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Giant Josh Kelly pulled his Coogee home from auction. Picture. Phil Hillyard

GWS midfielder Josh Kelly pulled his Coogee house from its auction on the weekend.

The two-storey, three-bedroom house was listed due to “a change of circumstances.”

It was bought for $3.45m in April, but estate agent Alexander Phillips, of Phillips Pantzer Donnelley, struggled this month to find enough buyer interest, despite marketing the Division Street home with a reduced $3.2m guide.

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The house was listed due to “a change of circumstances.”

The two-storey house has three bedrooms.

The home has living spaces that open out to decks on both its two levels, one of which is adjoined to a sleek kitchen with a Calacatta marble splashback and a Caesarstone island bench.

Kelly was recruited from the Sandringham Dragons to GWS with pick two in the 2013 draft.

He won the Giants’ rising star award in his first year.

The 25-year-old then had his breakout AFL season in 2017, being selected in the All-Australian side and winning GWS’s best and fairest.

Kelly won the Giants’ rising star award in his first year. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Luxury living not far from the beach.

His father, Phil Kelly, played 61 VFL games for North Melbourne in the ‘80s and won two Sandover Medals in the WAFL.

Elsewhere in Coogee, the horse trainer David Hayes and wife Prue pulled their bolthole from Saturday’s scheduled auction too.

The three-bedroom Fernside garden apartment, bought for $2.3m in 2017, was listed through NG Farah agent Theo Karangis after their shift to Hong Kong.

– With additional reporting from Samantha Landy

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Jeffrey Epstein pictured with Ghislaine Maxwell. (Photo by Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

The Manhattan townhouse and Florida mansion of Jeffrey Epstein have now hit the market, almost one year after his death – with a combined asking price of $155 million ($US110 million), according to a new report.

The dead paedophile’s Upper East Side townhouse at 9 E. 71st St. is listed at $US88 million ($A123.6 million), and his waterfront estate in Palm Beach has an asking price of $US21.995 million ($A30.9 million), The Wall Street Journal reports.

The Neoclassical townhouse, listed by Adam Modlin of Modlin Group, is located on one of the most sought-after blocks in New York City.

It spans seven floors and boasts oak entry doors, imported French limestone with carvings and decorative ironwork, Mr Modlin told the Journal.

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A residence belonging to Jeffrey Epstein at East 71st street in New York has hit the market. Picture: Kevin Hagen/Getty Images

The mansion also has a room with an elaborate video security system and still houses a lot of Epstein’s furniture, visitors said.

It was previously owned by Leslie Wexner, the founder and CEO of L Brands, which includes Victoria’s Secret and Bath and Body Works.

Mr Wexner sold it to a Virgin Islands company headed by Epstein for $US20 million ($A28.1 million) in 1998, a source familiar with the deal told the Journal.

The r residence that belonged to Jeffrey Epstein at East 71st street. (Photo by Kevin Hagen/Getty Images)

Epstein purchased his sprawling Palm Beach property in 1990 for $US2.5 million ($A3.5 million).

The large estate includes a main house with six bedrooms, a three-bedroom staff house and a pool house. It sits along the Intracoastal Waterway with views of Tarpon and Everglades islands, listing agent Kerry Warwick of the Corcoran Group told the Journal.

Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion is also for sale. Picture: Pedro Portal/Miami Herald/TNS via Getty Images

Epstein is believe to have a plethora of other properties – a ranch in New Mexico, apartment in Paris and private island in the US Virgin Islands – are also expected to hit the market.

Epstein has been accused of abusing young women and girls at all of the locations.

The financier pleaded guilty in Miami in 2007 to state prostitution charges and spent 13 months in jail.

He was locked up on sex-trafficking charges in New York when he committed suicide in August 2019.

Parts of this article originally appeared on the NY Post and was reproduced with permission

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No. 9 Bayview Cres at Henley sold after 53 years.

A home on Sydney Harbour built in the 1960s and never lived in has sold at auction for a whopping $445,000 above expectations.

The Bayview Cres home is a time warp with the interiors and fixtures all original from when it was completed in the Swinging Sixties.

