COASTLINE by LJ HOOKER ISSUE #9

Issue 9

Lifestyle & Property magazine

MAYORS MESSAGE WORLD SPORTS DECISION MAKERS ON THE WAY

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elcome to Autumn and our 9th edition of Coastline, our very own Property and Lifestyle magazine servicing the Southern Gold Coast as well as Northern NSW.

As you will see in this issue, there is a lot happening in our region from international sporting events, music awards, the Bleach Festival and Quicksilver and Roxy Pros which brings an array of international visitors to our shores. We have a list of must see’s on pages 8 and 9.

We have just hit the anniversary of the Commonwealth Games, following on from which we are still witnessing growing demand as buyers see good value in our area relative to our capital cities. Interest rates are still at an all-time low as the RBA has announced the official cash rate will remain on hold at 1.5%. There was also the release of the Federal Budget and tax cuts were a major theme, with the potential for Australian’s to see an extra $159 billion of tax cuts over the next 5 years.

Recent housing data has shown that while the average days on market are increasing, housing prices on the Gold Coast are remaining steady, even with the banks tightening their lending following on from the Royal Commission’s recommendations.

I would like to thank all the businesses who help to support our magazine and make it possible. If you are looking for local trades, be sure to refer to our business directory on pages 62 and 63.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Easter!

Best Wishes

Dan Alexander

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M A Y O R ’ S

M E S S A G E

WORLD SPORTS DECISION MAKERS ON THE WAY

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ext month, our city will host an event that

as well as world swimming titles, gymnastics,

may not attract much attention but it has the

volleyball, golf and extreme sports events.

Events of this magnitude attract thousands of

potential to create billions of dollars in revenue and

competitors, family, friends and officials, Equally,

publicity for the Gold Coast.

they attract millions in free-to-air publicity as well

SportAccord2019 brings together the world’s

as pay-per-view coverage.

decision makers for events such as the Football

I will ensure delegates look beyond the built-

World Cup, Formula One racing, International

form facilities of our city, and understand that our

Athletics Federation and the Olympic Committee.

city’s DNA is built around the people. We have a

It is the recognised world sport and business

colloquial saying on the coast which is ‘have-a-

summit - and our city is host.

go’. It is a catch-cry for our city to have-a-go at

Last year, we actively pursued the rights to host

anything entrepreneurial.

this event as we have a great story to tell. In my

I’m ready to roll out the red carpet or in this

mind, there is no better platform than through this

case, the gold carpet.A

accord.

For a city of 600,000, we are blessed with exceptional sporting facilities, three world-class universities and a lifestyle that is conducive to playing sport.

Tom Tate Mayor Gold Coast

Having the opportunity to host the decisionmakers of world sport, here on the coast, is too good an opportunity to miss.

Of course, our light is still shining brightly thanks to the success of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Staging the accord ties into our broader major event hosting strategy.

In fact, our City’s Sports Plan 2013-2023 details six key actions to develop and promote our sporting facilities, capacity and talent right here on the coast. Hosting the accord will open our eyes to what further opportunities exist in this dynamic industry and how we can leverage off the successful GC2018 experience.

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Connecting Southern Gold Coast manages and facilitates several key festivals and events on the Southern Gold Coast, which contribute over $63 million into the local economy each year. From sporting events to arts and cultural celebrations, the Southern Gold Coast is a hub for events that attract local, national and international audiences to this fantastic city.

Take a look at the signature events each year on the Southern Gold Coast event calendar.

What's On BLEACH* FESTIVAL Commencing as an initiative of Connecting Southern Gold Coast in 2012 to provide an onshore celebration of surfing, culture and the arts during the Quiksilver and Roxy Pros in March, Bleach* Festival is now the signature annual multi-arts festival of the Gold Coast.

Featuring 60+ events spanning across the city over three action packed weeks, Bleach* Festival celebrates the city’s best artists, welcomes renowned Australian and international collaborators and engages a broad audience through a range of accessible events.

COOLY ROCKS ON Australia's biggest annual nostalgia festival, Cooly Rocks On, rocks through town every year in June. Attracting over 100,000 to the twin towns of Coolangatta and Tweed, the crowds come to revel in the nostalgia of everything 50s and 60s from rock 'n' roll to rockabilly and swing, as well as a host of live entertainment, dance competitions and classic cars lining the streets of the beachside suburb.

