place has an existing DA 36,545 sqm of Grade A office.
Mr Durran said, "despite competitive market conditions the Westin Perth has performed strongly since opening in April 2018."
"Given Perth's positive future market outlook over the longer term, major investors are currently seeking quality hotel investments," he added.
YTL first entered the Australian hotel market in 2012 with their $415 million purchase of the Marriot Portfolio, including hotels in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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