Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

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Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

First look: Inca eyes Mona Vale with State Significant DA for Dawn apartments

Seasoned Victorian apartment developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a> has logged more than $400 million in sales in its luxury apartment project Palmera Residences at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

Central Equity Director Karl Kutner said the sales result reflected a combination of location, product quality and delivery certainty with the project already under construction by building powerhouse Multiplex.&nbsp;

"Surpassing $400 million in sales since launch is a significant milestone and an outstanding endorsement of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera Residences</a>,” he said.&nbsp;

"We believe one of the key reasons for this strong result is the confidence purchasers have in knowing the project is under construction with Multiplex. Buyers are increasingly looking for certainty. They want to know that the project they commit to today will be delivered by an experienced team with a proven track record."&nbsp;

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Kutner said it was clear there was still high demand for luxury projects that offered certainty of delivery.&nbsp;

“We are in a market where many residential developments have faced delays due to rising construction costs, labour shortages and financing challenges,” said Kutner.&nbsp;

"But having construction underway has provided our buyers with resounding confidence backed by more than 40 years of development delivery by Central Equity combined with construction by one of Australia's most respected construction companies."&nbsp;

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Central Equity is one of Australia's most experienced privately-owned property developers. Over more than four decades, the company has delivered in excess of 85 residential developments including 10,000 apartments and many thousands of stand alone homes.&nbsp;

Located on Garfield Terrace at Northcliffe, between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Palmera Residences occupies one of the Gold Coast's most sought after beachside locations. The development has been designed to appeal to owner occupiers seeking premium residences that combine generous living spaces and resort style amenities.&nbsp;

Palmera Residences will feature an exceptional collection of resort style amenities, including two swimming pools: a generously sized family pool with safe shallow zones for relaxed recreation, and a 20 metre lap pool positioned to maximise all day sunlight.&nbsp;

Residents will also enjoy exclusive access to wellness and recreational facilities including a magnesium pool, sauna, yoga studio, expansive fitted gymnasium, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ’s&nbsp;and indoor and outdoor dining areas, together with a dedicated concierge and luxurious hotel inspired entrance foyer.&nbsp;

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A unique feature at Palmera Residences has been designed to enhance the Gold Coast lifestyle which includes both indoor and outdoor gymnasium facilities, together with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining areas. A corner café has also been incorporated to provide residents with a destination for their everyday needs.&nbsp;

Kutner said buyer demand had been broad based with purchasers attracted from interstate as well as throughout South East Queensland.&nbsp;

"We're seeing strong interest from owner occupiers, lifestyle buyers and people relocating to the Gold Coast. Many purchasers have been searching for a premium beachside residence where quality, design and delivery are equally important."&nbsp;

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Kutner said the sales milestone was an important achievement, but the focus remained firmly on delivering an exceptional development.&nbsp;

"While reaching $400 million in sales is an important milestone, our priority remains delivering a project that exceeds purchaser expectations,” he said.&nbsp;

"Palmera Residences has been designed to become one of the Gold Coast's landmark residential addresses, and we look forward to welcoming our purchasers to their new homes."&nbsp;

There are a limited number of residences remaining in selected configurations with pricing from $2,950,000 to $8,950,000. Palmera Residences is also crowned by expansive penthouses with wrap around views.

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Construction certainty and strong buyer demand drive major sales result for luxury Gold Coast development

Palmera Residences fly out the door as sales pass $400 million

National property developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has appointed BINAH as its construction partner for Quartet, its new Brisbane apartment development in the undersupplied suburb of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>.

Located just two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and moments from key 2032 Olympic precincts, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/quartet-milton-33-manning-street-milton-qld-4064">Quartet</a> will deliver 131 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments priced from $1 million to $4.2 million, combining elevated design with a wellness-focused lifestyle offering.&nbsp;

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Goldfields’ Chief Executive Officer, Lachlan Thompson, said the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/binah-constructions">BINAH</a> marked an important milestone for the project.&nbsp;

“Bringing BINAH on board as our construction partner will allow us to bring our vision for Quartet forward with a team that has a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential projects,” Thompson said.&nbsp;

“We’ve taken a considered approach to progressing the site because we wanted to deliver the whole package. Buyers ultimately back great developers, great projects and great builders, and with Quartet, we’ve made sure all three line up.

“People want certainty, they want to know the project will be built, that the homes will be delivered as promised, and that the developer stands behind the quality of what they create. That’s something Goldfields has built its reputation on over many years.”&nbsp;

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BINAH’s Managing Director, Khalil Hafza, said the company was proud to be partnering with Goldfields to deliver Quartet.&nbsp;

“Quartet is an exciting project to bring to life, particularly given the level of detail in the residences and the extensive rooftop amenity planned for the building,” Mr Hafza said.&nbsp;

“Our focus is on delivering a high-quality build that brings that design vision to life and creates homes residents will enjoy for many years.”&nbsp;

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The facilities at Quartet have been feared towards the roof, with a&nbsp;25 metre lap pool, spa, sauna and cold plunge, and a communal barbecue area and alfresco.

