ASTRAS PROPERTY AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

Property & Lifestyle Magazine

Astras Property & Lifestyle Magazine is a 68 page luxury magazine that showcases property and lifestyle in the Gold Coast. It’s a competition free magazine with high end finishes, professionally designed and printed in full colour.

Davey Constructions are a Gold Coast based design and construct company, with over 25 years of experience in the building industry.

As leading Gold Coast builders, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and high quality workmanship. Our specialty is luxury custom home builds that require the utmost attention to detail, precision and skill.

We have a passion for creating spaces of superior functionality and design for the whole family to enjoy. We guide our clients through the design and selection process and work closely with you to ensure every detail of your new home is completely tailored to suit your individual taste, needs, wishes, and lifestyle.

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The statistics from this US show are mind-blowing: around three million visitors over the show weekend, generating around $100 million for the local economy – and attracting television viewers globally through various digital platforms.

If there’s one thing about our city, it’s our tenacity to secure the biggest and best events on the planet. Gold Coasters will be able to watch the air show for free as the beach is the ultimate viewing deck. Of course, corporate hospitality and ‘money can’t buy’ VIP experiences will be on offer for those wanting a different experience.

Keeping it free for families is a No 1 priority of all councillors and I’m delighted we have achieved this for 2023 and beyond.

his show, which runs over three days at Huntington Beach, California, has never been held outside the United States before.Our ‘events economy’ is built on three outcomes: employing more locals; creating work for more local businesses; and attracting new national and international visitors to our city. The inaugural Pacific Airshow will bring huge benefits to our city economy and I am already hearing that accommodation - with absolute beachside viewing - is filling up fast. As a council we have been determined to broaden our economy with greater emphasis on sport, tourism, health and medical research, film, manufacturing, education and events.

Last financial year alone, the sports economy was worth $747 million to our city – and we have plenty more planned with the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics secured for the Gold Coast.

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Cosmetic Injectables

Cosmetic injections, also known as dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle treatments are used to smooth lines and wrinkles as well as add volume to lips and cheeks.

Anti-wrinkle is a muscle relaxant. It is injected into select facial muscles to relax and put them to sleep allowing the skin on top to also relax and smooth. This reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and prevents more from forming.

Dermal filler plumps the skin. It is a naturally occurring hydrating sugar gel that is injected into the skin to lift, plump, contour, soften lines and add volume.

Anti-wrinkle and dermal filler work differently and are often used together as they target different aging concerns. This helps obtain fresh, natural and long-lasting results for the whole face.

An absolute shining light of architectural excellence, this modern waterfront, fivebedroom plus study and media room home represents a rare opportunity to buy a newly built waterfront home in Clear Island Waters.

High 2.7m2 ceilings on both the ground floor and second floor together with clever twostorey voids on entry and over the formal dining allow plenty of light with large picture windows framing the wide water views.

Features at a glance:

5 bedrooms plus study and media

2.7m ceilings throughout

Sleek kitchen with stone bench tops, massive butlers pantry

3 stunning modern bathrooms (2 ensuites) as well as a powder room

Electric front gate and triple garage

Large saltwater pool at the same level as the house

Ducted air-conditioning throughout

Located in one of the Coast’s finest waterfront estates lies this value packed contemporary 53 square residence. A stunning family home with high quality inclusions, unbeatable security, perfect for any family, with great open spaces and entertaining areas.

This well built house with terracotta roof titles, with a fully tiled pool, high ceilings, ornate cornices, sparkly granite bench tops, marble and fully tiled bathrooms, ducted air-conditioning and fully tiled undercover outdoor entertaining.

CHARTER

The Yachtsmen International team proudly presents this stand-out superyacht as its appointed Central Charter Vessel. La Mar invites you to enjoy year-round cruising in the Whitsundays. Book now to experience unrivalled luxury in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

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The comfort and convenience of a suburban address with the luxury and privacy only a large allotment can offer. This could be the area’s finest home. Perfectly positioned on an idyllic 1094m2 landscaped allotment, one of the largest in the area, sits this elevated 4 bedroom open plan home.

