Fairfax Media director Patrick Allaway has listed his Mosman home that he bought less than two years ago.

It was secured following the $4.1 million sale of his three bedroom apartment in The Residence at Hyde Park to Fairfax Media chief executive Greg Hywood.

The Mosman home cost Allaway $3.95 million in late 2015.

A blend of sandstone, timber and glass, the Esther Road home 200 metres from Balmoral Beach  has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a barbecue terrace that overlooks landscaped gardens.

Ray White Lower North Shore agents Geoff Smith and Richard Harding have set a July 6 auction.

Patrick and wife Elizabeth sold their former Mosman home to UBS boss Matthew Grounds for $14 million in 2012.

This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.

Having just upgraded their Southern Highlands retreat, former Canterbury Bulldogs boss Malcolm Noad and high-flying business woman Holly Kramer have now secured a bolthole back in town.

It is a terrace in Paddington which cost $2.1 million.

The renovated home sold through BresicWhitney agent Nic Krasnostein who amended his price guidance to $2,055,000.

The buyers guide on listing had been $1.85 million.

Last traded for $1.44 million in 2014, the minimalist home has two bedrooms and one bathroom.

Marketed as a statement city home in Paddo's heart, the home features a striking yellow door.

It joins the Paddington craze of colourful doors that include the recent $2.85 offering of NRL Titans star Jarryd Hayne who had a garish pink front door contrasting the black facade at his Paddington home that he sold in January.

Paddington median house price sits at $1.66 million for two bedroom houses, according to CoreLogic.

The Paddington bolthole replaces their couple's five bedroom Pymble home which fetched $3.9 million in 2015. 

The couple recently sold their Southern Highlands retreat, Big Sky, for $1,795,000 as they traded up to the $4.1 million Woodhurst Green at Glenquarry. 

Noad has become the gentleman farmer.

Kramer sits on the boards of AMP, Australia Post and Woolworths, but lightened her load when stepped down from the board of Nine Entertainment earlier this year.

This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.

Having just sold her Victorian terrace for a Newtown record, singer and violinist Lara Goodridge has settled on the second most expensive home in the suburb.

Goodridge, who forms half of the chanteuse duo Baby et Lulu with Abby Dobson, has spent $3.75 million on a Lennox Street home, having sold her former Watkin Street home for $3.8 million last month.

Her new purchase is a four bedroom architecturally designed home, offering three street frontages, a private barbecue deck, grassed garden and swimming pool.

Urbane Property Newtown agent Charles Bailey and Diana Prineas sold the home.

Goodrige added a new terrace and a Tuscan-style swimming pool to the recent record breaker that she paid $1,783,000 for in 2009.

It was reported Goodridge was expected to live in a converted warehouse that she paid $1.25 million for in 2013.

Fox Sports presenter Louise Ransome and partner Richard Bayliss purchased a Federation Kensington home at weekend auction.

It sold for $1.83 million through Joe Recep and Martin Farah of N G Farah Real Estate.

It was three-bedroom, one-bathroom freestanding home.

The property’s reserve was reduced to $1.75 million and announced on the market before the pair, in attendance but represented by another agent, made their move, beating out a neighbour of the property who had made an earlier offer of $1.78 million during the week, but didn’t follow through.

The renovated outer Melbourne home of Channel 7 House Rules design expert Carolyn Burns-McCrave failed to sell at weekend auction.

The four-bedroom Mitchum property passed in on a $1.72 million vendor bid with a $1,795,000 asking price revealed post-auction.

The home, with Hamptons-inspired grey weatherboard exterior, came with initial price hopes of $1.7 to $1.87 million.

The single storey home had been her abode since paying $381,000 in 2003 with her building designer husband, Leonard McCrave.

"Every aspect of this home's design has been well considered and completed to exacting standards," the Noel Jones marketing said.

"Your designer home awaits; embrace this rare opportunity now, and prepare to be wowed."

Former Olympic sprinter turned Fox Sports presenter Matt Shirvington and author wife Jessica have bought back in to the Mosman market, nearly a year after selling their former lower north shore home.

