Sir John Key sells Auckland mansion for a record $18 million
Former PM and investment banker, Sir John Key, has sold his lavish Auckland mansion for nearly $18 million (or NZ$20 million) - but is keeping the basketball and tennis court where he and his wife plan to build a new home.
The six finalists for the 2017 Australasian Auctioneering Championships are Mark McGoldrick (New Zealand), Bronte Manuel (South Australia), Ned Allison (New Zealand), Clarence White (NSW), and last year's winner, Justin Nickerson (Queensland).
Chinese national Qi Yang confirmed as buyer of Melbourne's $40m Toorak mansion
The agent for the deal, Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar, told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS, the sale is a positive for everyone - the vendors, the tax office, builders, and architects - and helps to keep the whole market moving.
Paul Hogan syndicate to pay $21m for Brisbane's Queen's Arms Hotel
A new $100m hotel syndicate, headed up by Nick Politis and Peter Ashelford, is set to pay $21 million for Brisbane's Queen's Arms Hotel, along with former Crocodile Dundee star, Paul Hogan.
Ninety of Brisbane's finest homes and buildings will be open to the public at Brisbane Open House
Brisbane Open House will be held on the weekend of 7 October, allowing the public access to 90 of the city's finest homes and buildings, and offering a range of events and speakers.