The property portal you didn’t know you needed making big strides
The team behind one of Australia’s biggest property sites is now enjoying rapid growth with a new portal offering unique insights
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A new property portal providing an overview of all properties — for sale or not — is proving a hit with buyers.
February data from market research analyst IPSOS shows that View.com.au is now Australia’s fastest growing residential property portal with 102 percent growth in unique audience since October last year. The rapid rise means it is now challenging longstanding property portal, Domain.com.au, for second position behind realestate.com.au, which remains the most popular property website in the country.
View.com.au is headed up by seven former Domain executives, including former Domain CEO Anthony Catalano. The team were responsible for growing Domain to a $2.2 billion listing on the ASX.
Chief marketing officer for View.com.au, Paul Tyrell said the audience growth for the relatively new portal was ‘fantastic’.
“Our consumer proposition is unique and features over 136,000 properties for sale, however it offers a complete view of the market with access to nearly 11 million properties Australia wide, with buyers able to express interest in properties even if they’re not for sale,” Mr Tyrell said. “All delivered by best in class mapping from Nearmap.
“To be the fastest growing property portal in the country is a testament to the hard work of the team and a clear demonstration of the need for a competitive alternative in the property portal space.”
Mr Catalano said View.com.au offered a genuine alternative for agents.
“We can make it free or keep prices low because VMG’s business model is not predicated on listings revenue, where the only option is annual price increases,” he said. “We’re creating a true property ecosystem that caters to all steps along the property journey. View will soon bring finance propositions to market with our banking partner ANZ.”
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Mount French Lodge offers a rare mix of privacy, scale and hospitality potential as demand grows for prestige estates beyond beachside hotspots.
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Mount French Lodge, one of the most remarkable private estates in Queensland’s Scenic Rim, has been brought to market, offering a glimpse into the growing appetite for high-end lifestyle properties beyond the state’s traditional beachside enclaves.
Located in the tiny locality of Charlwood, around 100km inland from Brisbane and home to just 146 residents at the 2021 Census, the estate stands in stark contrast to its quiet surroundings. Set across nearly 100 acres and positioned some 600 feet above sea level, the property occupies a commanding vantage point beneath the escarpments of Mount French.
It’s this combination of elevation, scale and seclusion that defines the estate, not just as a private residence, but as an experience-led destination. Mount French Lodge has been recognised in both the 2024 and 2025 Best of Queensland Experiences, reflecting a broader shift towards luxury rural retreats that blur the line between home, hospitality and investment.
Last sold for $3.65 million in 2021 to Brisbane-based entrepreneur Tim Woodhouse, the estate has since evolved into a multifaceted holding. At its core is a central lodge, complemented by guest accommodation, entertaining spaces and resort-style amenities spread across two distinct plateaus.
In total, the property comprises 12 bedrooms configured across eight self-contained apartments within multiple lodges. At its heart is the Great Room, a central gathering space anchored by a large living area and fireplace. Nearby, a fully equipped outdoor pavilion with barbecue facilities sits alongside the estate’s swimming pool.
The property is being marketed as a private compound, ranch, corporate retreat and a wedding venue, highlighting its potential as a lifestyle asset with income-generating capability. This kind of flexibility is increasingly resonating with buyers, particularly as demand grows for properties that can serve as multigenerational homes, wellness retreats or boutique accommodation offerings.
Despite its sense of isolation, Mount French Lodge remains within relatively easy reach of Brisbane, around an hour by road or just minutes by helicopter. That balance of accessibility and privacy underscores the broader appeal of the Scenic Rim, which continues to emerge as a quiet achiever in Queensland’s prestige property market.
The listing is being handled by Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty agents Sandy Davies and Nicholas Miranda, and is expected to attract interest from both domestic and international buyers.
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