They've paid around $7.5 million for another Federation-era mansion, this one much bigger, coming with seven bedrooms, a tennis court and a swimming pool with spa.

There's also a self-contained studio above the garage. 

The Raglan Street home last traded for $322,000 in 1980 when it was bought by former WorleyParsons executive Emil Finn and wife Genevieve. 

The Shirvington's sold their former updated 1897 home (pictured main) for $4.15 million last August, scoring the pre-auction sale through McGrath's Michael Coombs.

It was the third time the couple tried to sell the home.

They had paid $2.5 million in 2008.

Fellow Fox Sports presenters have also been busy in the property market.

Louise Ransome and her partner Richard Bayliss bought a Federation home in Kensington this weekend.

Late last year Braith Anasta too was busy assembling the family homes with a couple of properties in Coogee. One for himself and one for his mum.

Australian batsman David Warner and ironwoman wife Candice can't help themselves when select property in Maroubra hits the market.

They've just settled on their fourth acquisition in two years.

It's their second investment apartment.

The two bedroom apartment cost $1,023,000, taking the couple's total spend in the coastal eastern suburb to over $8 million.

Much like their other apartment investment that cost $830,000 in 2015, its become a rental, with it leased this month at $700 a week, reflecting a 3.5 percent yield.

It's pocket change for the forever travelling Warner, who leads the fight against Cricket Australia for cricketers to earn higher incomes.

Wonder what Warner's ANZ financiers throught when he recently suggested Australia's cricketer will effectively be unemployed if a deal is not signed before July 1.

“Well from July 1 — we’re unemployed”, Warner told last week's Nine’s Sports Sunday.

Set on the top floor of a block of eight, the 94 sqm apartment acquisition has semi sized interiors with open living and distinct lounge and dining spaces.

PRDnationwide Perez Real Estate agent Vernoica Perez sold the apartment at auction.

It was bought just before Candice headed over to in India with their two daughters, Ivy Mae and Indi Rae, to support Warner who played in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The couple's $3.9 million knockdown on Mermaid Avenue - set to be their forever home - appears to be a slow progression.

It hasn't even been demolished yet.

The couple submitted now approved Rolf Ockert plans last year after their late 2015 buy. The plans are for a brand new five level home at an estimated $4 million cost.

They bought the property through McGrath's Simon Exleton as they secured the $7.05 million sale of their luxury South Coogee home. 

With the old home on the 892 sqm parcel yet to be demolished, the Warners bought a stop gap home round the corner last year.

Warner retains one Matraville investment apartment.

The former Matraville Public School student retains a two bedder than cost $695,000 in 2010.

He might be partners with captain Steve Smith out in the middle, but the pair seem to be battling it out for the number one property aficionado in the team.

Smith has just acquired his third property on the Balmain Peninsula, paying $1.95 million for the dilapidated Birchgrove home of architect David Gole.

It was marketed as a "vintage treasure ripe for reinvention" by Cobden & Hayson agent Danny Cobden.

Smith retains a $1.75 million apartment home in Coogee.

This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph.

Former Tigers’ ruckman Angus Graham, who played 48 games with Richmond between 2007 and 2012, has his Yarraville townhouse listed for July 8 auction.

The agent is quoting $900,000 to $950,000 for the three bedroom, two-bathroom home.

The 1/89 Gamon Street last sold for $663,000 seven years ago to the carpenter.

Wallabies star Nick Phipps will be spending time over Australia's June Test series unpacking as he recovers from an ankle injury.

He's just settled on a home in Queens Park with his Macquarie banker partner, Ebony Bamford.

The couple paid $2,105,000 for the 1890s Victorian terrace in, according to the listing, is a tightly held parkside avenue.

Settlement came just days after it was announced that Phipps, a veteran of 52 caps, would miss the June Tests against Fiji, Scotland and Italy.

The scrum-half rolled his ankle in the Waratahs' loss to the Highlanders late last month with scans showing he has syndemosis which will likely result in a stint on the sidelines.

His new home is just a short stroll across Centennial Park to the Allianz stadium. 

