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Top real estate agents in Australia are not only experts in marketing and selling luxurious properties but also own and reside in some of the nation’s most exquisite homes. Their personal residences reflect their success and deep understanding of the real estate market.
Matthew Lancashire – Brisbane
Matthew Lancashire, a leading agent with Ray White The Collective in Brisbane, resides in the historic ‘Blenheim House’ in New Farm. Purchased in 2019 for $4.05 million, this heritage-listed property, also known as ‘Dalveen,’ was constructed around 1887 for civil engineer John Garner Johnson. Lancashire and his family are undertaking extensive renovations to blend the home’s historic charm with modern amenities, including a three-story extension featuring a master bedroom, wine cellar, sauna, and gym. The interior has already undergone a cosmetic renovation with assistance from ‘The Block’ couple, Michael and Carleen Duffy.
Real Estate superstar agent Matthew Lancashire with his family, by his heritage house in New Farm. Picture: Glenn Hunt/The Australian
Renders were made of the proposed development by the old house, designed to expand the family’s lifestyle.
Heath Williams – Brisbane
Heath Williams, a prominent agent with Place New Farm, transformed a property at 118 Brookes Street, Fortitude Valley, into a masterpiece. Acquired in 2021 for $1.68 million, the home underwent a $500,000 restoration, adding new bedrooms, bathrooms, flooring, and lighting. The 215 sqm property, notable for its unique design incorporating a church as one of its perimeter walls, sold in early 2023 for $3.2 million, showcasing Williams’ expertise in enhancing property value.
Place agent Heath William lived in this Fortitude Valley home for a year, giving it an expensive restoration. Picture: Richard Walker
The home sold for $3.2 million after updates to the bedrooms, bathrooms, flooring and lighting.
Gavin Rubinstein – Sydney
Gavin Rubinstein, star of ‘Luxe Listings‘ and founder of The Rubinstein Group (TRG), owned a contemporary townhouse in Waverley, Sydney. Purchased in March 2022 for $6.25 million, the five-bedroom, three-bathroom home featured luxury amenities such as a master suite with dual walk-in wardrobes, an eco-heated pool, and smart home technology. Rubinstein sold the property two years later for approximately $8 million, reflecting a significant appreciation and his acumen in high-end real estate.
Star of hit TV series Gavin Rubinstein bought a townhouse in the eastern suburbs that went up by nearly $2 million in price when he sold it.
Rubinstein bought one of the two ‘mirrored’ Waverly homes designed by Future Flip, worth $8 million at the time he sold it.
Selling this home, along with one of his investment properties, was a way of upgrading his primary residence to something even more deluxe.
D’Leanne Lewis – Sydney
D’Leanne Lewis, another ‘Luxe Listings’ star and principal at Laing+Simmons, has resided in her eastern beaches home in Sydney since 2007. Purchased for $3.5 million, the six-bedroom residence accommodates her family and offers open-plan living with proximity to the beach. Plans for a renovation by architects Brian Meyerson and Michael Suttor are set to proceed in 2025, aiming to enhance the property’s ocean views and modernize its features.
TV personality and agent D’Leanne Lewis resides in Sydney’s eastern beaches with her daughters. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
She said she was planning on an upgrade to the home to emphasise views of the nearby sea. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Marty Fox – Melbourne
Marty Fox, chief executive of WhiteFox Real Estate and judge on ‘The Block,’ is renowned for purchasing and renovating properties. His recent projects include a Saint Tropez-inspired home in Elsternwick, bought in 2023 for $2.45 million and sold for over $3 million after restoration. Additionally, Fox renovated a 1950s holiday cottage in Red Hill, enhancing its vintage charm before selling it for $2.05 million in October 2024. His endeavors demonstrate a keen eye for design and investment in the luxury property market.
These real estate professionals exemplify how industry expertise and a passion for property can translate into owning and enhancing some of Australia’s most remarkable homes.
WhiteFox chief executive and judge on The Block, Marty Fox, is known for buying and living in homes he then flips after improving them. Picture: Supplied/Channel 9
25 Allison Rd, Elsternwick, was done up with a classic Saint Tropez-inspired design, and sold for more than $3 million.
361 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, was a holiday home the Foxes used as they renovated it, selling for more than $2 million.
SOURCE: REALESTATE.COM.AU