Lara Bingle ready to make a fresh start

In the wake of her split from cricketer Michael Clarke and a whirlwind media storm, Lara Bingle is said to have regained a sense of clarity and wants to take control of her life.

The 22-year-old is flying overseas for a month-long holiday, is on the hunt for a new apartment and is considering dumping her controversial manager Max Markson.

The model has reportedly decided to ditch Markson after advice from friends and family that the agent has ruined her career and cheapened her image.

"Lara is definitely considering dumping Max. She's not happy with how he's handled the whole thing and she is trying to work out what to do next," News.com.au quoted a source as telling The Daily Telegraph.

Bingle has also engaged the services of McGrath Real Estate agents and accountant Anthony Bell to help her buy an apartment.

"It's incredibly confidential - unfortunately, I can't talk," Bell said when asked where Bingle was looking to buy.