As is so often the case, the kitchen is central to the home and this property is no exception with soft close drawers and sleek 40mm white ceasar stone bench top and glass splash back with stainless steel appliances.

What a great opportunity to purchase a vibrant 3 bedroom + media waterfront home! With the floor plan embracing the water views, this home presents the perfect foundation for the new owners to create something truly special.

Boasting 12.4m to water and situated on a low maintenance 475m2 allotment - this is the perfect sized home for the retiree, small family or savvy investor. Perfect for children and pets to play.

Say hello to Oscar Italia

Gold Coast community-focused eatery, Oscar Italia on Varsity Parade is the place to head in Varsity Lakes for pizza, pasta and family-friendly dining. With a nod to owner Leisa’s favourite poet Oscar Wilde, this casual eatery offers mezzanine dining alfresco and an amazing outdoor courtyard, while indoors, ideal for overdue catch-ups, with a drink of choice. From a ‘people pleasing’ menu, perhaps start with beef ragu arancini and arrabbiata sauce, or calamari fritti, shaved fennel and rocket salad, with lemon dill aioli. For the main, twirl your fork around pasta plates of fettuccine, with prawns, chilli, garlic and basil in a white wine Napoli sauce; or slice your knife into Duck Cannelloni, fresh pasta filled with confit duck and forest mushrooms in a cream sauce, parmesan, lemon and black truffle, watercress and radicchio.

If you’re looking for a large family home without the maintenance of a large yard, then this one is for you.

This private and exclusive enclave of just 26 executive homes is located minutes from Robina Town Centre, Pacific Fair shopping centre, restaurants, schools and the M1. You will love this central location, being so close to elite schools - All Saints, Emmanuel & St Michaels as well as just 10 minutes to Pacific Fair, Robina Town Centre and Broadbeach.

Oresti Astras is a name familiar to most Clear Island Waters residents and a name synonymous with the prestige Clear Island Waters property market having been the owner of the business for over 28 years. He commenced his career in property in the eighties as the sales and marketing manager for the McWilliam Property Group, lead by one of the masters of the industry, the founder of PRD Real Estate, Mr Alex McWilliam.

In 1994 Oresti was appointed to market 78 exclusive homes in the newly developed Moorings estate of Clear Island Waters, during this time, naturally he fell in love with the suburb and in 1997 he realised his passion for selling homes and opened the doors of his own real estate business. He has nurtured the business, elevating it to be positioned as the dominant agency in the area. The development of the business over the years has included the steady growth of the property management department and the accomplishment of over 1200 sales in Clear Island Waters alone.

Oresti’s passion for his role, is all encompassing: from maintaining overall control of the business to managing a small team of professionals and maintaining an unsurpassed sales record.

Consistently selling more properties in the area than any other agent, including major waterfront homes, there is little doubt that Oresti is the premium property specialist in the area and he attributes the key to this success as having established long term relationships, strong credibility and trust with both buyers and sellers in this sector of the market.

Providing quality advice is the cornerstone of the business, well known by valuers, banks, real estate agencies, developers and clients alike as the authority on Clear Island Waters.

Oresti attributes his success to his small but talented team of professionals who always put the person before the sale.

A unique parklike setting in a central Robina location. This home is only one of an exclusive enclave of 35 homes backing onto the Robina common park and sports fields.

Recently updated with new kitchen, bathroom, ensuite, bamboo timber floors to formal living areas, large 600x 600 titles to family room, and an additional extension for a further 2 bedrooms (now 5 in total), plus a new saltwater pool.

The peace and quiet of a small home, your own backyard, your own pool, covered outdoor entertaining area and no body corp fees. This 2 bedroom, one bathroom duplex located in the prime Gold Coast suburb of Burleigh Waters has potential for first homeowners, downsizers or investors.

