{"id":592262,"date":"2026-04-07T23:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/592262\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:46:14","slug":"inside-karl-stefanovics-20m-property-empire-amid-nine-exit-rumours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/592262\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Karl Stefanovic\u2019s $20m property empire amid Nine exit rumours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Karl Stefanovic is reportedly prepared to walk away from his $2.8 million Nine salary after signing a \u201cmemorandum of understanding\u201d with radio giant ARN.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Today show co-host is said to have signed the MOU with the intention of moving into commercial radio when his current Nine contract expires in December.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaustralian.com.au\/business\/media\/stefanovic-heading-for-the-exit-at-nine-but-who-will-follow-him-radio-giant-poaching-raid-revealed\/news-story\/bfdf5e959a8619fe73b9f6c588c65735\" title=\"www.theaustralian.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Australian\u2019s Media Diary<\/a> column, the TV presenter is already eyeing Carrie Bickmore as his co-host. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">It is understood that Stefanovic hasn\u2019t signed any kind of deal with ARN. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The move comes as the broadcaster, who has been with Nine for more than 20 years, manages a massive property portfolio across Sydney and Queensland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/hugh-jackman-takes-14m-hit-on-sprawling-new-york-penthouse\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hugh Jackman cops $14m blow amid divorce<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/bachelor-star-jimmy-nicholson-slams-neighbours-for-unaustralian-lawn-act\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u2018Petty\u2019: Star slams Aussie neighbour in lawn act<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/home-reno-reality-star-christina-haack-reveals-future\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Star hits back at rumours after bitter divorce<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1114930 wp-image-1114923\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1114923\" data-capiid=\"9d76562728c14f721b086d311360f968\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Celebrities Attend 2025 Melbourne Cup Day\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1114923\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karl Stefanovic and his wife Jasmine have a healthy property portfolio. Picture: Wendell Teodoro\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1114930 wp-image-1114924\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1114924\" data-capiid=\"71acbc29c6c9f179eff0b10d03b146aa\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1114924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Today show co-host launched The Karl Stefanovic Show podcast this year.<\/p>\n<p>Castlecrag<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Stefanovic and his shoe designer wife, Jasmine, are currently spearheading a multimillion-dollar redevelopment on Sydney\u2019s north shore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The couple purchased the Castlecrag property for $3.2 million in 2021. They were initially granted approval for a $4.5 million rebuild in 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The mansion is just 1km away from their previous address. The new house is set to include a lift, wine cellar, television equipment room as well as a surf, bike and tool storage room.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1114930 wp-image-1114925\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1114925\" data-capiid=\"6d0f75ab3f93c76ee04f71bb883013b4\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1114925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stefanovic and his wife, Jasmine, are currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment on Sydney\u2019s north shore. Picture: Supplied<\/p>\n<p>Noosa<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The couple also own a $3.6 million holiday home at Sunshine Beach near Noosa, known as Villa Isabelle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The three-storey home underwent a lavish renovation designed by Mrs Stefanovic\u2019s sister, Jade Yarbrough. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Despite the high-end finish, the property has struggled to find a permanent buyer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The couple put the home to auction in March 2022 but it failed to sell. It was later listed for private treaty sale at $7.5m before being pulled from the market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The five-bedroom home, which features a 7.8m heated pool and private balconies, is now listed in the holiday rental pool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">While it reportedly commanded $3700 a night during Noosa\u2019s peak, the couple has resorted to leasing it for $1000 a night between stays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The property was the site of a major police search in December 2024 when the couple\u2019s then four-year old daughter, Harper, went missing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">A Polair chopper and neighbours joined the search before the child was found asleep under a chair.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1114930 wp-image-1114926\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1114926\" data-capiid=\"59f43042677a2a94c6f3773e05266865\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1114926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The couple also own a $3.6 million holiday home at Sunshine Beach near Noosa, known as Villa Isabelle.<\/p>\n<p>Cremorne<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">In 2019, Stefanovic severed his final property link to ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn when their Cremorne waterfront mansion sold for more than $9 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The former couple had purchased the home for $8 million in 2016, just months before their separation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The pair also offloaded a Federation family home in Lindfield for $3.8 million in 2016.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Stefanovic and Thorburn bought the three-level property in 2010 for $2.3 million, having sold their first home in St Ives that same year for $1,285,000.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1114930 wp-image-1114927\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1114927\" data-capiid=\"3a88eaa732f90fc951241124eeb26023\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1114927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stefanovic and ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn sold their Cremorne home for more than $9 million.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1114930 wp-image-1114928\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1114928\" data-capiid=\"fda966e5f4c9854fe67e69ab41de20c7\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1114928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pair also offloaded a Federation family home in Lindfield for $3.8 million in 2016.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">While the radio move remains unconfirmed, Stefanovic has already built a digital safety net.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Karl Stefanovic Show podcast clocked 327,000 hours watched on YouTube and 298,000 hours streamed on Spotify in March alone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u2014 Additional 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