Affluent buyers, both local and foreign, are seeking unique, high-end homes that reflect a new sense of luxury in Australia. From waterfront properties to future-proof designs, they’re investing in properties that offer sustainability, technology, and new bespoke features.
Marty Fox is founder and CEO of luxury real estate brand WHITEFOX, with offices across Australia and New Zealand, and a judge on Channel 9’s The Block, where he’s captivated audiences with his real estate expertise. As one of the original social media influencers, he’s cultivated a strong and engaged following, which has helped him become a prominent figure in the industry and a source of inspiration for aspiring professionals.
A highly accomplished financial adviser, Shannon Freney blends expert financial strategies with behavioural and psychological approaches to offer bespoke, highly precise financial advice to help his clients achieve their ideal lifestyles. With over a decade of dynamic experience, he’s successfully advised and guided many people, from ultra-high-net-worth investors to those starting their financial journey.
With over two decades in the industry, Vadim Boyko is one of Australia’s most sought-after architects. After starting his career in New Zealand, his work on apartment and commercial projects for clients such as Blackburne and Crown Perth gained widespread acclaim. He founded PROEKT in 2014, focusing on client-first principles, meticulously analysing briefs, budgets, site constraints, and market dynamics to deliver innovative, aesthetically pleasing designs.
Sarah Wei is a journalist and producer based in Melbourne and Hong Kong, with a focus on the travel, lifestyle, and arts and culture sectors. She has produced over 35 talks and workshops with 120 speakers, three large-scale 5-day events, over 20 community events, one VR/AR exhibition, and more than 150 published features and stories across the region.
