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Developers of six major Queensland projects left in limbo after builder GCB Constructions collapsed into voluntary administration have taken back their work sites. Construction contracts for the developments dotting the state’s south-east corner from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast have been terminated. They include multi-million-dollar expansions at Ramsay Health’s Sunshine Coast University Private …

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‘When did Harry Potter move out?’ Cupboard for rent on the Gold Coast A rental listing for a walk-in wardrobe converted into a tiny windowless room in a Gold Coast unit has drawn a mixed response, with many comparing the space to the cramped conditions endured by J.K. Rowling’s fictional boy wizard Harry Potter. But …

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Aerial view along Gold Coast and line of high-rise towers. A lack of housing stock and not short-term letting has been blamed for Queensland’s rental woes, a new report reveals. The state government commissioned the University of Queensland to investigate the impact of short-stay sites including Airbnb and Stayz following calls some of the properties …

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38 Amalfi Dr, Surfers Paradise has sold in a $6m deal. A SPRAWLING waterfront mansion in Surfers Paradise has sold for $6m, making its seller $1.35m in two years. Property records reveal Jeannene Boorne paid $4.65m in 2021 for the two-storey designer home at 38 Amalfi Drive on the Isle of Capri. Situated within walking …

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Enjoy the spectacular views from almost every room of the apartment. Forget waiting for your property to be built, these Gold Coast apartments on the beachfront are ready to move into now. Jewel Private Residences is a popular choice among buyers looking to purchase in a completed apartment development on the beachfront. The $1.5 billion …

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Toby and Donelan with daughter London, 2, at the New York-inspired villa they are selling at Palm Beach. Picture: Glenn Hampson Mum-and-dad developers Alex and Toby Donelan have taken a creative approach to their latest project to maximise returns by ensuring their grand vision was not limited by budget constraints. The couple brought on a …

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UNIQ is set to be built in Bundall on the Gold Coast. An eye-catching villa project is set to help transform a Gold Coast suburb known for its business, culture and horse racing precincts into a luxury residential haven. Boutique developer Devlink Group is launching UNIQ, a 22-residence development at 2-4 Waterford Court, Bundall. Indoor/ …

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11 Dowling Drive, Southport was a family home for Marjorie Kukulies, 89, and her late husband Raymond. Take a trip down memory lane in this original Gold Coast shack built in the 1960s. Marjorie Kukulies, 89, and her late husband Raymond built the three-bedroom house at Southport where they raised their children Deborah Ebeling and …

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9 Tallai Road, Tallai. In a world of cookie-cutter homes, this exceptional dwelling stands alone as a one-of-a-kind marvel. Kollosche Broadbeach agent Julia Kuo, who is marketing the property with Sam Guo, said the signature home was garnering the interest of buyers from near and far. “I have had calls about this one from interstate, …

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Existing bank customers are starting to be rewarded for their loyalty. EXISTING bank customers are starting to be rewarded for their loyalty with home loan rate discounts that could save borrowers more than $1,000 in the first year alone, according to new insights from financial comparison site, Canstar. Canstar’s analysis of Reserve Bank lenders’ Interest …

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