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News.com.au
21 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Love Island star Sophie Monk sells ‘first home' on the Gold Coast
Love Island host Sophie Monk has sold what is believed to have been her first ever home on the Gold Coast for a cool $595,000. Publicly available property records show the Aussie funny girl purchased the unit in 2003 for $165,000 - proof of just how mental the local property market is now.. The deal also comes after Monk sold a five-bedroom, three-bathroom Helensvale home for $1.76 million in 2024. Monk, a Gold Coast local, now lives in Sydney. Her latest sale was marketed by Coastal brthers James and Steve Weir. 'Ideal for those who value convenience, this top floor apartment enjoys an enviable location in the popular 'Park View' Building,' the listing says. 'Perfect for home or investment, it promises easy living just moments from all amenities.' It has an east facing blacony, an open plan kitchem, living and dining area, a decent-sized bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and a ceiling fan, and is just a 250m stroll to the beach. Complex facilities include a pool, spa and BBQ area and was described as 'brilliant beach buying'. 'It was a good result (the sale), James Weir said. 'She bought it ages agao. I think it was her first ever home.' Margot Robbie's secret Aussie farm stay for sale The median unit value in Mermaid Beach is now $902,500, according to the latest REA Market Trends report. Values have soared 56.1 per cent in just the past five years. Monk, who was born in London to an English father Andrew and Australian mother Sandi, moved to the Gold Coast when she was two years old in 1982. She attended Helensvale Primary School.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Is everything OK? Indy Clinton clutches onto her cleavage throughout entire event as poses in a TINY red strapless dress made famous by Margot Robbie
Indy Clinton put on quite a curious display this week when she stepped out for a swanky hair care launch on the Gold Coast. The influencer, 27, was kicking up her heels at the Sueno Rooftop restaurant at Mermaid Beah on Thursday to celebrate the launch of Bouf Haircare. Indy, who is the face of the campaign, turned heads in a Dilara Findikoglu corseted red mini dress that hugged her curves and showed off her long, trim pins. The dress, worn famously by Aussie actress Margot Robbie at the Barbie European premiere in London, retails for a whopping £1,825 (AU$3,814). She paired the striking ensemble with a red clutch bag and red heels adorned with love hearts. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Rocking windswept hair and bronzed skin, Indy opted for a dramatic cat eye to add to the drama of her daring dress. Indy later wore a smart maroon-coloured blazer to keep the rooftop chill of her svelte shoulders. However, Indy appeared a touch uncomfortable in the eye-catching dress, with the TikTok star spotted throughout the event covering her ample cleavage. Images posted to her Instagram story on Friday show Indy, clearly having a great time as she partied with the likes of fellow influencers Ellidy Pullin, Ruby Tuesday Matthews, Lily Brown and Em Davies. Each of the photos posted show Indy striking a very similar pose with either one or two hands held over her décolletage in an effort to either hide or accentuate her cleavage in the form-fitting dress. It comes after Indy revealed she is taking serious measures to bring some of the hurtful trolls who have bullied her online to account. She recently hosted a Q&A session with fans on social media and was asked by one, 'Are you doing better? The hate you get online is so unnecessary.' Indy answered that she was working hard to make some of the hurtful trolls who have bullied her responsible for their actions. The dress, worn famously by Aussie actress Margot Robbie at the Barbie European premiere in London, retails for a whopping £1,825 ($3,814 AUD) 'The anonymous accounts and the faceless people hiding behind them need to be held accountable,' she began. She added she had contracted a Private Investigator to help her identify some of the particularly hurtful trolls. 'I've been working with a PI for a few months to find out who some of the horrible people are behind these accounts,' she added. 'No change is made if no change is done. I'm here to make an impact and a difference.' Indy recently hit back at trolls that likened her to Michael Jackson following a cosmetic procedure on her nose. The TikTok star had been criticised for covering her face, like the late pop star, and not showing the aftermath of the surgery. 'I have a lot of swelling obviously on the outside, but also internally which is making my nostrils look uneven,' she said. 'It's going down everyday,' she said of the swelling, adding it was 'so much worse' and she's been sleeping with little splints in her nostrils to help the healing. Each of the photos posted show Indy striking a very similar pose with either one or two hands held over her décolletage in an effort with either hide or accentuate her cleavage in the form-fitting dress Speaking of her time in the cast, she said it was the 'longest twelve days of her life' but she was happy with her 'supernatural' results. Indy posted a video of herself wearing a bandage on her nose as she sat drinking a smoothie in her garden and responded to a comment which read: 'Ok weird - MJ vibes now.' She finished by saying her followers could either support her or leave because she had no time for haters. 'I am changing in real time and you have an insight into my life. You can either stay on the ride or get the f**k away. I don't want to hear from you if you don't like it, because I do. I am growing,' she said. Indy, who is known for her real-life content and raw portrayal of motherhood on social media, clapped back in the post.