It sold under the hammer on Saturday for $2.945 million, after a whopping 18 bidders turned up to have a crack.

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The kitchen has “new” appliances.

This followed a spirited auction that saw bidding get under away with a $1.9 million punt from a family after a blank canvas. From here, bidding moved up in $100,000 increments until it surpassed $2.5 million.

Ray White Gladesville sales executive Joseph Mazar said feedback from the 70 plus groups that looked at 9 Bayview Cres had only been around the $2.5 million mark.

“Feedback during the campaign was up to $2.5 million, so it’s an incredible result,” he said.

The property had been in the same family for 53 years after the vendor’s mother won the house in a Catholic Church lottery with a ticket that cost two shillings in 1967.

The living and dining room has an old school heater.

Prized water views are on offer.

“The vendor’s mum won it and it’s all original, even the oven is basically new and has never been used,” Mr Mazar said.

Despite being passed down to the vendor from their mother, Mr Mazar said no one has lived in the house during the 53 years of ownership.

“It’s like a time capsule. This house is very rare, it’s one in a million,” he said.

The original home is made from full brick and features three bedrooms, plus a bathroom. It is at the end of the a cul-de-sac and has impressive city and Wallumatta Bay water views.

The bathroom has a pink and black colour scheme.

The kitchen is a complete time warp, with it having an old school oven and gas stove that has never been used. The living room features a 1960s electric heater, while the bathroom has pink fixtures and black tiles.

The house remains in good condition after all of these years and appealed to buyers after a blank canvas. It also retains character finishes including original floorboards, high ceilings and windows.

A local couple after a prized Henley was the successful buyer at the auction.

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135 Richardson St, Middle Park is for sale.

A divine church conversion is one of Melbourne’s most heavenly homes for sale.

The striking facade to 135 Richardson St in Middle Park is almost completely unaltered since it was first built in the 1880s as the Church of Christ.

The front section of the former house of God is now for sale as a sleek four-bedroom pad with a $2.5-$2.6 million price guide.

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A grand entrance to the church conversion.

Modern features in the living room.

Greg Hocking Holdsworth agent Peter Zervas said it was the only residence of three inside the church that included spectacular old-world features.

An old church entrance, soaring high ceilings with original timber beams and stained glass windows are some of the glorious features.

“It’s a once in a generation opportunity to have a house with this kind of facade … the homes at the back of the property don’t have the same church feel,” Mr Zervas said.

“Another highlight is the sheer size of internal living, which is about 250sq m including a huge living area and four large bedrooms.”

Marble benches in the kitchen.

Timber beams and stained glass windows in the main bedroom.

A second living area could become a home theatre.

Church features blends seamlessly with the modern fit-out.

A modern kitchen with Calacatta marble benches and a sophisticated stone fireplace are highlights of the expansive open-plan domain.

The main bedroom includes timber beams on the ceiling, a luxe ensuite and a balcony with glimpses to the bay and city.

Another bathroom has been appointed with African gold granite surfaces.

There are four bedrooms at the home.

Multiple living areas add extra appeal.

Mr Zervas said the vendors had made a number of minor updates to the home during the past five years, which included sprucing up the front courtyard as an outdoor entertainment area.

CoreLogic shows the property sold for $1.78m in 2015.

It’s now for private sale via and expressions of interest campaign.

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Many Australians are facing tough financial situations after coronavirus lockdown laws forced some industries to shut down, causing widespread job losses. 

For tenants who have been stood down from work, paying monthly rent and bills has become a struggle, leaving some with no choice but to seek more affordable living arrangements. 

The federal government introduced wage subsidies in the form of JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments in March, which have gone some way in helping struggling tenants stay in their homes. These supports were due to expire at the end of September but have been extended in light of the ongoing health crisis.

1. JobKeeper payment

The JobKeeper Payment scheme is a temporary wage subsidy for businesses significantly affected by the health crisis. Eligible employers, sole traders and other entities, including non-for-profits, that have been forced to stand down staff can apply to receive $1,500 per eligible employee per fortnight to keep them in a job. 

On 21 July, the federal government announced changes to JobKeeper including an extension through to 28 March 2021 based on hours employees worked in February. However, payments will be reduced and paid in two tiers. 

Eligible tenants are still able to tap into government assistance during COVID-19. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent

The higher tier pays $1,200 a fortnight until 3 January 2021, after which it will reduce to $1,000 a fortnight. The lower tier pays $750 a fortnight until 3 January 2021, after which it will reduce to $650 a fortnight.

These changes do not impact JobKeeper payments until after 28 September 2020.

Keep in mind that individuals cannot be on both JobSeeker and JobKeeper, only one or the other.

2. JobSeeker allowance and coronavirus supplement

In March, the federal government renamed the Newstart unemployment payment to JobSeeker and added a $550 fortnightly supplement, effectively doubling the rate, to support those seeking employment during the pandemic. 

On 21 July, the Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that from 27 September until the end of 2020 the $550 fortnightly supplement will be cut by $300 to make the overall fortnightly payment $800.

There are new conditions attached to the renewed scheme.

This applies to those on the following payments and will be put in place automatically:

• Youth Allowance
• Parenting Payment (Partnered and Single)
• Austudy
• ABSTUDY (Living Allowance)
• Farm Household Allowance
• Special Benefit recipients

Tenants could be eligible for financial aid from the government which will help them stay in their rentals. Picture: Getty

3. $300 coronavirus-test isolation payment for Victorians. 

The Victorian government has made one-off payments of $1,500 available to workers who are unable to work during their isolation, have no income during this period, and are not entitled to any paid sick leave, special pandemic leave or other income support.

The government will now extend the scheme to ensure that as soon as a person is tested for COVID-19, they will be eligible for a $300 support payment – as long as they meet the eligibility of the existing scheme.

Premier Daniel Andrews said the $300 payments aim to keep people at home when they are feeling unsell because “no one should be making the choice between their health and putting food on the table.”

Individuals in close contact with someone who has tested positive to COVID-19 are also eligible for the payment.

4. Early access to superannuation

Eligible Australians financially affected by coronavirus can access up to $10,000 of their superannuation early. Individuals can apply online via myGov to access superannuation before 31 December 2020.

There is no tax payable on superannuation released under this temporary arrangement and Centrelink or Veterans’ Affairs payments will not be affected.

5. Rent Assistance

Rent assistance is a pre-existing welfare payment available to eligible tenants who need extra support to cover their rent.

The rent assistance amount depends on how much rent the individual pays.

It’s important to note that this rent assistance doesn’t cover those living with their parents in a self-contained residence, which includes granny flats or caravans.

6. Utility provider support

To help with basic utility bills, most providers of gas, electricity and water can put individuals on a payment plan, which can be arranged over the phone.

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Many Australians are facing tough financial situations after coronavirus lockdown laws forced some industries to shut down, causing widespread job losses. 

For tenants who have been stood down from work, paying monthly rent and bills has become a struggle, leaving some with no choice but to seek more affordable living arrangements. 

The federal government introduced wage subsidies in the form of JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments in March, which have gone some way in helping struggling tenants stay in their homes. These supports were due to expire at the end of September but have been extended in light of the ongoing health crisis.

1. JobKeeper payment

The JobKeeper Payment scheme is a temporary wage subsidy for businesses significantly affected by the health crisis. Eligible employers, sole traders and other entities, including non-for-profits, that have been forced to stand down staff can apply to receive $1,500 per eligible employee per fortnight to keep them in a job. 

On 21 July, the federal government announced changes to JobKeeper including an extension through to 28 March 2021 based on hours employees worked in February. However, payments will be reduced and paid in two tiers. 

Eligible tenants are still able to tap into government assistance during COVID-19. Picture: realestate.com.au/rent

The higher tier pays $1,200 a fortnight until 3 January 2021, after which it will reduce to $1,000 a fortnight. The lower tier pays $750 a fortnight until 3 January 2021, after which it will reduce to $650 a fortnight.

These changes do not impact JobKeeper payments until after 28 September 2020.