Burleigh Waters offers a relaxed beach lifestyle, with always something to do. Plenty of sports clubs, schools, off-leash dog areas and a trendy up and coming cafe scene.

A unique opportunity to acquire a waterfront home in one of the coast’s most desirable waterfront suburbs. A internally renovated single level home representing exceptional waterfront value in a highly sought after pocket of Mermaid Waters. Wide water views, fully fenced to the water allowing plenty of room for children and pets.

Recently renovated internally with new bathrooms, paint, new tiles to living areas, timber floors to all bedrooms.

Torren Bell Building Design is an award-winning building design company specialising in single, multi-dwelling residential and commercial projects. At the heart of the practice is a commitment to quality, form and function – a philosophy that has earned designer Torren Bell an ever-increasing base of clients attracted to the unique liveability and beauty of his design.

You’ll love the convenience of the single story home with a quality renovated kitchen, rejuvenated bathrooms, new stain resistant carpets in both bedrooms and living areas. The property has just been internally painted and sits right on the man-made lagoon, overlooking the estate pool.

This renovated single level waterfront villa in the gated ‘Emerald Lagoon’ estate, is ideal for those looking to downsize from the large family home or first home buyers.

Features at a Glance: √ 2 generous bedrooms, 2 fully tiled bathrooms with new toilets √ Master with access to over water balcony, WIR and renovated ensuite √ Second bedroom with adjoining home office/study and internal courtyard √ Over water timber deck, replaced two years ago and recently re-stained √ Air-conditioned, open plan waterfront dining and living room

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37 ‘EMERALD LAGOON’, 24 RON PENHALIGON WAY, ROBINA

LEVEL WATERFRONT VILLA

The property has recently been painted externally and had a complete internal makeover. There’s 2 air conditioners and ceiling fans throughout, perfect for the Gold Coast weather. Downstairs there’s a convenient powder room and a separate laundry.

The estate boasts four swimming pools and a grassed recreational area. Security gated Palm Crest Heights, is centrally located in the prestigious Golfing precinct of Palm Meadows, Carrara.

Features at a glance:

Master with en-suite, walk in robe, white shutters and balcony

Renovated kitchen, new stone benches, new oven, cooktop, tapware and black sink

Dining room off entry foyer opening to private paved outdoor entertaining

Downstairs has new hybrid flooring throughout, living room has white shutters

Updated bathrooms with new toilets

Low Body Corporate fees

This renovated single level waterfront villa in the gated ‘Emerald Lagoon’ estate, is ideal for the first home buyer or those looking to downsize from the large family home.

You’ll love the convenience of the single storey home with a quality renovated kitchen, renovated bathrooms, white tiled living areas, and new carpets in both bedrooms. The property has just been internally painted, new Crim safe style door and window screens fitted and sits right on the man-made lagoon, overlooking the estate pool.

Features at a Glance: √ 2 generous air-conditioned bedrooms, 2 fully titled bathrooms √ Master with newly renovated ensuite, fitted WIR with access to overwater balcony √ Second bedroom with own overwater balcony and adjoining bathroom √ Tiled entry foyer with 600 x 600 tiles, opens to waterfront living room

Airconditioned, open plan waterfront dining and living room

Welcome home to this spacious one bedroom plus study apartment. Featuring two bathrooms, walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite. Located in Cambridge residences, this modern apartment has access to a resortstyle pool, BBQ area, spa, and gym facilities.

Situated in one of Robina’s most sought-after areas, this apartment is perfect for retired living or first home buyers. Located within a short walking distance to Robina Town Centre, Robina Hospital, Robina Train Station.

Whatever your lifestyle demands you must inspect this magnificent place to live and entertain. This stunning home offers a spacious open plan kitchen, living and dining area flowing out to an under-covered patio featuring a fully fenced and manicured courtyard.