Town planning was designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and brought to life by Melbourne-based architecture firm Cera Stribley.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/cera-stribley">Cera Stribley</a> Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the project responds to both its riverside setting and Brisbane’s evolving urban character.&nbsp;

“Quartet has been designed to sit comfortably within its riverside context, offering a refined take on urban living through well-planned, generously proportioned residences that will stand the test of time,” Mr Cerantonio said.&nbsp;

“An emphasis on natural light, natural textures and carefully selected finishes from timber and marble to premium appliances, creates calm, considered interiors designed for comfort and long-term liveability.”&nbsp;

Construction of Quartet will commence in July 2026, with completion anticipated in Q4 2028.

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Construction to commence on 131-residence tower designed around wellness-focused living

Goldfields appoints BINAH for Quartet apartments in Milton

The first partnership between national developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> and Adelaide-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> has made a strong start, with the pair securing $21 million in unconditional sales at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-four-four-hutt-adelaide-144-hutt-street-adelaide-sa-5000">One Four Four Hutt</a>&nbsp;on the edge of the Adelaide CBD.

Over a third of apartments have been snapped up in the boutique 44-apartment project on the corner of Hutt Stret and Wakefield Road. Local downsizers and owner-occupiers wanting to remain in Adelaide's tightly-held southeast quarter have been the most prominent purchasers.

The DKO-designed, mixed-use development is one of the few new apartment projects in the precinct, an area where new housing supply has remained limited despite continued demand from buyers wanting to stay close to the CBD, Victoria Park and Adelaide's established east-end amenities.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

"The level of early commitment reflects the confidence local buyers have in the Hutt Street precinct," Dendrinos said.

"Many purchasers are long-term east-end residents who love the area and want to stay connected to the neighbourhood. They recognise the value of a well-designed, well-located development.

"Our partnership with Otello has been central to this success, and the number of unconditional sales at this stage only strengthens our confidence in the South Australian market."

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Otello Director Daniel Harris said the sales result also highlighted the lack of new apartment opportunities within the Hutt Street precinct.

"One Four Four Hutt has clearly resonated with buyers, with strong early sales reflecting both the appeal of the Hutt Street corridor and the lifestyle on offer," Harris said.

"The activated ground-floor retail has also been a key drawcard, with purchasers responding to the vision of a more vibrant and connected streetscape, not just the residences themselves."

One Four Four Hutt will deliver 44 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a collection of penthouses, above a ground-floor retail offering designed to further activate the Hutt Street precinct.

Construction is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year, with completion anticipated in 2028.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

Fortis makes Adelaide debut with Otello as One Four Four Hutt records strong early sales

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The Mermaid Waters home of prominent Australian harpist June Loney has sold for $1.41 million.
The waterfront home cost June, the former principal harpist at Sydney Symphony Orchestra, $320,000 in 1997.
Loney taught at the Sydney Symphony Orchestra from the four bedroom home that offers views overlooking the lake from its 27 metre water frontage.
She said the home gave her inspiration to paint her natural surroundings.
The harpist built the home with two separate wings focusing around a centralised kitchen. 
The Sydney born musician, who was awarded an MBE in 1977, died last year at 86 years old.
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It looks as if entrepreneurs Daniel and Danielle Besen have found a buyer for another one of their sculptural masterpieces.
Their Mornington Peninsula estate Miramar is under offer, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-flinders-123836018" target="_blank">according to its realestate.com.au listing</a>.
The award winning home was expected to fetch $20 million when listed late last year, just a few weeks after the Besen's listed their opulent Toorak new build.
Architects Wood Marsh said the internal spaces “follow the lead of the exterior, with a sinuous walkway forming the backbone of each of the two boomerang-shaped volumes”.
The award winning home features a sunken living pod and cocooned bedrooms with views.
There are seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, a study, exercise room and a two level master wing.
It was described as 'land art by the sea' by Peninsula Sotheby's International Realty agent Rob Curtain who marketed the home.
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It's the second sale for the Besen's who found a $26.25 million buyer for their Towers Road home before Christmas.
Infrastructure executive Phil Dreaver recently emerged as the buyer of the four bedroom home with a concrete scalloped and arced facade which broke Victoria's state wide record.
It had been held by Ilyuka, a Portsea clifftop, since 2010 when it sold for $26 million.
Daniel is the son of billionaire retail tycoons Marc and Eva Besen, who founded the clothing company Sussan Group.
He runs his own private equity firm.
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Besen's Miramar, Flinders estate under offer

