Inside the property and business empire of slain Brisbane millionaire Greg Josephson

The Brisbane millionaire allegedly murdered by a teen had a booming property empire as a twist involving the Clayfield mansion where he was found dead is revealed.

The Brisbane businessman who was killed in his own home was getting ready to move when he was allegedly stabbed by a teenage boy, as the multi-millionaire’s booming property portfolio is revealed.

Greg Josephson, 58, was found unresponsive in his Clayfield home on Thursday night after being stabbed at a house party being held at the property, which was recently listed for sale.

CCTV of the teen charged with the murder of businessman Greg Josephson. Picture: Supplied

A 15-year-old boy who was known to Mr Josephson has been charged with his murder.

Mr Josephson co-founded popular retail chain Universal Store with his brother, Michael in 1999. They sold the business for more than $100 million in 2018, and it’s since become an ASX-listed company worth close to $600 million.

Mr Josephson went on to amass a multimillion-dollar property and business portfolio of mansions and sprawling estates in Sunshine Coast hinterland, including a six-bed, six-bathroom mansion with a lagoon-style pool and a tennis court in Tinbeerwah bought for $5 million in 2020.

Mr Josephson also owns a house and land at a property in Lake McDonald, land in Eumundi, and a $13.9 million commercial building which houses Noosa Reef Hotel.

The Doonan property formerly owned by Greg Josephson which was sold in 2021

The Doonan property was sold for $4.5 million.

According to business searches, Mr Josephson’s other ventures include ownership of Cafe Doonan, The Eumundi Hotel, Noosa Trade Centre, Noosa Sourdough and Noosa Farm Trails.

He also owns Rosecliffe Farm Cottages – a boutique accommodation in Cooran nestled on 37ha of prime hinterland which he bought in 2023 for $3.5 million.

Rosecliffe Farm Cottages was bought by Greg Josephson for $3.5 million. It was recently listed for sale.

Greg Josephson owned Rosecliffe Farm Cottages.

The private retreat property on Ewarts Rd is currently for sale.

Mr Josephson and his wife, Tamra, were listed as previously owning a beachfront mansion at Rainbow Beach they sold for $2.9 million in 2023, and a two-acre estate with a pool and tennis court at Doonan they sold for $4.5 million in 2021.

The Clayfield mansion where Greg Josephson was allegedly killed.

The Clayfield mansion was on the market.

The Clayfield home where Mr Josephson was killed is owned by Mrs Josephson and was listed for sale in May.

According to property data, the sprawling mansion is worth more than $5 million after the couple completely renovated the property into a “five-star hotel feel” home.

The three-level house boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms, multiple formal and informal living spaces, an open plan kitchen and dining area, alfresco terraces and a pavilion.

They bought the property in 2017, and recently told The Courier-Mail in an interview they were relocating to Noosa.

Greg Josephson co-founded Universal Store with his brother Michael. Picture: David Clark Photography

“That next stage is for someone else to do,” Mr Josephson said in the article on June 6.

“We’re sad to sell but we’re relocating to Noosa where we have a house and business interests.

“But we’re proud that we went all out to create a once in a lifetime forever home, and that’s what’s on offer for someone now.”

The couple also own the house next door, which is also for sale.

Mr Josephson’s brother, Michael, recently sold his Hamilton mansion for a whopping $13 million in a landmark sale for the suburb which saw him triple his money.

Greg Josephson holidays in Bali with his wife Tamra and their daughter. Picture: Supplied

Greg Josephson in Bali with his wife, Tamra.

Mr Josephson’s social media painted a picture of a lavish lifestyle with regular overseas holidays, including multiple trips to Fiji, Bali, Hawaii and Vanuatu in the last six years.

He shared photos from inside private villas, relaxing by the beach, and at luxury five-star resort Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay which starts at more than $1000 a night.

Mr Josephson was a St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace old boy.

The boy was taken to hospital after Mr Josephson’s death.

His case was adjourned to September 2 and he was remanded in custody.

Originally published as Inside the property and business empire of slain Brisbane millionaire Greg Josephson