Keep in mind that individuals cannot be on both JobSeeker and JobKeeper, only one or the other.

2. JobSeeker allowance and coronavirus supplement

In March, the federal government renamed the Newstart unemployment payment to JobSeeker and added a $550 fortnightly supplement, effectively doubling the rate, to support those seeking employment during the pandemic. 

On 21 July, the Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that from 27 September until the end of 2020 the $550 fortnightly supplement will be cut by $300 to make the overall fortnightly payment $800.

There are new conditions attached to the renewed scheme.

This applies to those on the following payments and will be put in place automatically:

• Youth Allowance
• Parenting Payment (Partnered and Single)
• Austudy
• ABSTUDY (Living Allowance)
• Farm Household Allowance
• Special Benefit recipients

Tenants could be eligible for financial aid from the government which will help them stay in their rentals. Picture: Getty

3. $300 coronavirus-test isolation payment for Victorians. 

The Victorian government has made one-off payments of $1,500 available to workers who are unable to work during their isolation, have no income during this period, and are not entitled to any paid sick leave, special pandemic leave or other income support.

The government will now extend the scheme to ensure that as soon as a person is tested for COVID-19, they will be eligible for a $300 support payment – as long as they meet the eligibility of the existing scheme.

Premier Daniel Andrews said the $300 payments aim to keep people at home when they are feeling unsell because “no one should be making the choice between their health and putting food on the table.”

Individuals in close contact with someone who has tested positive to COVID-19 are also eligible for the payment.

4. Early access to superannuation

Eligible Australians financially affected by coronavirus can access up to $10,000 of their superannuation early. Individuals can apply online via myGov to access superannuation before 31 December 2020.

There is no tax payable on superannuation released under this temporary arrangement and Centrelink or Veterans’ Affairs payments will not be affected.

5. Rent Assistance

Rent assistance is a pre-existing welfare payment available to eligible tenants who need extra support to cover their rent.

The rent assistance amount depends on how much rent the individual pays.

It’s important to note that this rent assistance doesn’t cover those living with their parents in a self-contained residence, which includes granny flats or caravans.

6. Utility provider support

To help with basic utility bills, most providers of gas, electricity and water can put individuals on a payment plan, which can be arranged over the phone.

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The Stirling North property at 26 Paltridge Avenue is listed with a $79,000 price tag. Pic: realestate.com.au

It looks rundown from the street and resembles a dilapidated Barbie dreamhouse inside, but would you consider buying this timber-framed railway cottage for just $79,000?

The Stirling North property at 26 Paltridge Avenue, which is about 7km east of Port Augusta, is offering househunters a bargain buy.

Look past its dull and tired pink and purple walls, worn flooring and crumbling kitchen cabinetry and it has some decent renovation or redevelopment potential.

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Pink and purple walls inside make it look like a rundown Barbie dreamhouse. Pic: realestate.com.au

The floors are worn and the kitchen cabinetry is falling apart. Pic: realestate.com.au

Port Augusta First National principal Michael Rowbottom said it has remained vacant for at least a year but before that had been used for almost 60 years.

“It’s a 1957-built railway cottage,” he said.

“People used to live out there and work on the railways.”

While it is in desperate need of some tender love and care, Mr Rowbottom said it offered the perfect opportunity for some househunters.

“It might be somebody wanting a cheap buy,” he said.

According to property records, the house last sold in November 2009 for $110,000.

One of the sleep outs is bright pink. Pic: realestate.com.au

The bathroom is in desperate need of some TLC. Pic: realestate.com.au

There is a shed and water tanks outside. Pic: realestate.com.au

On a 718sqm block, the residence has two bedrooms and an additional two sleep outs.

An archway joins the kitchen and lounge room, while a laundry and bathroom are at the rear of the property.

It also has a wraparound front veranda, as well as a shed and water tanks in the backyard.

Mr Rowbottom said anyone who wanted to renovate or detonate the house would need to do so carefully as it contained asbestos.

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32 Craigie Rd, Newtown attracted three bidders at Saturday’s auction.

AN unrenovated house in Newtown’s river precinct has beaten price hopes after three bidders chased the chance to unlock its potential.