Attention to detail was paramount in the creation of the Lake Hills estate. Stroll past the idyllic entry fountain to this very private residential community. Tasteful landscaping ensures the privacy of every residence.

CLOTHING WITH A PURPOSE

Our mission is to provide environmental stewardship and offering low cost, high quality apparel. Making thrift shopping more acceptable way of purchase.

Pacas Recycling Store was started to uplift our initiative on sustainable and slow fashion.

We are currently providing a diverse range of brands imported from the USA at extremely reasonable prices. Just within 20 bucks you can get much more than you expected! We're the best op shops on the Gold Coast providing a range of best designer second hand clothing. Our store tends to provide the best vibe with modern art style dressing rooms, mirrors, reachable staff, pleasant music and seating spaces for your loved ones. We have a handpicked selection of over 3000 pieces like everything you just name it.

On top of that, we restock every Saturday with new and unique clothing just for you!

Why you might want to refinance sooner rather than later

When was the last time you refinanced?

If the answer is “never”, or you can’t actually remember, there’s a good chance you’re paying a higher interest rate than you could be due to the “loyalty tax”.

You see, the banks don’t think you’re paying attention, and as such, they only offer their lowest rates to new customers in a bid to win them over – as proven by the RBA.

In fact, a recent RateCity analysis found that customers who stay loyal to their bank could be hit with an extra $5,101 in interest over the next three years alone (based on a $500,000 loan taken out with CBA in 2019).

For a $750,000 loan that would be an extra $7,652 in interest, and for a $1 million loan it’s $10,202 extra.

This is a big reason why owner-occupier refinancing across the country rose 9.7% in June to a new record high of $12.7 billion, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Great. But why is refinancing now so important?

Ok, so when you refinance, your new lender must assess something called your “home loan serviceability”.

Basically, that’s your ability to meet your home loan repayments at an interest rate that’s at least 3% above the rate you’re being offered.

And as you might have seen on the news, the big four banks are tipping the RBA’s official

cash rate to increase from 1.85% in August to anywhere between 2.60% (Commbank forecast) and 3.35% (ANZ forecast) by November.

That means as interest rates go up, so too will the hurdle you’ll need to clear for home loan serviceability when refinancing.

All in all, that means the sooner you refinance, the lower the hurdle you’ll need to clear to ensure you’re not stuck with your current rate and lender.

How to explore your refinancing options

This is the easy bit! Simply get in touch today and we’ll help you get the ball rolling.

And even if you don’t want to refinance with another lender, there’s always the option of asking your current lender to review your rate, indicating that you’re prepared to refinance if they don’t come to the table.

After all, loyalty should be a two-way street!

So if you’d like to find out more about what options are available to you, give us a call or flick us an email today – we want to help you through the period ahead as much as we possibly can!

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PRIALA LEGAL

Despina Priala leads a highly professional legal team, expert in the areas of property law, commercial law and wills and estates. Her experience spans 28 years since being admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1994, and subsequently to the High Court of Australia and having a stellar career in property law, with highlights including overseeing the settlement of the iconic Q1 building whilst acting as in-house counsel for the Sunland Group.

Despina’s experience in the area of off the plan projects and contracts spans over 18 years in Qld and is reflective in her appointment to the Qld Law Society’s Property and Development Law Committee, which is at the forefront of reviewing legislation and being integral in changes to Qld laws affecting off the plan contracts.

Despina and her team are exceptional in providing client service. Here are a few of our clients’ testimonials which are all displayed on the Priala Legal website:

THE GOLD COAST HINTERLANDBEST THINGS TO DO AND SEE

THE GOLD COAST IS FAMOUS FOR ITS 52 KILOMETRES OF BEACHES, BUT THAT’S JUST THE START OF WHAT’S ON OFFER. DRIVE A FEW KILOMETRES WEST (THAT’S LITERALLY ALL IT TAKES) AND YOU’LL BE IN THE MIDDLE OF SUB-TROPICAL, ANCIENT RAINFOREST, IDEAL FOR HIKING OR MOUNTAIN BIKING OR JUST SPENDING TIME AT A SUN-DRENCHED CAFÉ OR FARMERS MARKET.

