New mortgages placed on Byron Bay land held by Catalano son

Luca Catalano secured two additional mortgages on a Brownell Drive parcel in Byron Bay during May and June. The land is held in his name and is designated for a proposed family compound. The loans come from Grosvenor Street Services Pty Ltd, the same lender used by his brother Jordan for refinancing on a nearby resort asset.

Corporate records show the finance company is ultimately owned by Centuria Capital.

Background on the development The combined 4,087-square-metre site received approval from the NSW Land and Environment Court in early June, overturning an earlier unanimous refusal by Byron Shire Council. Construction cannot start until a separate construction certificate is issued and further technical reports are approved.

The adjacent Julian Place block remains in Antony Catalano's name after transfer from Raes Residences Pty Ltd at the end of 2024 for $3.75 million. Westpac holds mortgages on both blocks and on the Raes on Wategos resort.

Court proceedings Antony Catalano faces eight criminal charges in Melbourne Magistrates' Court related to an alleged March incident at a St Kilda penthouse. He is scheduled to appear again in October and has been on leave from corporate roles while the case proceeds.

Police allege the incident involved a clothes iron, unlawful imprisonment, threats, and choking. The alleged victim was treated for a broken tailbone. Bail conditions were adjusted last month to permit visits to Byron Bay.