Queensland’s Most Expensive Beachfront Home

Welcome to Queensland’s most exclusive and expensive beach house currently on the market for $12.5 million dollars, it is located right on Nobby Beach in the suburb of Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast and is being sold by real estate agent Micheal Kollosche. It is a 4 story mega-mansion designed to stun and impress, […] Read More...

5 Aussie Islands For Sale

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own Island? Well, we are here to help make that dream come true currently, there are a few Aussie Islands up for sale. Just imagine walking along your very own beach and then up to your luxury holiday home where you can relax and take in views that go on forever. Here are 5 cool islands that are currently up for sale.

1. Lot 1 Ninth Island, Bridport, Tas 7262

 

Ninth Island is an island that is located in the Bass Strait between Tasmania and Melbourne. The island is a 40 acre piece of paradise that is about 1.3 Km long and 550 metres wide. The Ninth island is a haven for wild animals such as Penguins, Sea Birds, Seals and Dolphins. Permission to build on the island is currently being processed, the island would make a great getaway or even a eco resort. Ninth Island is currently priced at $1.98M plus.

 

2. Goodwood Island, NSW 2469

Here is your chance to own a big chunk of Goodwood Island in NSW, the island is located near Yamba and IIuka. The 306 acre property is called Riverland and currently has a 4 bedroom house and a 800 metre plane runway on it . The rich and fertile land offers opportunities to create a farm and run up to 100 head of cattle. With the runway on the island there is also a opportunity to create a eco-tourist resort.

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Anti Reality Beach House With A Pool As It’s Roof

Concept designer Anti reality has created a cool beach house the combines a touch of art and architectural magic, it is called 'Summer By Sea', and in the pictures below it is perched on a cliff looking out to sea.

The beach house's main feature is an inverted roof that can be used as a swimming pool it is accessed by a ladder on the exterior of the house. The picture above shows two women swimming with a flock of beautiful peacock birds.  Anit Reality real said that the goal was to create a reverse version of a roof that could be made into a pool.

The house is 85 square metres in size with a triangle layout, it is made up of two main parts the pool on the roof and living space below.  The living space consists of three structural cores a kitchen, a bathroom,  and a bedroom it also has room for a dining room and living room.  For privacy, the property has a mobile panel wall that allows you to freely arrange the living area into how you want it.

Anti Reality has designed several cool futuristic house designs, you can check them out at their Instagram account at @anit_reality.

Hopefully one day one of these houses will be built by a real builder and become a reality, wouldn't it be cool to see a house like this on a Sunshines Coast beachfront.

Long Island Resort for Sale in the Whitsundays.

The Eslyian group has just recently put up for sale "Elysian Retreat" a luxury resort located on Long Island in the Whitsundays of North Queensland. The resort is surrounded by an ancient rainforest on 7.98 acres and has 10 luxury villas up for sale that look out to awesome views of the Coral Sea. "Elysian Retreat" is one of 8 island resorts in the area and was recently voted by Conde Nast Traveler as the 2019 Readers' Choice Award, #1 Top Island in Australia and the South Pacific. Check it out today -1 Island Drive, Long Island, Whitsundays QLD 4802

Couple Donate their Maroochydore Penthouse to COVID-19 Research

Elderly couple Keith and Glenda Drake have touched the hearts of Australia by planning to donate the sale proceeds of their multimillion-dollar seaside Penthouse in Maroochydore QLD to COVID-19 treatment research facility the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Foundation Coronavirus Action Fund. The couple brought the property back in 2006 for $2.75M and through real estate agency Richardson & Wrench Coolum they are hoping to sell it for much more and then donate the entire sale proceeds to the foundation.



Level 10, 1001/51 Fifth Avenue, Maroochydore QLD 4558[/caption] This 2 Level Penthouse occupies 670m2 of floor space in the Melrose on Fifth complex, it features a modern & contemporary design, panoramic 360-degree views of the Ocean, Mooloolaba lighthouse, and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.



Other cool features at the property include a 4 car garage, rooftop heated pool, temperature-controlled wine cellar, sunroom, and sauna. If you want to see everything the property has to offer, it is listed here -> Level 10, 1001/51 Fifth Avenue, Maroochydore QLD 4558



In these tough times, it is really good to see generosity like this. In big and small ways people all over Australia are helping each other out. The Aussie spirit is stronger than ever!!!!

Top Three Multi-Million Dollar Beach Houses for Sale near Sydney, NSW.

Here are the top three multi-million dollar beach houses that are currently for sale near Sydney NSW.

1. Bronte NSW 2024

12 Bronte Marine Drive, Bronte NSW 2024 is a multi-million dollar beach mansion located across the road from Bronte Beach in Bronte NSW. Bronte is a beachside suburb that is located only 7 miles away from the heart of Sydney, Bronte beach is surrounded by Bronte Park and sits on Nelson Bay. Bronte has a population of about 6,733 people and the median household income is about $2500 a week also an interesting fact is that 47% of the population have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Bronte’s median price for a house is $3,500,000 and for a unit, it is $1,160,000. Bronte is well known for its food scene with several popular restaurants located in the area.

See full story at HoldidayHomesForSale.com.au  

Quick guide before dealing holiday homes for sale in Australia

Demand for holiday homes in Australia is on a growing spree. Specifically, the foreigners are showing great interest these days. They enquire a lot regarding holiday homes for sale in Australia. But, it is true at the same time that there are various kinds of constraints they must stay aware of. Discussed below are some of the key aspects a non-resident must be aware of prior opting to buy homes in Australia.

Fulfilling FIRB terms

The first thing that a foreigner needs to ensure is about getting approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board or FIRB. This is quite essential for people in search of Holiday Homes for sale Kangaroo Island.

The next thing to look for is a mortgage broker. The good news is that Australian policies have been encouraging for the buyers in this regard. Also, the mortgage brokers here hold an incredible reputation about helping interested buyers. Make sure that the mortgage is already approved to have clarity about bank lending.

Upon meeting FIRB norms, one can easily get approval. In general, it takes a couple of weeks for this process to complete. But, it is important to make sure that the property is ready before move towards the approval process. In fact, along with property, there should be utmost transparency regarding price-related aspects on-paper with the concerned seller.   

Various payments applied and modes of payment

After having official mortgage approval from the bank, one needs to deposit a certain amount to assure the sale. In general, it is ten percent of the cost of the property. It may take around a month to get FIRB approval post applying. Ultimately, things can be made to look simpler upon finding a good mortgage provider or broker. They help the clients in all possible ways to get the paper works and other formalities done within minimal time. Once the paperwork is ready, getting a property in Australia is a pretty hassle-free aspect.

Being a foreigner to Buy Holiday Homes in Australia, the costs applied in general are the deposit amounts and closing expenses, along with other charges. Some extra charges have to be applied for foreigners, which includes exchange rates. There are various online platforms available for global money transfer, as well. While selecting such a platform, one needs to ensure that there is no mark-up. Upon doing a little research, these things can be accomplished at a much lesser expense.