Make sure you check out the following areas within the Gold Coast Hinterland.

SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK

Springbrook is a nature lover’s paradise, but perhaps its best attribute is it suits those who prefer a quick stroll from the car as much as any uber-fit adventurist looking for a day-long tough bush hike.

It’s just a short drive from the town of Mudgeeraba (30 minutes). Springbrook National Park is one of four World Heritage-listed national parks in the hinterland, all part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, the oldest tract of rainforest left on Earth. You’ll see species of flora and fauna here that are tens of millions of years old. And some of it is so accessible that you’ll barely need to leave your car.

EASY TO ACCESS LOOK-OUTS

You should see the views from up here: every lookout is perched along the Springbrook Plateau, looking back to the coast. If you’d prefer to take a scenic drive with easy strolls from your car, check out these lookouts:

BEST OF ALL LOOKOUT

As the name suggests, look-outs don’t get better than this anywhere in Australia. Take a short 600 metre return stroll through ancient Antarctic beech forest to an opening where you’ll look right across northern New South Wales, with stunning views over Mt Warning (Wollumbin).

CANYON LOOKOUT

This one is just 40 metres return! Simply open the doors and get out of your car for awe-inspiring views over the sheer walls of the plateau you’re driving along down over Twin and Rainbow Falls all the way to the Pacific Ocean beyond. You can wear thongs on this hike!

GOOMOOLAHRA FALLS LOOKOUT

You don’t have to walk further than 200 metres to see this stunning view. You’ll have views from the top of the 60-metre-high Goomoolanhra Falls. On a clear day, you’ll see north-east all the way to Brisbane’s Moreton Bay.

DANCING WATERS CAFÉ

Combine your strolling and driving with lunch or afternoon tea at a café that epitomises Springbrook’s sleepy forest vibe. Sit outside on the sunny deck and eat from a menu which makes the most of the region’s great local produce. You can’t go past the hummus toasties, though the cakes made from organic kamut or spelt flour and the hot fluffy scones are legendary.

HIKES YOU’LL HAVE TO LEAVE THE CAR BEHIND FOR

Relax, the hikes in Springbrook aren’t overly arduous. Try these three out, you won’t be disappointed.

PURLING BROOK FALLS CIRCUIT

This is Springbrook’s signature hike… for a reason. Sure, there’s 265 steps, but it’s only four kilometres (return) and the trade-off is you’ll get to see one of Queensland’s tallest (and most impressive) waterfalls, Purling Brook Falls (109 metres high). Walk in a clockwise direction for the best views as you descend into the gorge. For bonus points, walk an extra kilometre for a dip at Warringa Pools.

TWIN FALLS CIRCUIT

This one’s just four kilometres (return) too. Easy. The stunning views of the Springbrook plateau are well worth the toil, and you’ll walk through thick rainforest on the valley floor. There’s more bang for your buck here, with four waterfalls to see along the way, and rock pools to cool off in.

WARRIE CIRCUIT

Want a challenge? This is Springbrook National Park’s longest hike (at 17km). Regarded as one of south-east Queensland’s best day walks, you’ll be walking through sub-tropical rainforest in a waterfall-rich valley. What’s more, because most visitors stick to the shorter walks, you’ll have it all to yourself.

There’s plenty of wildlife to see in our hinterland

Purling Brook Falls is a short 4km circuit.

