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Record-breaking prize home draw offers Aussies a shot at luxury living

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With home ownership slipping out of reach for many Australians, a growing number are snapping up tickets in a bid to win their Dream Home, which promises luxury living for the price of a coffee.
The Christmas Dream Home Art Union draw will see a lucky winner lay claim to a $13M prize including a designer-built luxury home on the Gold Coast's famous Burleigh Beach.
“Traditionally it’s older Australians who are taking part in these competitions, but now we’ve seen a big shift with families and millennials also getting involved hoping to land their dream home,” says Ben Sawkins, Dream Home Art Union General Manager, Lotteries.
“I think this shift is largely driven by increasing cost of living and young people no longer being able to get into the property market,” he adds.
“We make it as easy as possible for our winners to settle in, taking care of everything from a Christmas tree with wrapped presents ready underneath, flights, spending money and the first year’s rates and utilities covered.”
The five bedroom Moroccan-inspired ‘Dune’ mansion could prove to be Australia’s most popular dream home ever. The 814 square metre home over four levels is recognised as one of the country’s most luxurious residences, with a steam room, 17 metre pool and spa, and an outdoor cinema.
The home built by celebrity designer Graya has been recognised in the 2025 Developer Awards for architectural excellence. 
The $13M ‘Dune’ prize pool includes: 
  • Includes $500,000 in gold.
  • Christmas tree and presents worth $7,000.
  • Styled with $483,247 of designer furniture and high-end appliances.
  • Rates and water $6,276.
  • Legal transfer fees $1,509.
  • One $3,000 travel voucher. 
Mr Sawkins says the winner also has the option of renting out the home for around $260K a year as passive income for them.
“The odds of winning the Dream Home is better than the odds of winning Powerball.”
He adds that every ticket sold directly supports veterans and their families across Queensland.
“Proceeds go to helping secure permanent accommodation for veterans, to improving health and wellbeing, or finding employment opportunities.”
“This one prize can make a huge difference not just for the lucky winner but for the veterans and families we proudly support.”
Dream Home Art Union has been proudly supporting RSL Queensland for nearly 70 years.
In 2024 alone, RSL Queensland:
  • Assisted 7,304 veterans and their families to improve health and wellbeing
  • Secured employment for 358 veterans and partners
  • Helped 238 veterans and their families into safe, permanent accommodation
The draw closes on December 19th, with the winner announced on December 23rd.
About Dream Home Art Union
Dream Home Art Union is the fundraising arm of RSL Queensland, offering Australians the chance to win luxury homes while supporting veterans and their families. Operating for nearly 70 years, it raises vital funds to provide care and practical assistance to current and former Australian Defence Force members across Queensland. 

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