It's also not too far from Wallabies boss Michael Cheika, who resides in a $4.8 million home in Randwick.

Phipps' Victorian terrace has three bedrooms - two of which come with a balcony - plus a study.

Offering an abundance of indoor and outdoor living, the dining and living spaces open to a rear garden, dining terrace and wraparound courtyard.

Alexander Phillips and Gavin Lewis at Phillips Pantzer Donnelly sold the home.

It's the couples first property purchase together.

Phipps still holds on to a two bedroom investment unit in Cremorne that cost $590,000 in 2012.

Phipps began his career at the Melbourne Rebels in 2010 where he was mentored by former Wallaby halfback Sam Cordingley.

He moved to Sydney to play for the Waratahs in 2014, the same year he played every Test for the Wallabies.

The former Star City chief executive David Banks and his wife, Jackie, have settled on Wichita, the Warrawee trophy home.

Banks, who sits on the board of Aristocrat, paid $5.25 million for the historic residence that was built in 1928.

It was owned by author Penelope Janu, wife of WorleyParsons’ general counsel Peter Janu.

Designed by renowned architect Emil Sodersten, the Tudor-style home featured in The Australian Home Beautiful magazine in 1930.

It sits in Peter Fudge designed gardens and has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and an infinity edge pool.

Chadwick Real Estate agent Lynette Malcolm sold the home.

Banks was previously based in the James Orwin, Georgian-style designed Pymble home Ballinlough, which he sold to former chief justice of the High Court Murray Gleeson and his wife Robyn.

Gleeson sold Sandon, his home on the same road, just before the purchase.

Southern Capital Corporation boss Dean Giannarelli has listed his Southbank penthouse.

The three bedroom apartment at 5801/1 Queensbridge Square has views of the CBD, Yarra River and Botanic Gardens from the balcony.

The central lounge is connected to a separate dining room with a marble kitchen and breakfast bar.

There are three bedrooms and a study.

iProperty agent Gus Kosasih has expressions of interest until July 10.

A two hectare Blackmans Bay, Hobart house belonging to Antarctic consultant Margie McIntyre has been sold.

Located at 15 Estuary Drive, the property is situated to capture water views.

It was marketed at $925,000.

It was last sold in 1998 for $295,000 while the block of land was sold in 1988 for $49,000 with the property built two years later.

The open plan living area features country style kitchen, dining and living area as well as central courtyard.

The courtyard also has a in-ground swimming pool

A formal lounge and dining area has an adjacent library with separate rumpus area.

There are two double bedrooms that have their own spa baths.

The master suite has views of the surrounding landscapes along with ensuite, walk-in robe, sitting room and private balcony.

The property was offered through Charlotte Peterswald For Property Sales agent Dion Flanagan.

Cricket Australia board member Michael Kasprowicz is selling his long held 1900s Petrie Terrace investment property in Brisbane's inner west.

Kasprowicz, who has renovated the two level home during his 17 year ownership, paid $280,000 for the traditionally crafted cottage in 2000.

Space Property Agents Nicole Devine has the listing.

Kasprowicz, who made 38 Test appearances for Australia, is Queensland's all-time leading wicket taker.

He has been on the board at Cricket Australia since 2011.

Last year he was made Queensland Cricket interim CEO before being beaten to the permanent job by former television executive Max Walters.

This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian.

Downsizing former horse breeder Dean Fleming, heir to the Fleming's grocery fortune, has spent $3,025,000 on a North Bondi apartment.

The Ramsgate Avenue apartment was secured off-market by the Einfeld family after it had been a $1,450 rental last year.

Comprising two bedrooms and one bathroom, the renovated apartment in a boutique block of just eight offers view of the entire Bondi bay from its outdoor terrace.

It's the first time an apartment in the block has sold in a decade.

Fleming had been North Bondi based for five years having sold a six bedroom Clyde Street home after renovating in 2011 for $3.82 million.

Dean Fleming is the son of former model Lois and the late Jim Fleming, and has spent the majority of his working life in retail and horse racing.

The article first appeared in the Saturday Telegraph.

