Brisbane developer Red &amp; Co's decision to include dual key apartments in its debut Gold Coast apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO Varsity Lakes</a>, is proving to be one of the project's biggest drawcards, with buyers quickly snapping up the flexible residences.

More than half of the project's 36 dual key apartments have already sold, helping drive COMO beyond the 50 per cent sold mark within the first month of launch.

The strong response highlights growing demand for apartment designs that can adapt to changing lifestyles, with buyers increasingly looking for homes that accommodate multi-generational living, provide rental income opportunities or simply offer greater flexibility over time.

Located on the shores of Lake Orr, COMO will deliver 156 apartments across 16 levels, with the dual-key residences forming a limited release within the broader development.

Each combines a primary two-bedroom apartment with a fully self-contained studio on a single title, connected by a shared foyer and lockable internal door. The design allows owners to house ageing parents, adult children or guests while maintaining privacy, or lease the secondary residence to generate additional income.

Just 17 of the original 36 dual key apartments remain available.

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The innovative configuration combines two fully self-contained residences on a single title, typically comprising a primary two-bedroom apartment alongside a separate studio residence, connected via a shared foyer and lockable internal door.&nbsp;

The model is proving particularly attractive to owner occupiers navigating changing family dynamics and the realities of the current housing crisis.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/npa">NPA</a>&nbsp;CEO Andrew Erwin said dual key living was resonating strongly with modern buyers because it delivered both financial flexibility and practical lifestyle benefits.&nbsp;

“The housing crisis and rising cost of living are fundamentally changing how Australians think about home ownership,” Erwin said.&nbsp;

“Dual key apartments provide a genuine solution for families who want to stay connected while maintaining independence. Parents can help adult children save for a future home, ageing parents can remain nearby without moving into aged care, and owners still retain privacy and flexibility.

“Importantly, buyers are also recognising the financial advantages. It creates the opportunity to generate additional income from part of the home without the holding costs associated with owning a separate investment property.”&nbsp;

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Unlike traditional dual occupancy arrangements, the residences operate under a single title, meaning owners only incur one set of body corporate fees, council rates and holding costs.&nbsp;

The secondary residence can also evolve over time - functioning as guest accommodation, a home office, creative studio or private retreat before later becoming an income-producing asset.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a>&nbsp;Director and Co-Founder David Laverty said the strong early sales reflected growing buyer urgency and changing priorities within the market.&nbsp;

“Securing more than half of COMO’s residences within such a short timeframe is an outstanding result and a clear endorsement of both the design and location,” Laverty said.&nbsp;

“Buyers are responding to the combination of location, connectivity and amenity, but ultimately it’s value relative to other East Coast markets that is driving enquiry.”&nbsp;

“We’re also seeing strong interest from owner occupiers looking for homes that can adapt with them over time. Flexibility has become one of the most important considerations for buyers in today’s market.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, COMO features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with 2.7-metre ceilings and larger-format floorplans aimed at owner occupiers, downsizers and lifestyle-focused buyers.&nbsp;

The development will feature an extensive rooftop recreation and wellness offering including a 25-metre lap pool, sundeck, barbecue and dining areas, gym, sauna, plunge baths, landscaped gardens, wellness spaces and rooftop pickleball and paddleball courts.

The remaining dual key apartments range from 137 sqm to 167 sqm and include generous three-bedroom layouts with separate self-contained studio accommodation and dual parking.&nbsp;

Erwin said the dual key concept represented a broader shift in how Australians would live in the future.

“People want homes that can evolve with their lives,” he said.&nbsp;

“A dual key apartment can suit a family today, support an ageing parent tomorrow, and potentially generate income later on. That adaptability is becoming incredibly valuable in the current environment.”

Prices currently range from $2,115,750 to $2,583,000.&nbsp;

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Inter-generational living drives demand for COMO’s dual key apartments as housing pressures reshape buyer priorities 

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ceerose">Ceerose</a> has doubled down on its Leichhardt ambitions, lodging its second State Significant Development Application (SSDA) in the suburb in the last six months.

Their newest proposal seeks to transform a former industrial precinct into a new residential community centred around the adaptive reuse of one of the site's heritage warehouse buildings.

The new project, on a 6,930 sqm block at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-76-william-street-leichhardt-nsw-2040">40–76 William Street</a>, will bring more than 200 apartments to a suburb that has seen little to no new supply in recent years. It follows Ceerose's late 2025 SSDA for a mixed-use apartment project on nearby Parramatta Road, signalling the developer's growing investment in Sydney's Inner West.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, the redevelopment would involve the demolition of four existing industrial buildings while retaining and adaptively reusing the site's most significant warehouse. The retained structure would anchor a new residential precinct comprising five interconnected buildings arranged around a large central landscaped courtyard, with heights stepping from five storeys along the surrounding residential streets to 11 storeys at the William Street corner.

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According to the Architecture Design Report by Woods Bagot, the proposal "seeks to create a residential village centred around a generous green heart while celebrating the site's industrial heritage through the adaptive reuse of the existing warehouse building."

The development would comprise 203 apartments, with 188 proposed as build-to-sell residences, alongside 15 affordable housing apartments.

Rather than treating the retained warehouse as a standalone heritage object, Woods Bagot has sought to weave the site's industrial history throughout the masterplan. The proposal retains the north and west facades of the landmark corner warehouse, while new buildings reinterpret the site's brick-and-steel industrial language through their material palette and architectural expression.

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The design is organised around what Woods Bagot describes as a "green heart", a landscaped communal open space that reinstates the leafy character removed when the site became an industrial storage facility. A new pedestrian laneway running through the site would improve permeability between William, North and Francis streets, linking residents through landscaped public spaces while activating the ground plane.

Residents would have access to communal gardens, rooftop open space and shared recreation areas distributed throughout the development. Sustainability has also been prioritised, with the project targeting an average 7.9-star NatHERS rating. Proposed initiatives include rooftop solar generation, rainwater harvesting, passive solar design, naturally ventilated lobbies, extensive cross-ventilation and the reuse of existing building fabric to reduce embodied carbon.

The adaptive reuse strategy became a defining feature of the application after heritage investigations found only one of the site's industrial buildings could feasibly be retained. The Heritage Impact Statement concludes that preserving the key warehouse façades while referencing the site's industrial character throughout the new development provides an appropriate balance between renewal and conservation.

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"Retention and adaptation of the site buildings has been explored but found not to be feasible except for the tallest building, whose street facades will be retained," the heritage report states.

"The proposed building will interpret the brick and steel character of the subject site, including reuse of some components and construction of a large 'sawtooth' structure in the proposed open space."

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The William Street site is located around 300 metres from Leichhardt North Light Rail station and a short walk to Norton Street's retail, dining and hospitality precinct. The surrounding area has increasingly become a focus for urban renewal given its proximity to public transport and the Parramatta Road corridor.

Ceerose, founded by Edward Doueihi in 1998, has become one of Sydney's more active apartment developers, with completed projects including The Alex Collective in Alexandria, Abbie's Lane in Annandale, and the award-winning Munro House in Elizabeth Bay. They are currently delivering Belgravia, 17 luxury apartments in Potts Point.

First look: Ceerose doubles down in Leichhardt with adaptive reuse of former warehouse site

Melbourne developer Spacious Group has completed Voyage Altona, one of the closest new apartment developments to Altona Beach.

Off the plan purchasers have started moving into the 49-apartment project on Pier Street, with the remaining move-in-ready one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments starting from just over $500,000.

Display apartments have now been fitted out, allowing prospective buyers to inspect the completed residences by appointment.

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The completed apartments feature open-plan living and dining areas which extend onto private balconies and terraces, while full-height glazing maximises natural light throughout the interiors.&nbsp;

Hybrid timber-look flooring, stone benchtops, Miele appliances, porcelain-tiled bathrooms and generous storage feature throughout the building which also features landscaped communal areas, expansive shared terraces, lift access and secure on-grade parking.

Drawing inspiration from its bayside setting, Voyage adopts a restrained palette of warm neutral tones and textured finishes. Many of the apartments take advantage of views across Port Phillip Bay, while the indoor-outdoor living spaces have been designed to make the most of the coastal outlook.

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Voyage was developed to address what Spacious Group identified as an undersupply of higher-quality apartment product in Altona, with a focus on owner-occupiers looking to remain within the bayside community.

"Voyage responds to very strong local buyer demand for quality, owner-occupier-focused product," says Barry Plant Projects Director Jarrod Farey, who has handled sales since the project's launch.

"The project delivers an elevated lifestyle proposition, with its design and quality of finish far exceeding anything previously produced in the area, as well as its proximity to Pier Street Village and the beach."

The majority of purchasers have been local downsizers and owner-occupiers looking to stay within the Altona community but who previously had limited opportunities to buy a brand-new apartment.

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Spacious Group completes Voyage Altona in Altona's beachside precinct

Homecorp has secured approval for a $360 million apartment development at Budds Beach, paving the way for one of the Gold Coast's most amenity-rich residential projects to launch later this year.

Gold Coast City Council has approved Lýon Residences, a 32-level tower that will deliver 178 two and three-bedroom apartments across a prominent corner site at 8-10 Acacia Avenue and 25-27 Oak Avenue.

The approval comes as developers continue to invest in premium lifestyle-driven apartment projects on the Gold Coast, where owner occupiers are increasingly prioritising amenity as much as apartment size and location.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/l-on-residences-25-27-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Lýon Residences</a> has been designed around a resort-style wellness offering, headlined by a Moroccan-inspired spa precinct featuring treatment rooms, a Nordic sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a soaking pool and a residents-only juice bar.

The rooftop will include a heated infinity pool and spa, residents' lounge with private kitchen and bar, gymnasium, yoga and Pilates studio, outdoor entertaining areas and barbecue facilities overlooking the Surfers Paradise skyline.

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Homecorp Founder and CEO Ron Bakir said Budds Beach provided the ideal location for the company's latest luxury apartment project.

"Budds Beach represents one of the most unique and sought-after pockets of the Gold Coast, and Lýon Residences has been designed to reflect that sense of rarity and refinement," Bakir said.

The project arrives as wellness continues to become a defining feature of new residential developments both in Australia and internationally.

The latest Global Wellness Institute figures show wellness real estate remains the fastest-growing segment of the global wellness economy and is forecast to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2030. Australia continues to rank among the world's 15 largest wellness real estate markets, with developers increasingly integrating health, recreation and community facilities into apartment projects.

Queensland is also experiencing strong population growth, with the Gold Coast continuing to outperform many other Australian cities as demand for new housing remains elevated ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bakir said the project had been designed to respond to that shift in buyer expectations.

"Strong population growth and sustained demand across the Gold Coast continue to highlight the need for well-designed new housing supply. Lýon Residences responds directly to this demand while setting a new benchmark for residential living," he said.

Each apartment has been designed to maximise views across the coastline, the Nerang River and the Gold Coast hinterland.

Located just minutes from Surfers Paradise beach and the Broadwater, the development also offers easy access to the light rail network, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads.

Early site works are underway, with construction expected to commence later this year.

Homecorp approved for Budds Beach apartment tower, Lýon Residences

New apartment developments with uninterrupted, north-facing views over Perth's Swan River are exceptionally rare.

Recognising just how limited those opportunities are, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/edge-visionary-living">Edge Visionary Living</a>, one of Perth's most respected builder-developers, targeted <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/applecross-wa-6153">Applecross</a>, assembling an unrepeatable 6,342 sqm riverfront site on the corner of Moreau Mews and Canning Beach Road to create one of Perth's only new north-facing apartment developments directly overlooking the Swan River.

Today, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/riviere-residences-applecross-59-canning-beach-road-applecross-wa-6153">Rivière Residences</a> offers buyers a unique opportunity to choose between completed residences ready to move into now and off-the-plan homes in the final stage, Rivière West.

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Across the completed East and Central buildings, residents are already enjoying the development's luxury amenity, while two of the precinct's hospitality venues are now open.

The completed component of the development gives buyers the advantage of experiencing the finished product firsthand, including its uninterrupted river views, while still having the opportunity to secure a residence in the final stage.

"People are wowed by the view and the quality of the apartments,"&nbsp;Edge Visionary Living Sales Executive, Holly McSweeney, says.

"They're looking for the convenience of lock-and-leave living, but they're not looking to downsize on quality."

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The rarity of the development hasn't been lost on prospective buyers, McSweeney says.

For McSweeney, it all comes back to a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate.

"Location, location, location," she says. "We are nestled right on the front of the Swan River. You can never get built out, so wherever you are in Rivière Residences, you've got views of the river forever."

The unique waterfront position has resonated particularly strongly with local downsizers. McSweeney says many buyers are long-time Applecross residents looking to transition from large family homes into a luxury apartment without sacrificing space, quality or the lifestyle they've enjoyed for decades.

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A major focus for Edge in recent years has been resident amenity. Across its apartment portfolio, from beachfront developments in Scarborough to luxury towers in South Perth, the developer has increasingly invested in the spaces beyond the apartment itself.

The strategy has largely been shaped by downsizer demand. Many buyers are moving from large family homes with swimming pools and established gardens. While they're looking to leave the maintenance behind, they don't want to compromise on lifestyle.

At Rivière, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hillam-architects">Hillam Architects</a> designed the resident facilities as an extension of each apartment. A 25-metre heated swimming pool takes advantage of the north-facing river outlook, complemented by a large gym, sauna and steam rooms, private dining spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema, games room, and dedicated wine and whisky rooms.

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The waterfront location has also proved to be a major drawcard. Residents are within walking distance of the Raffles Hotel, South of Perth Yacht Club, the Heathcote Cultural Precinct and the cafés, restaurants and boutiques along Ardross Street.

Beyond the location and amenity, McSweeney says many buyers take confidence from Edge's fully integrated development model.

Having delivered apartments across Perth for decades, Edge now designs, develops and constructs its projects in-house, giving the company greater control over quality, delivery and the finished product.

"What I love is when people walk through their apartment for the first time and say, 'This is better than what we imagined,'" McSweeney says. "We hear that all the time."

Completed apartments in the East and Central buildings are now available to inspect by appointment, while Rivière West, the final stage of the precinct, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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North-facing Swan River views drive demand at Rivière Residences in Applecross

Rural Listing

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The thoroughbred breeding and horseracing empire Godolphin has listed Twin Hills race horse stud farm near Cootamundra in the NSW Riverina.
It has been listed by William Inglis director, Jamie Inglis and property sales manager Sam Triggs.
Twin Hills is 380km from Sydney and around 9km from the regional centre of Cootamundra.
It offers 8 houses and cottages along with its five bedroom Twin Hills homestead, and a Howard Tanner-designed stallion barn
It acquired the 1011-hectare property as part of a $500 million deal to buy the Ingham poultry family's Woodlands racing empire in 2008. 
"The Twin Hills Stud Farm has played an important part in Godolphin's success over the years and so the decision to sell has not been taken lightly," said managing director of Godolphin in Australia, Henry Plumptre.
"However, as our operations are increasingly focused on the Hunter Valley, Sydney and Central Victoria, the location of Twin Hills makes it difficult to consolidate our operations around our other significant landholdings.
"Ultimately, this will have no impact on the horses as the time they previously spent at Twin Hills will now be spent at other properties."
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Twin Hills Stud listed by Godolphin

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A 50 hectare NSW South Coast holding near Tuross and Moruya has been listed for sale through Webster Nolan Real Estate.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-livestock-nsw-coila-7828722" target="_blank">The five bedroom main Coila residence</a> is set amongst landscaped gardens and lawns and a lake.
It comes with machinery and storage sheds, cattle yards and multi-use greenhouses at the 4072 Princes Highway address.
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The Brambletye homestead has been listed for sale in Tasmania. 
Built in 1830, with 1900 makeover, the eight-bedroom, two-bathroom Brambletye homestead is privately located on the property and overlooks the South Esk River and farmlands.
The homestead’s billiard room comes with a full sized antique billiard table. 
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-mixed+farming-tas-conara-7767673" target="_blank">Brambletye Homestead</a> is currently operating as luxury accommodation for trout anglers who pay $180-250 per night. 
The 4150 hectare property at 1014 Glen Esk Road, Conara and adjoining Glen Esk and Avon Park have been listed by Roberts Rural Real Estate agent Martin O'Byrne. 
The property features mixed farming operations including sheep, cattle, dryland and irrigated cropping.
There are three farm cottages, a four stand shearing shed (capacity: 1,000 wool sheep), shearers quarters and machinery sheds.
"The sale of adjoining Glen Esk and Avon Park presents a rare and blue-chip opportunity to secure almost 15,000 acres and a combined South Esk River frontage of approximately 11km, along with huge flexibility for transfer of water between properties and the convenience of a location easily commuted to Launceston," Martin O'Byrne said.
 
 
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Brambletye homestead listed in Tasmania

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The former Coalition deputy prime minister Tim Fischer has listed his lakeside Snowy Mountains retreat. 
The Lake Khancoban lifestyle property, <a href="https://www.wodongarealestate.com.au/buying/NSW/Riverina-and-Murray/Khancoban/Land/1P10812" target="_blank">Kathmandu</a> last sold for 25 years - used since as both a summer and winter retreat.
There is a levelled home site on the 40-hectare holding, along with shedding.
Wodonga Real Estate agent Des Lonergan has it listed for $220,000.
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Burrawang West Station in the central west NSW has been listed with $10 million hopes.
The 4673 hectare farm has been listed through Inglis agents Sam Triggs and Jamie Inglis with offers due by mid-July.<a href="https://www.meares.com.au/property/burrawang-west-station/gallery/burrawang-west-station.htm" target="_blank"> </a>
Its been the farming enterprise retreat of the Graham Pickles and his wife, American-born banker turned marketing executive, Jana. 
The Pickles' have run a 6000 white Dorper sheep stud enterprise. Dorpers first arrived in Australia in 1997 and moved into NSW in 1999.
There's fodder crops for harvest that will be included in the sale price.
The farm got its reputation however when it operated previously as a luxury private resort.
The facilities dated back to the early 1990s when the Japanese corporation Kajima Corporation used the farm as a retreat for its executives and favoured clients.
President Dr Schoichi Kajima set out to create an authentic Australian bush retreat.
Its rustic Denton Corker Marshall architecture reflected a contemporary interpretation of traditional Australian woolsheds coupled with a Zen-like sentiment.
There's the original 101-stand Big Burrawang shearing shed, which in its heyday employed more than 250 men and shore 270,000 sheep. 
The Pickles acquired the property in 2000 when after 25 years of a very busy corporate life running trading conglomerates in South East Asia, Graham aspired to become a full time farmer.
He is now back on the Goodman Fielder board of directors.
It's main striking building is its quintessential Australian homestead with wrap-around verandahs, high ceilings and twin chimneys amid a rose garden.
There are four boutique lodges are known as The Barn, Woolshed, Jackaroo Cottage and Jillaroo Cottage. 
There's also along with a 20-metre swimming pool, tennis courts, saunas and conference facilities.
The garden now comes with an attention-grabbing concept – Utes In The Paddock – some 12 colourfully painted utes. 
The first ute – a 1971 Holden HQ series – by the Lightning Ridge artist John Murray.
The farm dates back to the days of Thomas Edols, the Bridgewater, England-born farmer who in 1873 bought the 227,000-hectare sheep station.
He oversaw the improvements – hiring a workforce of local Wiradjuri people and Chinese – that cleared more than 20,200 hectares of native vegetation, built the fences, sunk wells, built a canal from the Lachlan River, and installed its rabbit proof netted fences.
The Inglis agents advise there's a sale and leaseback available for any prospective passive investor for the property situated 25km east of Condobolin, 60km west of Parkes, 170km from Orange and 430km from Sydney.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
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NSW's Burrawang West Station has been listed with $10 million hopes