Retro markets, food stalls and fun keep the festival atmosphere rolling on as the Southern Gold Coast celebrates the typically quieter winter months with clear skies and sunny days - making it the perfect time of year to visit.

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SWELL SCULPTURE FESTIVAL For 10 days every September, Currumbin beachfront comes alive with larger than life sculptures by local, national and international artists for the annual Swell Sculpture Festival.

Crowds flock to the beachside hub to marvel at the wondrous displays, thought provoking pieces and interactive activities that make up this cultural event. It is a free, family-friendly festival and the introduction of children's workshops, live music and twilight walks to the festival program have made it a must-visit for all ages.

BUSKERS BY THE CREEK Buskers by the Creek is an annual celebration of arts, culture and community spirit, filling the banks of Currumbin Creek with colour, movement and music.

The free annual event will features an eclectic group of more than 280 performance artists, contortionists, sword swallowers, stunt riders, circus performers and acrobats showcasing their talents. An international menu to please all foodies is also on offer, with well-known local restaurants dishing up their favourites with festival flair.

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HOW COOLANGATTA GOT ITS NAME

In 1846, the schooner, Coolangatta, came to grief near Point Danger, later motivating the name of our seaside town in 1883.

Following five weeks of anchorage off the coast due to rough conditions, the cargo ship was rafting cedar before losing both anchors in strong winds and being driven ashore. After numerous efforts to re-float the ship with some attempts looking promising, the vessel was then pushed back to shore with no signs of life.

The wreckage was swallowed by the sand and following the 1974 floods, the carcass resurfaced on North Kirra beach. The remains of the ship were collected by the Gold Coast City Council for storage and preservation and are now in the hands of the Gold Coast and Hinterland Historical Society.

Today, a memorial to the schooner stands at the Gold Coast Airport.

HOME OF THE BANANA INDUSTRY

Tomewin Mountain in the Currumbin Valley was the original home of Australia’s banana industry. Pioneer Arthur Freeman’s Currumbin Valley property became the largest commercial banana farm in Australia.

Established in 1915, the family farm of more than 100 acres was known for its high quality tropical fruits and award winning bananas, grown in the fertile volcanic soil and ideal growing conditions on Tomewin.

Run by four generations of Freeman’s, it is the only continuous commercial fruit and vegetable farm in Currumbin Valley that remains from over a century ago, but is now joined by a growing organic farming community on the Mountain.

The Freeman’s continue to supply fruit and vegetables to passing locals and visitors from their iconic yellow fruit truck on Tomewin Mountain Road.

CAPTAIN COOK DISCOVERS POINT DANGER

Situated on the border of Queensland and New South Wales, Point Danger headland is separated by Rainbow Bay to the north and Duranbah Beach to the south.

Not only a popular tourist destination known for its stretching coastal views and whale and dolphin watching, our most iconic Southern Gold Coast headland is brimming with Australian maritime history.

Captain James Cook discovered the area on his 1770 journey up the east coast of Australia, gaining its name to warn mariners of the dangerous coral reefs below.

Today, you will find the Captain Cook Memorial doubling as an active lighthouse, moulded from cast iron recovered in the 1960s from the Endeavour itself and formed into the monument in 1970.

Point Danger is also home to the Centaur Memorial which remembers the sinking of the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur in 1943 while the Walk of Remembrance commemorates other ships and lives lost at sea during World War II. An icon in Australian history, Point Danger commemorates the discovery of the east coast while also attracting thousands for its natural beauty.

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Like LJ Hooker’s Coolangatta office,

we deal with clients that are buying or selling in both QLD and NSW. It is important to remember that there are some key differences when it comes to property transactions depending on what side of the border you are buying or selling on.

NSW

In NSW, the Contract for Sale of Land is prepared by the vendor’s solicitor or conveyancer. Once it is completed, the contract is then sent to the real estate agent for marketing purposes.

A Contract of Sale must contain certain ‘prescribed documents’. These documents are to help any prospective purchaser decide whether to proceed. They may include zoning documents, sewerage, easements and other relevant searches for your property.

Additional searches may be undertaken by the purchaser’s solicitor or conveyancer that are not included in the prescribed searches, ie roads and transport searches to see if the property may be impacted by future infrastructure development.

When it comes to your contract becoming unconditional, there is a 5 day cooling off period. There may also be conditions based on the contract becoming unconditional, like a satisfactory pest and building report.

Once the conditions have been met and the cooling off period has expired then the contract becomes unconditional and is legally binding on both sides.

If a purchaser decides not to proceed during a cooling off period then they may be required to forfeit a 0.25% deposit paid on the property. It is therefore important that you obtain advice prior to entering into a contract for purchase.

QLD

In QLD a solicitor can prepare your Contract of Sale but it is more common for the agent to do so. There is far less information contained in a QLD Contract of Sale than in NSW. As a result, purchasers in QLD will normally be required to undertake more searches of their own to ensure the property suits their needs. These need to be conducted early in the piece, often before exchange of contracts or in the cooling off period.

In QLD the cooling off period is needed so that the purchaser can undertake searches that were not provided previously as they are in NSW. QLD contracts are also normally subject to a standard pest and building clause and finance clauses. This is not as common practice in NSW, particularly finance.

While most solicitors that deal with transactions on both sides of the border will be used to finance clauses, if you are coming from NSW and your solicitor is not familiar with QLD conditions this may cause you issues.

Once loan and pest and building approvals are OK then generally a QLD contract will become unconditional.

There are a range of other issues that may affect your property transaction depending on whether it is in NSW or QLD. If in doubt, feel free to give our office a call.

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6C/973 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach Picture Perfect Views – Everyday It’s not hard to imagine a beach lifestyle, but this unit can make dreams a reality. The views are real and they’re priceless. It’s also priced to sell quickly • Ocean views from lounge room, kitchen and both bedrooms • Internal laundry - Single car space in security basement • Outstanding resort pool. Full size and mini tennis courts • Absolute beachfront complex with gym, tennis courts and more • Patrolled surf beach directly in front - Walk to shops, cafe's parks, schools • Close to airport and easy access to the motorway Call now to arrange a viewing or for more information.

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Beach Cottage – Renovate or Redevelop Don’t judge this book by it’s cover. There’s a hidden treasure trove here waiting to be returned it to its former glory or perhaps redeveloped into a much mightier property • 150m from the beach and shops on 554m2 block • Original beach-charm cottage with original timber floor boards • Funky 1950's style original kitchen in good working order • Zoned RD5. 29m building height. 1bed/50m2 Res Density • Large covered balcony with sunny outlook and cool ocean breezes Call now to arrange a viewing or for more information.

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When you take out a loan using a Nectar broker, we will make a generous donation on your behalf to Children’s Cancer Institute every year, for the life of your mortgage.

Our charity partnership For us, it’s not enough to simply provide a great service to our customers. We also want to make a positive difference to the lives of Australians. We are proud to have partnered with Children’s Cancer Institute, and we hope that together we can make a big impact towards ending childhood cancer.

Why we have partnered Cancer kills more Australian children than any other disease but through dedicated research, Children’s Cancer Institute believes every child can be cured. The biggest challenge is raising the funds needed for research.

Children’s Cancer Institute has a unique, compelling research program that aims to change the future for kids with cancer. Nectar believes we can make a significant contribution to the program and thereby assisting them in finding the cure.

How we have partnered >

Every applicable loan through a Nectar broker will raise funds for the charity

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Their research Their focus is translational research, making sure their discoveries are progressed into actual treatments for kids with cancer as quickly as possible.

Their programs look at understanding childhood cancer so they can prevent it occurring, search for more effective diagnoses, examine better and safer treatment options and ultimately find a cure. The overarching theme of their research is to find a more targeted and individualised approach to diagnostics and treatment.

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David Lonie Sales Specialist After earning a degree from the University of California at Berkeley and playing in the NFL, David has been back on the Gold Coast for 10 years. David is a former PBC high school student, athlete and Palm Beach local who knows the area well.

When you are looking to sell, you would like to know that you have engaged the services of an agent that you can truly benefit from. When you list your property with David, you can be assured that you have engaged an agent that enjoys the full support of the entire sales team at LJ Hooker Palm Beach.

One of the key elements of David’s is success which comes from his ability to correctly identify the target market. By strategically customising each campaign, his team gets the phones ringing, inspections flowing and results happening.

In terms of value, we do not know of any other agent who will invest such energy and commitment into providing a successful outcome for his clients.

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141 Blissetts Road, Carool Lifestyle & Architecturally Designed Property First time on offer, this stunning lifestyle property has everything nature has to offer. Featuring 25 acres of stunning fertile land, and spring feed dam, this property is set amongst exclusive homes in the Carool Hinterland and is arguably the closest acreage with 360 views of the Gold Coast. Only 30 minutes to Coolangatta beaches and the Gold Coast International Airport.

The home was built in 2011 with a north aspect by renowned architect Warren Coyle, with a strong focus on sustainability. Catching the sun throughout the day and receiving great breezes to keep the home cool throughout the summer period.

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20 Champagne Drive, Tweed Heads South Impressive Family Home in a Hilltop Location Upon entering, you are immediately surprised with the size, space & layout of this great home. Perfectly suited for the growing family consisting of three bedrooms plus an office, two bathrooms, formal lounge area, and a modern kitchen that oversees the oversized dining space with plenty of space that could even be used as the family room. Perfect for entertaining.

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PLANNING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS Spend 20 mins today, planning for your tomorrow.

Do you seem to always start your day with little bit of chaos and a lack of direction around what to do? Maybe you’ve got a general idea of the day’s game plan, but if you haven’t taken the time to write it down in advance, odds are, you’ll be less likely to achieve your goals, and spend most of your morning trying. To remember the things you thought of the day before.

Disciplined people make daily planning a habit because they know this keystone habit can trigger a multitude of benefits. For starters, planning ahead for tomorrow reduces stress—it’s a proactive approach for controlling your schedule versus allowing it to control you. It also gives you a chance to build daily structure. You can prioritize your activities to align with and support your Vital Factors, or those key measures of your business’s health. Finally, just writing down the plan matters. Research shows that when you get it down in black and white, the odds of completing those to-dos goes up.

Here’s how to make planning for tomorrow a success—today: Schedule your planning. Block out 20 minutes every afternoon to do this exercise. Particularly if you think you’ll struggle with remembering to do it, put it down in your calendar and set a reminder to do this at 4:40 p.m. every day.

Others options would be to do it right before you go to bed at night. Keep sticky notes and a pen right next to your bed as a visual reminder to make your list before you turn off the light. Or keep a running list all day and then finalise that list before you relax for the evening What I find is that when I do this, it’s easier for me to relax and fall asleep.

Next morning, when I wake up, I can immediately see what the day’s priorities are. The key is to remember to grab that schedule planner and take it with you.

Easiest way to do this is use the to do list planner on your phone or download a few different types till your happy with the layout style and notification settings. Now so what do we focus on?

What’s really important and meaningful that will be of benefit to you.

Focus on what’s vital. Don’t create a long laundry list of items.

Focus on a shorter hit list say five to seven items. Of those, identify the top three that will deliver the greatest impact. If everything seems equally important, single out what most closely aligns with your vital goals, circling the ones that are the most time-sensitive.

These should be your top three priorities for the day, or where your focus should be. Another tip is to ask yourself, “What can I delegate?” Is there anything on that list that could be assigned to someone else first thing in the morning?

If so, do it!

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Identify time-wasters, everything from too much hanging around the water-cooler to reading emails every couple of minutes that they come in. Something as simple as turning off your email notifications so the visual or audible cues aren’t pulling you away from a priority project can help.

Then set aside time to address the distractions, perhaps 20 minutes in the late morning and again in the late afternoon.

The goal is to not allow these activities to control you and your day, and for you to stick to your planned behaviours which create great habits, leading you to that ultimate lifestyle.

The goal is to not allow these activities to control you and your day, and for you to stick to your planned behaviours which create great habits, leading you to that ultimate lifestyle.

Actions • Get a good planning app • Get a great note pad • Have a white board for notes and ideas

Plan for distraction.

Time is limited yet there’s no end to daily distractions. So take control of how you manage those distractions as best you can. Think ahead about what normally interrupts your ability to make progress toward your daily goals.

• Learn how to use outlook planners and diary notes • Embrace technology to enhance your lifestyle.