Former Home and Away couple Luke Mitchell and Rebecca Breeds have bought their first Sydney apartment together at Cronulla.

They are rentvestors, given it is has become an immediate investment for the pair while they reside in the US.

The couple, who met in 2009 when Mitchell made his way from Neighbours to the Palm Beach soap, left Home and Away to head to LA.

Since then Mitchell has starred in popular TV shows Agents Of S.H.I.E.LD. and Blindspot, while Breeds has appeared in Pretty Little Liars and The Originals.

Mitchell is currently starring as Roman in NBC's Blind Spot, a crime drama series alongside fellow Australian actor Sullivan Stapleton. 

Just last month it was renewed for a third series.

Breeds was cast as the Miranda Cole, the lead character in legal soap Miranda's Rights last year, however the pilot was passed over.

Mitchell and Breeds have spent $1,425,000 on a three bedroom apartment in the Hordens block not far from the beach.

The first floor apartment with large entertainers' balcony sold after just 10 days through David Kennedy at Chris Burke and Company, well before its scheduled auction.

Its recently been leased by Tyne Curcuruto at Cripps & Cripps Property for $800 a week, reflecting a tight three percent yield.

The purchase is Gold Coast born Mitchell's second in Sydney, buying close to Breeds who has owned a one bedroom apartment in Narrabeen since 2009 when she started dating Mitchell.

Mitchell's purchase came in 2011 when he paid $502,000 for a two bedroom apartment in Freshwater.

Breeds one bedroom Narrabeen apartment cost $490,000 two years earlier. 

The couple met on the set of Home & Away after Mitchell made his TV breakthrough in Melbourne on rival soap Neighbours where he played bad boy Chris Knight for 11 episodes.

Mitchell starred as Romeo Smith in Home and Away in 2009 where he met Breeds who played Ruby Buckton.

Breeds earned two Logie Award nominations including Most Popular Actress the following year, while Mitchell won the Logie for Most Popular New Male Talent.

Breeds made her breakthrough as Cassie Cometti in the third series of Blue Water High.

The couple were engaged in 2012 and wed in early 2013, a bush-themed wedding co-ordinated by Breeds in Kangaroo Valley.

Breeds made her breakthrough in US television in 2012 when it was announced she had been cast in Rob Greenberg's We Are Men.

In 2015 Breeds appeared in the sixth season of Pretty Little Liars and was cast as Aurora de Martel in the supernatural series The Originals.

Mitchell's major US breakthrough was in 2015 when he joined the cast of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as the inhuman Lincoln Campbell.

He was promoted to the main cast for the following season.

Bassike fashion designer Deborah Sams and her husband Toby have sold their Avalon Beach property.

They adjusted the price on what they were seeking for their designer digs.

The contemporary residence with swimming pool was initially listed with $2.5 million to $2.75 million hopes which were then amended to $2.2 million to $2.4 million.

The Whale Beach Road offering was bought in 2005 for $630,000.

They commissioned a redesign by architect Kelvin Ho which was completed in 2011.

The couple’s Blueys Beach holiday home is under construction following the beachside block being bought two years ago for $975,000.

Former Cronulla Sharks star Ben Barba has secured the $600,000 sale of his Caringbah South investment apartment.

It had hopes of between $620,000 and $660,000 when initially listed at the beginning of May with Century 21 Cronulla agent David Wolfhart.

The Darwin born flyer paid $425,000 for the 84 sqm apartment in 2012 when he was at the Bulldogs.

The sale comes just before the news that Barba failed to get his drugs ban overturned having moved to the English Super League.

He is now unlikely to play for St Helens until at least August. He joined from French rugby union club Toulan after he was dismissed by the Sharks. 

It has two bedrooms and an updated kitchen and bathroom.

The listing came after he leased his own home, not far away at Caringbah South, for $1,000 a week.

Barba paid $1.18 million for his former home in Caringbah South in 2014 following his brief stint at the Broncos.

He still holds on to a four bedroom Everton Park investment just outside of Brisbane that cost $769,000 in 2013.

This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph.