Justin Bieber performs his number one track What Do You Mean? on Sydney's Cockatoo Island as part of Sunrise's breakfast broadcast.
Could your home play host to singer Justin Bieber?
A luxury Australian rental company is seeking properties in several capital cities for an unnamed megastar with a huge accommodation budget, who is visiting Australia for an extended period next year.
Luxico, which manages leases for high-end real estate, refused to disclose the name of its VIP guest, who is willing to pay up to $6000 a night for a private house.
Superstar singer Justin Bieber is touring Australia in March. Is he the mystery tenant seeking a $6000 a night rental property? Photo: supplied
However, Bieber this week announced Australian dates for his Purpose World Tour — he is coming in March 2017.
The 22 year-old singer, who has sold about 100 million records, is the only star that fits the profile who will in the country at the time Luxico requires a collection of swish rentals that meet specific requirements.
“One of the world’s most popular entertainers is heading to Australia next March and wants a home away from home in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne over the duration of their tour,” a statement from Luxico said
At $1400 a night, this modernised mansion in South Melbourne is beautiful and yet still well under the star’s $6000 a night budget. Photo: Luxico.com.au
“The internationally renowned singer will be staying five nights in each city and is willing to pay up to $6000 a night for the right property.
“This is an amazing opportunity for the right home owners…”
Each Aussie landlord could bank up to $30,000 for the mystery rockstar’s stay.
Luxico’s anonymous guest has $6000 per night to spend on accommodation in Australia. But one of Sydney’s best penthouses, 4301 / 129 Harrington Street, will set them back just $7500 a week. Photo: Ray White
The criteria includes a location up to 30 minutes from the CBD, four or more bedrooms (one for a child), secure entry, undercover parking and complete privacy with no street view into the property.
The ad said the guest will be “one of the world’s top selling vocal artists”, with a swimming pool preferred.
Luxico’s co-owner Tom Ormerod declined to reveal or comment on the client’s identity, citing confidentiality.
Justin Bieber performs at KeyArena on March 9, 2016, in Seattle, on the US leg of his world tour. Photo: Kevin Mazur
The company regularly books private houses for visiting politicians, athletes and entertainers, but on the down-low, with strict discretion arrangements.
It is also advertising for an $8000 a night Sydney home, in the eastern suburbs and with two or more bedrooms, for a “celebrity guest” who needs accommodation from October until February next year.
“Water views are optional but not essential,” the ad said.
A five bedroom Pittwater address, for rent for more than $2000 a night. Photo: Luxico.com.au
Earlier this year, Luxico posted a call out for a suitable Melbourne property for a ranked international tennis player, in town for the Australian Open.
The most expensive rental currently listed on Domain in Melbourne is 43 Middle Crescent, Brighton — a dress circle location where cricket ace Shane Warne recently repurchaed his former marital mansion.
Commanding $3500 a week, the historic property has a pool and an interior designer fit out.
No. 43 Middle Crescent, Brighton has the pool and privacy that the mystery “vocal artist” is looking for. Photo: JP Dixon
At the top level of the rental market in Sydney, for $7500 a week, a penthouse in The Rocks precinct is available, at 129 Harrington Street.
The enormous five bedroom bedroom apartment has a spa rooftop spa overlooking the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and high-tech keyless locks.