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Gold Coast Features Heavily In Queensland Music Awards Finalist Announcement QMUSIC THIS WEEK ANNOUNCED ITS FINALISTS FOR THE 2019 QUEENSLAND MUSIC AWARDS. THE GENRE-FOCUSSED SONGWRITING AWARD IS JUDGED

BY MORE THAN 70 INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND GOLD COAST ARTISTS FEATURE HEAVILY THIS YEAR.

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o surprises, that Amy Shark (who will also

Gold Coaster Bobby Alu, who now lives on the

perform at the awards function) features twice

Sunshine Coast, is up for a blues / roots award for

– for ‘I Said Hi’ in the Regional and Singer /

his song ‘Move’ alongside Hussy Hicks for ‘Mutiny’.

Songwriter categories. But standing alongside

Chloe Styler’s song ‘When Your Light Burns’ is up

her and also up for two awards is relative newcomer

against some stiff competition for the Country award,

San Mei.

Nimble have their track ‘Starlight’ up for a Jazz award

San Mei is a finalist in both the Rock and Re-

and Being Jane Lane, fronted by Gold Coast’s Teigan

gional categories at this year’s Queensland Music

La Pastrier is a finalist for the Heavy Award with their

Awards for her track ‘Wonder’. She’s made an enor-

song ‘Next Step’.

mous leap from talented bedroom producer to genu-

It’s been a mammoth 12 months for Being Jane

ine rock chick in the past two years, scoring a RADF

Lane. They took out the People’s Choice Award at the

grant to record new music, working with acclaimed

Gold Coast Music Awards in 2017, went on to tour

producer Oscar Dawson, scoring support slots with

Australia with the VB Hard Yards competition (not to

acts as diverse as Holy Holy and The Growlers

mention countless other epic gigs) and are just about

and playing to rave reviews at BIGSOUND 2018.

to release their debut album. Teigan said she was thrilled.

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Being Jane Lane

Amy Shark

Eliza and the Delusionals

“We are stoked to be a finalist amongst some su-

Chloe Styler

Lane said being a finalist for a Queensland Music

per talented Australian ‘heavy’ bands,” she told We Are

Award is an honour, especially at a time like this.

Gold Coast. “And we’re very happy for all the Gold

“It really feels like we are on the right path,” he says.

Coast finalists.”

“It’s reassurance to keep moving forward and it’s al-

“It makes me feel hopeful for the music scene on

ways super positive knowing people are enjoying the

the Gold Coast.

direction.”

Two Gold Coast acts appear as finalists for the hip-

“This is the golden era for Gold Coast music right

hop / rap award. Soul Mechanics ft Master Wolf’s song

now,” Lane says. “We have Amy who is slaying the

‘Blendin’ stands alongside Lane-Harry x Ike Camp-

ARIAs, Fisher who’ll be at the Grammy’s on Monday.

bell’s ‘The Dash’.

I’ve seen Eliza and the Delusionals popping up everywhere…. So much talent. I’m grateful to be in the mix.”

YES. YOU HEARD RIGHT. WE HAVE FINALISTS

The Hussy Hicks’ Julz Parker agrees.

ACROSS BLUES, ROOTS, COUNTRY, JAZZ, HIP-

“We’ve always been huge fans of the Gold Coast

HOP, HEAVY AND ROCK. NICE WORK, GOLD

music scene,” she says, “so it’s great to see us well

COAST.

represented at this year’s QMAs.”

Lane x Ike’s ‘The Dash’ took out Video of the Year at

“Amy is killing it all over the world, as is Bobby Alu.

the 2018 Gold Coast Music Awards, with the pair also

Lane-Harry and Ike keep coming up with the goods

previously winning Song of the Year at the event’s in-

too… we might have to hire a big old tour bus and

augural outing in 2015 for ‘Anarchy’.

party up the M1 together.”

Lane spoke about the epic wins claimed by Gold

If you’d like to join the party, the 2019 Queensland

Coasters recently, including having two artists rank

Music Awards take place 19 March at the Royal Inter-

in the top five for triple j’s Hottest 100. Amy Shark’s ‘I

national Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds.

Said Hi’ came in at number five and Fisher’s ‘Losing It’

Tickets via Oztix from 13 February. a

came in at number two.