Views from The Best of All Lookout

$250,000 $7,175

$300,000 $8,925

$350,000 $10,675

$400,000 $12,425

$450,000 $14,175 $500,000 $15,925

$550,000 $17,775

$600,000 $20,025

$650,000 $22,275

$700,000 $24,525

$750,000 $26,775

$800,000 $29,025

$850,000 $31,275

$900,000 $33,525

$950,000 $35,775

$1,000,000 $38,025

$1,050,000 $40,900 $1,100,000 $43,775 $1,150,000 $46,650 $1,200,000 $49,525 $1,250,000 $52,400

$1,300,000 $55,275

$1,350,000 $58,150

$1,400,000 $61,025

$1,450,000 $63,900

$1,500,000 $66,775

$1,550,000 $69,650 $1,600,000 $72,525 $1,650,000 $75,400

$1,700,000 $78,275

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PRICE DUTY

$1,750,000 $81,150

$1,800,000 $84,025

$1,850,000 $86,900

$1,900,000 $89,775

$1,950,000 $92,650

$2,000,000 $95,525

$2,050,000 $98,400

$2,100,000 $101,275 $2,150,000 $104,150

$2,200,000 $107,025

$2,250,000 $109,900 $2,300,000 $112,775

$2,350,000 $115,650 $2,400,000 $118,525 $2,450,000 $121,400

$2,500,000 $124,275

$2,550,000 $127,150

$2,600,000 $130,025

$2,650,000 $132,900

$2,700,000 $135,775

$2,750,000 $138,650

$2,800,000 $141,525

$2,850,000 $144,400

$2,900,000 $147,275

$2,950,000 $150,150 $3,000,000 $153,025 $3,050,000 $155,900

$3,100,000 $158,775 $3,150,000 $161,650

$3,200,000 $164,525

PRICE DUTY

$250,000 $2,500 $300,000 $3,000 $350,000 $3,500 $400,000 $5,250 $450,000 $7,000 $500,000 $8,750 $550,000 $10,600 $600,000 $12,850 $650,000 $15,100 $700,000 $17,350 $750,000 $19,600 $800,000 $21,850 $850,000 $24,100 $900,000 $26,350 $950,000 $28,600 $1,000,000 $30,850 $1,050,000 $33,725 $1,100,000 $36,600 $1,150,000 $39,475 $1,200,000 $42,350 $1,250,000 $45,225 $1,300,000 $48,100 $1,350,000 $50,975 $1,400,000 $53,850 $1,450,000 $56,725 $1,500,000 $59,600 $1,550,000 $62,475 $1,600,000 $65,350 $1,650,000 $68,225 $1,700,000 $71,100 $1,750,000 $73,975 $1,800,000 $76,850 $1,850,000 $79,725 $1,900,000 $82,600 $1,950,000 $85,475 $1,200,000 $42,350 $1,250,000 $45,225 $1,300,000 $48,100

PRICE DUTY

$1,350,000 $50,975

$1,400,000 $53,850 $1,450,000 $56,725 $1,500,000 $59,600 $1,550,000 $62,475 $1,600,000 $65,350 $1,650,000 $68,225 $1,700,000 $71,100 $1,750,000 $73,975 $1,800,000 $76,850 $1,850,000 $79,725 $1,900,000 $82,600 $1,950,000 $85,475 $2,000,000 $88,350 $2,050,000 $91,225 $2,100,000 $94,100 $2,150,000 $96,975 $2,200,000 $99,850 $2,250,000 $102,725 $2,300,000 $105,600 $2,350,000 $108,475 $2,400,000 $111,350 $2,450,000 $114,225 $2,500,000 $117,100 $2,550,000 $119,975 $2,600,000 $122,850

$2,650,000 $125,725

$2,700,000 $128,600 $2,750,000 $131,475 $2,800,000 $134,350 $2,850,000 $137,225 $2,900,000 $140,100

$2,950,000 $142,975 $3,000,000 $145,850 $3,050,000 $148,725 $3,100,000 $151,600 $3,150,000 $154,750

$3,200,000 $157,350

43 Commerce Drive Robina QLD tel: (07)