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Chloe Brookman, one half of children's nursery emporium Olli Ella, and her husband Charlie Wheeler sold their Balmain park-side home pre-auction for around $1.91 million.
The couple paid $1.4 million for the Federation semi in 2015 after looking for two years to find the dilapidated doer-upper. They mainly styled it turning it into an informal and relaxed family living space while maintaining some of its original features. 
Cobden &amp; Hayson agent Matthew Hayson auctioned the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-balmain-124602582" target="_blank">three bedroom Elliott Street Federation-era home</a> with around $1.85 million tipped.
Chloe, Charlie and their three kids moved to Australia four years ago after Chloe and her Clerkenwell sister Olivia set up Olli Ella when they were both living in London.
The cool children's nursery store has spread globally as Chloe headed up the company's new base in Australia.
 
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Balmain home of Olli Ella's Chloe Brookman sold pre-auction

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The new Penrith Panther prop James Tamou, who has made his way down from the North Queensland Cowboys, has just settled on a family home in Sydney's west. 
He's bought a Glenmore Park residence which will be home with wife, hurdler Brittney McGlone and their three children. 
The five bedroom, three bathroom family home cost $1.02 million.
He hasn't let go of his two Bohle Plains properties near Townsville, both currently tenanted and bringing in just shy of $900 a week.
Play money to a rugby league star who has just signed a $3 million contract over four years.
In a recent interview with the Saturday Telegraph, Tamou suggested he wanted his kids to grow up closer to their NSW based grandparents.
“We’re definitely a lot happier in Sydney,” Tamou said.
“I’ve got three kids now and up there we were a bit far away from family so that was a main reason to come down."
Tamou secured his maiden premiership in 2015 in the nail-biting final against Brisbane that went down as arguably the greatest of all time. 
Meanwhile some of the NRL's best have been active during the off-season on the property front as they gear up for another campaign.
Rabbitohs recruit Robbie Farah is seemingly preparing for life after football after spending $2,406,000 on a duplex redevelopment property in Wareemba in Sydney's inner west. 
It looks like it will be a knock down for Farah, who has gone into the project with brother Jason.
Currently the large 694 sqm land parcel homes a 1920s solid brick residence, however it was marketed as a 'premium parcel of land with duplex potential' by LJ Hooker selling agent Ben Horwood.
The listing also said that it is rare for such a large, flat and wide parcel to become available.
It has three bedrooms, one bathroom, an updated kitchen and a large rear terrace with parklike backyard. 
There's been no development applications lodged yet by Farah. 
The Sydney Roosters stalwart Mitchell Pearce recently paid $1,665,000 for a two bedroom garden apartment in Randwick, but hangs onto his Cremorne apartment, leasing the three bedroom unit for $1,200 a week.
Trade hopping former Bulldog Curtis Rona, who takes up a new spot at Western Force, rented his new Elderslie home that he bought just last year.
The Kiwi ace paid $739,990 for the four bedroom family home before making his decision to head out to the west coast. It's tenanted at $620 a week.
Of course Gold Coast Titans star Jarryd Hayne sold his renovated pink Paddo terrace earlier this month after having $2,975,000 price hopes.
There's moves interstate too, with Bulldog rising star Moses Mbye listing his investment in Tewantin, a suburb inland from Noosa.
He spent $395,000 on the home in 2014 but has had it listed for rent as he continues his time at the Canterbury team.
It has $450,000 hopes.
This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph. 
 
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An entire mixed-use strata-titled block in Sydney’s eastern suburb of Bronte sold for $6.2 million during the weekend, the most expensive among auctions for the week ending February 25, according to auctions tracked by Domain.com.au.
The block at <a href="https://www.belleproperty.com/listings/475524/34-36-macpherson-street-bronte-nsw-2024/" target="_blank">34-36 MacPherson St, Bronte NSW 2024</a>, comprises four strata-titled apartments and two retail stores, and is ideally suited for a developer or investor.
Each of the apartments comes with two bedrooms plus a sunroom or study/third bed. They offer ocean views.
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On the market for the first time in 30 years, the properties could earn a potential estimated gross income of $210,000 per annum (on fully leased basis).
The site area is nearly 593 sqm. 
The selling agents were Edward Brown and William Hotson of Belle Property.
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Mixed-use block of four units in beachside Bronte fetches $6.2 million at auction