News.com.au
15-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Castle, beachfront mansion sold in twin mega deals
Twin mega deals have ignited the Gold Coast's prestige market, with local buyers dropping more than $30 million across two landmark sites. The week's richest sale was $17m for a mansion on Hedges Ave, Mermaid Beach, which had been held by the same family for 25 years. Ray White Malan + Co agents Dan Donovan and Conner Malan handled the off-market deal, which set an eye-watering benchmark for the coveted oceanfront stretch known as Billionaire's Row. Meanwhile, a sprawling waterfront estate on Sovereign Islands changed hands for $14.5m. The seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom house on a 1,458 sqm canalfront lot featured a distinctive medieval-style facade and was known locally as 'the castle'. Coastal agent Edin Kara negotiated the sale. Back at the beachfront, the sale of 129 Hedges Ave equated to $41,975 per square metre – eclipsing another 405 sqm block snapped up earlier this year for $16.75m. Records show the property had been owned by Louise Gordon since December 2000, when it was purchased for $1.55m. The owners enlisted architect Bayden Goddard, with the mansion one of the first of many he would design for wealthy clients along the Gold Coast's most famed stretch of sand. The agents would not comment beyond a social media announcement, in which the home was described as a 'timeless beachfront residence' with 10 metres of waterfrontage. The buyer was swapping a Main River residence for the prized oceanfront parcel. 'We were working with the buyer for a few months showing him a range of different options in the area,' Mr Donovan said. 'Ultimately, it was too hard to turn down this beautiful beachfront property.' Candyshop mansion is up for grabs again Buyer of $12m Dune mansion plans to give it away He said the sale, 'solidified the strength of the beachfront market'. PropTrack data shows house prices in Mermaid Beach were up 9 per cent over the past 12 months to a median of $3.59m. Sovereign Islands agent Mr Kara described the property at 55 Knightsbridge Parade West as 'spectacular'. Records show it last changed hands in 2012, when it was purchased for $5.325m by John Corbett. The house had been on the market several times since, but no buyer was secured. 'The market has moved, and I'd been talking to a local buyer who had shown some interest,' Mr Kara said. 'It was on the market but the price was a little too high, so it was really just a matter of getting the price and the conditions right. 'And really, when you look at construction prices and the land value of such a large block, this was spectacular value for money for such a solidly built five-level sandstone house.' Mr Kara said despite soaring home prices over the past few years, the Gold Coast's prestige market still offered great value, particularly for interstate and international buyers. 'I think the Gold Coast is still sort of a sleeping giant. Prices are still too low,' he said. A typical house in Paradise Point encompasssing the gated estate of Sovereign Islands costs $2.2m, up 20.4 per cent from last year.
News.com.au
09-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Forecast shock: Surfers Paradise home prices to hit $9m by 2030
Surfers Paradise could become a $9 million suburb by 2030 if the extraordinary growth of the past five years were to continue. New modelling by PropTrack, based on trends since the pandemic boom, reveals just how far Gold Coast property prices might climb unless the market moderates within the next five years. The forecast projects values more than doubling across some of the city's most popular beachside pockets as well as the most affordable unit markets. Houses in the Glitter Strip capital of Surfers Paradise were tipped to soar from the current median of $4m to a staggering $9m by 2030 — an increase of 126 per cent. A similar surge in blue-chip Mermaid Beach would see homebuyers fork out $6.46m, up from $3.2m now. The modelling identifies 16 Coast suburbs where median house prices could top $3m, including Broadbeach, Bonogin, Miami, Palm Beach, Benowa and Reedy Creek. In traditionally more affordable areas like Nerang, Southport, and Labrador, unit prices are projected to rise to about $1m. An apartment in Labrador, for example, would climb from $685,000 to $1.29m — up 88 per cent. Statewide, the current typical home price of $838,000 across all houses and units would surge 84 per cent, or $689,572, to $1.53m. PropTrack senior economist Angus Moore said growth would continue across the nation's property markets, albeit not at the bullish pace recorded post-Covid. While the projections were hypothetical, they underscored the dramatic shift in property values since 2020. 'Given how challenging housing affordability is at the moment — last year was, on our measures, the worst in at least three decades — that's obviously favouring more affordable areas,' Mr Moore said. What your home will be worth in 2030 'A life less ordinary': Medieval castle on the market He said demand had shifted toward cheaper capital cities and outer-suburban pockets. 'Queensland's been one of the big beneficiaries over the past five years. It's seen a lot of interstate migration, particularly from New South Wales and Victoria… and that's driven incredible growth, especially in regional Queensland.' The Gold Coast's enduring appeal, bolstered by lifestyle factors, ongoing infrastructure developments, and economic opportunities, continues to drive demand, according to local agents. First National Surfers Paradise agent Russell Rollington said the $9m projection for the Glitter Strip capital was 'an ambitious estimate', but 'definitely possible' given the performance of the past five years. 'Prime absolute beachfront and waterfront properties are leading the charge and they are only becoming more sought after as the population increases,' Mr Rollington said. He recently sold a Surfers Paradise sub-penthouse off-market for $7m — more than double its 2020 sale price — to a Sydney buyer who had holidayed on the Coast for 25 years and decided to make the move fulltime after retiring. 'Demand is still stronger than supply — we can't see that changing anytime soon. 'Genuine buyers are keen to get their foot in today as most feel prices will only continue to increase. I speak with buyers all the time from the other states and overseas, and they say it is their dream to move to the Gold Coast, so Surfers Paradise has a bright future.' Buyers agent Lauren Jones said the modelling was based on 'an unprecedented property boom' which was unlikely to be repeated. 'But then again, back in the day people were paying $20,000 for a house and never could've imagined a house costing even $100,000,' she said. Ms Jones said the projections didn't stack up against income data. For example, SQM Research pegged weekly family income in Logan Central south of Brisbane at $1,423 by 2026, while estimated repayments on an 80 per cent loan at 6.5 per cent interest would total about $1,804 per week, based on the PropTrack price forecast.