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2/18 McGregor Crescent, Tweed Heads Ground Floor Greenbank Gold!

The size and layout of this ground floor 3 bedroom home is sure to impress. With the addition of two car spaces, a sunroom, an extensive undercover entertainers balcony and low body corporate at only $50 p/w, it is has been labelled HOT property Greenbank Gold!

Ideally positioned within the block one has direct access to the rear gate which provides easy walking to all amenities on offer in Tweed Heads and Coolangatta in particular Tweed Heads Bowls Club, Tweed River and Tweed Hospital which are all less than 300 meters away and Tweed Mall Shopping Centre which is only a 5-minute walk.

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6/29 Teemangum Street, Tugun

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Owners have Purchased Elsewhere Grab your surf board and get in a quick surf after work or enjoy a sunset stroll along the Tugun foreshore, this tastefully renovated property is positioned just meters from the beach and offers the ultimate beach lifestyle!

Open-plan and generous in size proudly boasting 2 spacious bedrooms with the main accompanied by a sizeable ensuite.

The spacious lounge opens out to the main balcony and enables ocean breezes to flow through. The south facing balcony has been enclosed, thus adding an additional sun room/office space.

If your searching for modern living in a convenient locale than look no further, you can leave the car at home and after a short walk over the hill, you'll be right in the Hub of Tugun. Choose to wine and dine from a selection of hip restaurants and bars or enjoy the convenience of the local supermarket, cafes, bank or Vet. Tugun offers such a great community atmosphere, you will no doubt love where you live.

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1 Carilla Place, Eungella

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Impressive acreage home with panoramic valley views This immaculately presented and meticulously maintained homestead is located within minutes of beautiful Tyalgum village.

This sprawling 10.5 acres of land presents an ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the country lifestyle, whilst maintaining easy access to the Gold Coast and beautiful Byron Bay. The spacious three-bedroom home has been built to facilitate both entertaining and comfort. Orientated to take full advantage of the northerly aspect, this elevated home captures spectacular valley views.

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Kate Miller-Heidke Makes Eurovision History On The Gold Coast AWARD-WINNING ARTIST KATE MILLER-HEIDKE HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO REPRESENT THE NATION AT THIS YEAR’S EUROVISION AFTER BATTLING IT OUT AGAINST 9 OTHER ARTISTS IN THE INAUGURAL EUROVISION AUSTRALIA DECIDES HELD ON THE GOLD COAST.

T

he 37 year old singer-songwriter received a

Following the event at the Gold Coast Convention

standing ovation for her operatic pop-song

and Exhibition Centre, Miller-Heidke has since taken

‘Zero Gravity’, which is about coming out of

to her Twitter account to thank fans.

depression. Her theatrical performance – which

“I can’t believe it. Thank you so much to everyone

featured a woman on a bendy pole swinging behind

who voted. We did it! It was fierce competition and

Miller-Heidke metres above the stage floor – also res-

I’m beyond thrilled that you chose me to represent

onated with the Australian public who tuned into the

Australia at Eurovision 2019.”

Live SBS TV final on Saturday February 9.

The historic event not only highlighted the amaz-

The jury awarded the act 48 points, followed by the

ing artists, but the host city’s natural beauty also re-

public vote of 87 points, which brought her total score

ceived some well-deserved air-time. A handful of the

to 135 points – 21 points ahead of second placed

city’s most iconic and off-the-beaten-track locations

Electric Fields with their song ‘2000 and Whatever.’

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Eurovision Australia Decides artists. Left to right back row: Zaachariaha Fielding (Electric Fields), Courtney Act, Leea Nanos, Amy Sheppard (Sheppard), Emma Sheppard (Sheppard), Kate Miller-Heidke, Ella Hooper, Tania Doko. Left to right front row: Mark Vincent, Aydan, George Sheppard (Sheppard), Alfie Arcuri, Michael Ross (Electric Fields).

at Pizzey Park in Miami and Burleigh rainforest had

restaurants too like Rick Shores in Burleigh…and

been showcased in each of the artist’s pre-perfor-

you can’t go past their bug roles!”

mance packages.

And as for Brisbane’s Kate Miller-Heidke, she

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said promotion of the

said the Gold Coast always feels like home when

city was priceless.

she visits.

