Friday 18th September

Jennifer Hawkins shows her hawk eye for property!

Australian model and TV presenter, Jennifer Hawkins is house hunting in Bondi after signing a $5million deal with Myer for 4 years.

Hawkins began making a name for herself when she won the title of Miss Universe 2004 and subsequently moved on to host the Seven Network coverage of The Melbourne Cup in 2004 and The Great Outdoors. She has also been a guest on the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars and has been the ongoing face of Australian department store Myer since 2007.

With builder boyfriend Jake Wall in tow, Hawkins reportedly inspected various properties including one in Roscoe Street, Bondi Beach, to sink some of her new-found surplus cash into for investment purposes.

The model already has an impressive property portfolio including her $2.3million Coogee home she currently lives in, three houses in Newcastle and a unit in Kings Cross.

New horizons for Rodney Smorgan

Four years since moving on from the successful Smorgon Consolidated Industries Group, Australia's second-largest steel products manufacturer and distributor, Rodney Smorgon and property developer Daniel Marco have teamed up to construct a luxury home on the Gold Coast.

Mr. Smorgon, who now heads Smorgoncorp, entered the partnership after buying one of Mr. Marco’s homes on the Isle of Capri, in 2005.

The pair purchased 52 The Promenade about 18 months ago and demolished the older-style property making way for the new home, their first joint project.

“because of our mutual interest in property development and fine design, we decided to team up and create a signature property” says Smorgan

The home, designed by award-winning architect Bayden Goddard of BGD Architects, is situated on a 556sqm block and features approximately 500sqm of floor space. The master suite features a generous parents retreat, luxurious ensuite and large balcony with water views. There are a further three large double bedrooms, Bisazza mosaic tile pool, natural harbour with floating pontoon, boat shed, theatre room, study, self contained guest suite, powder room, laundry and triple garage.

Mr. Smorgon has developed numerous projects in Melbourne and is about to launch the marketing of a boutique apartment development in Trawalla Ave, Toorak which will feature six expansive and luxurious apartments, all with the features of a six star hotel including a 24 hour concierge.

For further information, find it on www.millionplus.com.au

Billy Joel's Hampton paradise up for sale after splitting from Katie Lee!

After his split from third wife, Katie Lee Joel in June of this year, five-time Grammy Award winner Billy Joel has put his two neighbouring homes up for sale in the prestigious US holiday spot of the Hamptons.

Joel first paved his way to success writing and singing ‘Piano Man’ in 1973 and according to the RIAA, Billy Joel is now the sixth best-selling recording artist in the United States. His hits include ‘Uptown Girl’ (widely considered to be about second wife, Christy Brinkley), ‘You May Be Right’ and ‘The Longest Time’.

The Hamptons is home to many of the world’s most elite leaders and celebrities, such as fellow musician Paul Simon, mega director Steven Spielberg and comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

Joel is expecting $AU50million plus for the two houses. $AU35 million for the larger one, and $AU15 million for the smaller one.

A little ray of sunshine at Sunshine Beach!

Located in the exclusive pocket of North Sunshine Beach, this large luxurious home offers breath taking views from Lions Head all the way south to Mooloolaba.

Split over three levels, this home offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The private master suite contains large ensuite with spa bath, walk in robe and sheltered patio boasting spectacular coast line views. It also features two further guest bedrooms and bathrooms, library, huge open kitchen, dining and living areas, home office, in ground pool and spa, outdoor entertaining area and two car garage.

For further information, visit www.millionplus.com.au