The Cardrona Hotel – arguably New Zealand’s most photographed pub and a fixture in the Southern Alps for more than 160 years – is officially on the market. Set between Queenstown and Wānaka, the heritage-listed property is about as iconic as it gets. And for the first time in more than a decade, it’s up […]
Sydney’s most in-demand suburbs for 2024 have been revealed, offering a snapshot of where buyers are desperate to secure a foothold. So if you’re dreaming of securing a home at any of the below, it’s safe to say you’ve got company. Key Takeaways Sydney’s Most Sought-After Suburbs Key Background Sydney’s housing market remains one of […]
The historic 1.1-hectare mansion owned by the Myer family is set to hit the market in October. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote “With over 100 years of family ownership, and with our 5th generation expanding, the time has come to pass the keys of our home and its magnificent garden to a new owner and custodian,” […]
At the sharp end of Sydney’s ultra-posh Point Piper sits ‘Wingadal,’ the 2,676-square-metre home built by Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond. It’s up for sale and is likely to smash Australian real estate records. Alec Tzannes, the celebrated architect who designed the building likely to sell for more than $200 million, tells Stewart Hawkins […]
Major real estate companies are accelerating the development of luxury residential projects in the Philippines and introducing more million dollar homes to tap resilient demand from both affluent local and foreign buyers in the world’s best-performing prime housing market. Prime residential prices in the Makati financial district and nearby towns climbed 26% in the 12 […]
Keeping up with the residents of California’s Coachella Valley, home to an array of notables including Adele, Tim Cook and Phil Knight—as well as a cluster of Kardashians. When the world’s most famous couple hit the Coachella music festival in April, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce didn’t have to venture far to find refuge from […]
If you are fortunate enough to own a second home in the $1 million to $50 million range, ThirdHome has a deal for you. You can list your home with them, and in return get access to stays at 17,000 similar homes, boats and private islands around the world. As the company puts it, ThirdHome positions itself […]
Landscaper to the rich and famous, Michael Bates, reveals why his techie clients get down in the weeds and why property people like their plants big. This article featured in issue 10 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Michael Bates, author of The New Australian Garden, has designed and built backyards for […]
There is something unassuming about architect Ilario Cortese’s residential design at the end of Macquarie Road in Toorak. But the modernist home, comprised of varying shapes faced with glass, also possesses a dignified elegance. Therein lies Cortese’s genius: architecture with a presence that also recedes, allowing the interior design, gardens, and other elements to convey the home’s […]
One of Australia’s most coveted mansions is up for sale with a price tag tipped to exceed $200 million – which would make it the most expensive sale in the nation’s history. Located in Sydney’s prestigious Point Piper, the mega-mansion known as ‘Wingadal’ has been the family residence of John Symond, founder of Aussie Home […]