Inside Brittany Hockley and husband Ben Siegrist's lavish new Gold Coast dream home - as they reveal the odd reason why they won't be moving in anytime soon
The happy couple tied the knot last month, and took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal their next major milestone.
The Life Uncut Podcast host, 37, shared a series of photos and clips showing off the couple's swanky new pad on the Gold Coast.
Known as The Casa Palma, the spacious-looking house, which features a large backyard, pool and spa, appears to be the perfect location for the couple to start their life together.
Other photos showed the couple looking as loved-up as ever as they showed off their luxe purchase to followers.
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Captioning the post, Brittany said she was excited to start cohabiting with Ben, as she lives in Melbourne while her goalkeeper hubby is currently playing for Genoa FC in the Italian Serie A.
'So happy to say we bought our dream home!!' she enthused.
'We may be living on opposite sides of the world chasing our own dreams, but we are working towards our future together and that's the most important thing.'
Continuing her excited post, Brittany revealed that the couple bought the home on their wedding night.
'Married and a house this past month, what a time! (We actually bought this on our wedding night… must have been feeling the good vibes and/or had a few too many cocktails),' she joked.
'This is just the start. Can't wait to show you more! We love it.'
The celebratory post was met with a flurry of congratulations from friends and followers.
'So stunning. Congratulations on another huge milestone,' one commented, echoing the sentiment of many.
'So happy to say we bought our dream home!!' she enthused. 'We may be living on opposite sides of the world chasing our own dreams, but we are working towards our future together and that's the most important thing'
Brittany's former KIIS FM co-host Mitch Churi also chimed in with: 'show everyone my room, I dare you,' to which Brittany replied: 'Not yet. We will wait to do the big reveal.'
Ben also took a subtle dig at Mitch, writing, 'Debating if a jetski might be better in that room.'
However, Brittany's excitement was short-lived, with the podcaster later revealing that she will not be able to move into the new digs just yet.
'While this is a happy time and this is our dream home one day, I unfortunately won't be moving here now,' she shared on her Instagram story.
While Brittany offered no reason for the sudden change of plans, she added that the home will definitely be put to work.
'I'll take you along the journey but sharing this now because this space will be available for photo shoots soon,' she said.
Brittany married Ben in a luxe ceremony in Bali last month.
The wedding took place at Pandawa Cliff Estate, which promises a 'dramatic and romantic clifftop setting overlooking the Indian Ocean', and stunning views of Bali's Bukit Peninsula.
She was every bit the blushing bride on her big day, walking down the aisle in a strapless dress by Steven Khalil which featured a lace corset with a dramatic long train.
Brittany and Ben gave followers a glimpse into the nuptials, sharing a duo of loved-up snaps from the big day on Instagram.
One showed Ben romantically embracing his new bride as he leaned in for a newlywed kiss.
The second showed the happy couple beaming as they held hands and hugged each other close.
'From the very first day, it was you,' Brittany captioned the images.
'Across any ocean, it is you. For the rest of our lives, it will always be you. Mr and Mrs Siegrist 4.6.2025,' she added, augmenting the sentiment with love-heart emojis.
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