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Architect Eugene Marchese and wife Joanna have listed their Hunters Hill home following their purchase of a Millers Point terrace in the State Government selloff.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-hunters+hill-124723230" target="_blank">four bedroom home</a> is listed with $3.95 million hopes having cost the couple $1,275,000 in 2007.
Set on 1069 sqm, the contemporary home features a sunken lounge with built-in seating, two living rooms and an alfresco setting overlooking the lap pool.
It goes to auction March 9.
Marchese spent $3.2 million last year on an 1875 Victorian Italianate terrace part of the Winsbury Terrace row. 
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Architect Eugene Marchese lists Hunters Hill home

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Kevin Manuel and Elizabeth Gaines, the newly appointed CFO to Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's mining company Fortsecue Metals, are ready to settle in Perth.
The confirmation comes after the couple listed their Sydney northern beaches base.
It was the gated community home built by model and Myer ambassador Jennifer Hawkins and builder husband Jake Wall at North Curl Curl.
Gaines and Manuel have spent $3.57 million on a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-wa-cottesloe-121785898" target="_blank">luxury three level apartment</a> near Cottesloe beach.
The apartment in the block of just four was designed by the award winning architect Blane Brackenridge and comes with interiors from New York designers Al Martinez of Interior Management and Greg Wright.
This article first appeared in the Weekend Australian's Mansion Australia section.
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Model Rachael Finch and her dance instructor husband Michael Miziner have sold their family home in Brighton-Le-Sands.
It comes after announcing they are expecting baby number two.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-brighton-le-sands-123645542" target="_blank">They secured $1.45 million for the contemporary three bedroom home</a> that sits behind an old fashioned brick facade. It sold through Ray White Rockdale agents Con Economos and Jackie Li.
The couple had previously relocated to their $1.65 million, three bedroom Waterloo penthouse which they bought off the plan in 2014.
Occupying the 10th and 11th floor of the Divercity Rise building, the 130 sqm apartment comes with an 80 sqm rooftop. 
The Brighton-Le-Sands home had been briefly a rental at $750 a week.
The pair paid $825,000 in 2012 for the home just a few days before flipping their designer Bondi Beach penthouse.
They had spent $825,000 on the two bedroom Bondi apartment in 2011 and then sold it for $1.1 million just 16 months later.
The property savvy couple have an impressive portfolio in Sydney and in Queensland.
They own commercial premises in Sydney along with three Southport apartments in the Gold Coast .
Rachael's modelling career began in 2004 when she won the Queensland Model of the Year. Two years later she was first seen by international agents Ford, Click, Elite and IMG.
She was awarded the People's Choice Award for Miss Teen Australia the same year.
It was 2009 when Rachael became a household name when crowned Miss Universe Australia where she subsequently represented Australia in Miss Universe in the Bahamas finishing third.
She went onto become a contestant in Celebrity MasterChef Australia then in 2010 following year on Dancing With The Stars, where she met Michael. The couple, who finished fifth, tied the knot in 2013, the same year their first child Voilet was born.
Rachael posted a picture in August last year of her eight week scan and suggested she was 12 weeks gone. That puts her due date some time next month.
This article first appeared in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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A three level Fitzroy warehouse conversion fetched $2.1 million at auction. 
The renovated Brooks Building at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-fitzroy-124507698" target="_blank">51A Little Smith St, Fitzroy</a>, features a loft bedroom with a balcony, offering views of Collingwood and Fitzroy.
There is a light-filled open-plan living area with exposed beams. 
There were four bidders at the Nelson Alexander auction.
It was announced on the market at $1.8 million.
Nelson Alexander Fitzroy agent Luke Sacco said the building conversion was about three decades ago to retain the raw features of its warehouse heritage.
It has the high ceilings, exposed brick, old timber floors.
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On the ground floor, there is a lockup garage and two bedrooms.
There are original warehouse windows with wooden floors and white-painted bricks complement the exposed beams in the lounge and dining area.
The property had pre-auction price expectations of $1.55 million to $1.65 million.
CoreLogic says it last traded in 1978 at $7500.
Last year an undeveloped Fitzroy North warehouse sold at auction.
The 6A/1 Bik Lane offering sold for $1.216 million, just over its $1.1 million reserve set by the artist Polly Courtin who'd been there a decade.
The 120sq m building space boasted ceilings high enough to fit three storeys inside, the Nelson Alexander marketing suggested.
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Australia's millionaire matchmaker Trudy Gilbert and her husband Philip have quickly sold their resort-style North Bondi home.
The couple didn't even have to wait for the first Saturday open for inspection, selling it in the early bird January market in just in 11 days.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-north+bondi-124530274" target="_blank">The five bedroom, three bathroom home</a> on a 460 sqm corner parcel features a tropical garden with gas heated pool.
Trudy, who founded Elite Introductions in 2005, paid $2.95 million for the property in 2013 when it was bought from former NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal.
The sale was secured by Century 21 Rose Bay's Danny Taylor and Jeff Freund, who gave a guide of $4.2 million.
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