The flexibility of the two-bedroom brick house on a 741sq m block at 32 Craigie Rd attracted buyers looking to move, invest and develop.

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Newtown agent Graeme Taylor said the investor just edged a former Geelong man hoping to return to his hometown.

The buyer paid $755,000 for the property, which was listed with price hopes of $695,000 to $730,000, at Saturday’s auction.

“They were competing against a developer, who put in a couple of bids, and another gentleman from Geelong that has been down in Melbourne for years and was coming back,” Mr Taylor said.

“Unfortunately they missed out by $1000.”

The property is just moments from the Barwon River.

The loungeroom has views over Highton.

There’s room to update the kitchen.

He said the house, just a few doors down from the Barwon River, had been leased for the past 25 years and offered lots of scope for a redesign.

The modest floorplan includes a loungeroom, open-plan kitchen/dining area and a bathroom.

“It was a traditional cream brick home, they are built very well and it had a lot of potential,” Mr Taylor said.

“We had a long rental history with it.”

The large backyard attracted one developer.

A number of townhouse developments have popped up in that area of Newtown in recent years.

He said with Barwon River walking and cycling tracks and a number of schools on the doorstep, it offered big lifestyle benefits.

“I have been selling down there for 30-odd years and I have always loved that part of Geelong,” he said.

“In more recent times it is becoming more popular.”

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Several sought-after properties are set to go under the hammer on the Gold Coast this week.

From stylish beachside apartments through to spacious waterfront residences, the options are vast across the Coast as listings begin to catch up with buyer demand.

Here are five properties which are attracting interest in the lead up to auction this week.

1102 Spring Terraces, Royal Pines Resort

1102 Spring Terraces, Royal Pines Resort

Located inside the popular Spring Terraces sector of the Royal Pines Resort, this single level residence sits on a prime 881 sqm site.

Overlooking a lake and golf course, the three-bedroom house is energy efficient and has a separate garage for the golf buggy.

Ray White agent Grant Burgess is marketing the property which is open for a twilight inspection on Wednesday from 4.30pm-5.30pm.

The property goes to auction online on Thursday July 30, 6pm

16/173 Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach

16/173 Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach

Positioned opposite the park and the beach in the residential only Verve, this three-bedroom apartment is ideal for a family or couple.

While windows on three sides capture natural light and sea breezes, the size and location of the apartment also hold plenty of appeal.

“It’s one block from Oracle with all the dining and facilities of Oasis,” said agent Mark Stafford who is marketing the property alongside Andrew Rouse.

“There’s over 180 sqm of liveable space and it’s got the north eastern aspect as well.”

A twilight inspection will be held on Wednesday, 29 July, 4.30pm ahead of the auction, held online and in-rooms, on Thursday July 30 at 6pm

30 Mandolin Ave, Helensvale

30 Mandolin Ave, Helensvale

Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this two-storey residence boasts a prime 990 sqm position inside Oyster Cove’s gated Calmwater Estate.

A spacious kitchen overlooks the pol and waterways, where 36 metres of waterfrontage captures views down both vistas.

Inspections can be made via Professionals Vertullo Real Estate agents Mark Carew and Nikki Dunlop.

The auction will be held onsite on Saturday, August 1 at 11.30am

16 Stoney Creek Circuit, Ormeau

16 Stoney Creek Circuit, Ormeau

This spacious retreat in a quiet pocket of Jacobs Ridge Estate is marked as ‘must sell’ when it goes to auction this Thursday at 6pm.

With four bedrooms on 808 sqm within walking distance to a choice of schools, this house is attracting interest among families.

Inspections can be arrange through Ray White’s Taylor Pearce.

30/2753 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach

30/2753 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach

Interest among investors and first time buyers is high on this renovated one-bedroom unit on the top floor in the heart of Broadbeach.

A short walk to beaches, public transport, shops and restaurants, an update to the laundry, bathroom and kitchen appliances adds to the appeal.

Inspection can be arranged through Ray White agent Brad Payne ahead of Thursday’s online and in-rooms auction at 6pm.

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