‘East meets West’: Ultra-luxe hotel group The Peninsula’s latest 5-star destination

The Peninsula has opened up a new location in Istanbul, with a view to bring Turkish artistry to its luxury accommodation. 5-star luxury accommodation group The Peninsula, which was established in 1928 and has prestigious properties across ten major cities, has now launched a new location in Istanbul, Türkiye. The new hotel, which welcomed its […]

Beyoncé and Jay-Z buy $300 million Malibu estate – the most expensive home in California

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z are known for breaking records, and now, they’ve broken the record for purchasing the most expensive home in California’s history. Knowles and Jay-Z, who’s real name is Shawn Carter, purchased a sprawling $200 million (A$300 million) Malibu, California estate. They reportedly got a discount, as the home was privately listed for $295 million. Designed […]

The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar, one of Sydney’s last hidden gems

Sitting on the corner of one of Sydney’s busiest junctions, it’s hard to imagine any establishment could fly under the radar – but that’s exactly what you get from the effortlessly elegant Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar. A true gem from a seemingly bygone era, this European-style dining room and mezzanine offers a sophisticated experience […]

For sale: Inside Drake’s sprawling $131 million Beverly Hills mansion

Rich Flex? Toronto-born, Grammy award-winning rapper Drake is offloading his palatial Los Angeles home for a whopping A$131 million (US$88m). The artist purchased the home last spring from British rocker Robbie Williams and his wife, Ayda Field, for $75 million. While it’s not known exactly why he’s selling, it’s obvious why he purchased the home in the […]

What goes into a $50 million renovation? How Australia’s richest design their homes

When you’re dealing with home renovations that can run to $50 million, the clients aren’t like everybody else. Interior designer and former Aussie Queer Eye host Brendan Wong discusses those highest-tier clients.  Tell me about working with these very high-end customers There is something that sets apart these clients from the average property owner. They […]

Inside Land Rover’s Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Defender

It’s one of the most iconic and instantly recognisable designs on the road, so it’s no surprise Land Rover wanted to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Defender in style. Ever since the Series I Land Rover was introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1948, its unique shape has become somewhat of a status […]

Saint Haven

Inside Australia’s exclusive anti-aging wellness club Saint Haven

Property tycoon Tim Gurner is set to open his first sold-out health and social club, Saint Haven, this week. Forbes Australia was granted an exclusive road test of its signature treatments. Saint Haven founder and property developer Tim Gurner will share his full story live at the Forbes Australia Business Summit. You can secure your […]

Melbourne millionaire has $3 million McLaren craned into penthouse

A McLaren turning heads is nothing new on the streets of Melbourne but a McLaren being hoisted 57 floors into a skyscraper – well that’s going to get some attention. Millionaire property investor Adrian Portelli, commonly known as ‘Mr Lambo’, was the man behind the brazen request which saw his $3 million McLaren Senna GTR […]

The ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but if you haven’t got your present sorted for Mum, Forbes Australia has you covered. Aesop limited release Mimamori: $125 Luxury skincare brand Aesop has put together a limited-release gift kit, Mimamori, which is available in the lead up to Mother’s Day. Containing a trio of formulations, Mimamori offers […]

Iconic beachfront block smashes Sydney real estate record

There could be no better representation of the old real estate adage, “location, location, location” as a very modest 1920s bungalow home overlooking the stunning beaches of Sydney’s Tamarama sells for an eye-watering $50 million price tag. The $50 million sale of “Lang Syne”, spanning arguably the most desirable three blocks of Sydney, has not […]