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The former Federal treasurer Joe Hockey has an offer for his 90 hectare farm in the Atherton Tablelands.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-livestock-qld-malanda-7813198" target="_blank">He quietly listed the farm in April last year for $1.55 million</a>, with the marketing by Elders agent Susan Bucknell suggesting the owners were looking for a quick sale.
It's taken over a year, and it is not the first time the listing has been under offer, so here's hoping the offer turns into a signed contract.
Spread over three titles in Malanda, the farm was bought by Hockey and his wife, investment banker Melissa Babbage for $625,000 in 2003.
Surrounded by established gardens, the estate comes with a renovated, two bedroom, single bathroom Queenslander.
The couple have an investment portfolio of four properties across Queensland, NSW and the ACT.
Last year Hockey sold off a seperate 41 hectare farm in Malinda for $600,000 which he bought for $520,000 in 2010. Their Forrest, Canberra bolthole recently fetched $1.151 million.
The Hockey's retain a house in Sydney’s Hunters Hill, which was bought for over $3.5 million more than a decade ago. They also own a six-bedroom house in the coastal village of Stanwell Park in Wollongong in NSW, which was purchased for $782,500 in 2002.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section.
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The Malaysian billionaire Dato Tan Chin Nam has listed his Think Big Stud in NSW's Southern Highlands.
The 122 hectare property, listed through Inglis Rural Property agents Sam Triggs and Jamie Inglis, could fetch between $18 million to $20 million.
Think Big Stud is located at Bowral on the banks of the Wingecarribee River. It has been used to spell or breed four Melbourne Cup winners, two Caulfield Cup winners, two Vinery Stud Stakes, two ATC Flight Stakes, two Cox Plate winners and even the Prince of Wales Stakes in England. 
The original property purchase was in late 2006 with surrounding property purchases bought on the winnings of horse races. 
The billionaire is selling because of a lack of interest from his offspring in horse racing, the Australian Financial Review advised.
The property once known as Inverness Stud has undergone significant agricultural and capital upgrades and is now emerging as one of the feature boutique stallion operations in NSW.
Dato Tan Chin Nam bought the famous Inverness Stud at Bowral at auction for $3.525 million.
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Think Big Stud listed in NSW Southern Highlands

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Dunvar Vineyard, a 902 hectare landholding with 608 hectares planted to Shiraz, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay is up for sale or lease.
The vineyard is in the Riverina District of New South Wales approximately seven kilometres from Darlington Point.
The property features significant water entitlements, including 1,372 megalitres General Security Water Entitlement (Murrumbidgee River), 333 megalitres Lower Murrumbidgee Deep Groundwater Licence (Zone 1) and 1,888 megalitres Lower Murrumbidgee Deep Groundwater Licence (Zone 2).
CBRE’s Col Medway and Richie Inglis are selling the property through an expressions of interest which closes Thursday 16 June at 4pm.
 
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Large scale Riverina vineyard hits the market

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Demand for chicken meat is tipped to drive interest in a number of poultry farm readying for sale in Victoria.
Colliers International’s Jesse Manuel and Bruce Falk have been appointed to sell a three high quality broiler farm assets in Victoria as a portfolio.
The portfolio of three properties is situated in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria, comprising 11 sheds with a total capacity in excess of 500,000 birds.
The ‘Lethbridge’, ‘Rocky Ridge’ and ‘Winchelsea’ farms feature long-term grower contracts with Baiada Poultry Ltd. 
Colliers International’s Jesse Manuel said he is are currently marketing four commercial broiler farms and are achieving strong interest from existing producers, private investors and as well as investment managers and we expect this high level of interest to continue for the foreseeable future.
Mr Manuel and Mr Falk have also been appointed to sell the Zahara Broiler Farm, located on the Midland Highway in Meredith, Victoria.
Included in the sale of the 60.05ha property is a modern, state-of-the-art four shed broiler farm with high quality accommodation and improvements.
Mr Manuel and colleague Tim Altschwager have also been appointed to sell two high quality duck farms in Victoria, the ‘Glenlee’ and ‘Netherby’ duck farms, each comprising four grower sheds, accommodation and sundry farm improvements.
The farms feature supply contracts with Luv-a-Duck. 
 
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The Colin Irwin designed Silvermere Farm near Narooma on the NSW South Coast has $4.75 million hopes.
The property boasts lake with jetty on its 124 hectare private peninsula.
Listing agent David Nolan of WebsterNolan suggested that his buyer demographic was the semi retired, 50-65 year old.
The farm comes with architect designed residence enjoying panoramic views.
It was the Nowra-based architect Colin Irwin at 1 Architecture who designed the series of wave-inspired pods, with views from every room out to the estuary and the open ocean. 
It is set 10 mins from Narooma and Tilba Tilba , 45 mins from Moruya airport and 30 mins from Bermagui.
The highly fertile pasture improved soils are currently running Angus cows and calves, Dorper ewes and lambs
There is guest accommodation and manager’s residence.
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