“Importantly, the broadcast went to key European

“I used to come here on family holidays as a kid.

markets throughout the weekend. Our city was fea-

My grandparents lived down here and we used to go

tured in free-to-air publicity that viewed as part of the

to Rainbow Beach a lot and it’s so magical to walk

broader package. I know that is worth millions to our

around the headland – I’ve got so many beautiful

city in forward bookings so far as visitors,” he said.

memories,” she said.

Despite the rather humid Gold Coast weather –

Kate will perform in the 64th Eurovision Song

which Courtney Act joked was not good for her lus-

Contest in Tel Aviv, Israel in May.

cious blonde extensions – the city got much praise

And as for the future of Eurovision Australia De-

from the 10 Australian performers.

cides? Mayor Tom Tate is optimistic the major event

“It’s just an hour’s drive from where we are and it

will return to the Gold Coast.

feels like you are going oversees – it’s like being on

“I look forward to discussing opportunities for

holiday,” said Brisbane-based artist Amy Sheppard.

2020 and beyond with organisers but for now, I can’t

“I love Tallebudgera Creek, I’m always going

wait to see Kate Miller-Heidke put Australia on stage in Tel Aviv in May,’’ he said. a

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14 Matipo Place, Palm Beach, Mark Jensen

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16 Damson Place, Elanora, Chris Hubka & Paul Sheehan

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Dual Living Family Home Minutes To The Beach Unpack your bags and make yourself at home. This House will be sure to tick many boxes for anyone looking for multiple living options.

• Upstairs offers 3 large bedrooms, 1 bathroom and large living and entertaining deck • Downstairs offers large master bedroom plus ensuite, study, living space and outdoor entertaining area • Large in-ground pool • Large Fully fenced 665 m2 block with plenty of room for the kids and pets to play • Large driveway with room to park the caravan or boat • Large Water tank perfect for keeping the gardens and lawn pristine • Walking distance to public transport • Minutes to local sporting fields and one of the best beaches in the world Properties in this pocket of Elanora do not last long so be sure to inspect now and make this your home.

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FRIDA SOL, THE GOLD COAST'S FAVOURITE MEXICAN HAS A NEW HOME IN PALM BEACH Little sister to Bonita Bonita (Mermaid Beach), this new baby is located at 1176 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach 4221 on level 1 between Seventh and Eighth Avenue. Established by owner Ryan about 3mths ago and operated daily by the fun, ever energetic and welcoming staff, Bree, Sam and Nathaly, these guys will offer you a Mexican experience to remember. Check out the amazing menu at: www.fridasol.com.au.

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Ever considered occupying a home without a bond clean?

Not very likely, however, most new property occupants are at risk of breathing in contaminated bacteria and ‘mould build-up’ from an un-maintained air conditioner system.

Air Conditioners are the heart and lungs of any home and are meant to be cleaned, serviced and maintained regularly.

Asset Aircon is a tried and trusted tradie with more than 3000 clients over the past 25 years in and around the Gold Coast. They connect with clients easily and efficiently; on-line or by phone.

They offer high-quality air conditioning repair, preventative service maintenance and tune ups at an affordable rate.

Regular maintenances are one of the best gifts for your air conditioner

Asset Aircon recommend having your air conditioner maintained, at least once a year to:

Over time, air conditioner parts become clogged, and any trapped moisture, dust and fungus

• Limit transmission of respiratory and allergic air born diseases.

becomes a vicious cocktail for re-contamination.

This, as many people know, can transmit infectious

• Save on Electricity costs by running energy efficient.

respiratory diseases and allergies.

Unsurprisingly, many of the issues Asset Aircon

• Regularly maintained air conditioners have a guaranteed prolonged life span and to ensure that your warranty remains intact.

receives in summer are enquiries about problems that could have been avoided entirely if the unit underwent a preventative maintenance tune up.

Unfortunately, these issues are often costly, time-consuming and a significant burden for home occupants when compared to a routine tune-up.

Visit www.assetaircon.com.au or call 0755 96 1033.

Their highly skilled technicians are prompt, friendly, reliable, and they always take pride in the quality of services offered.

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Selling real estate can be unBEARable at times

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Diving Into The Best Pools On The Gold Coast WITH AROUND 300 DAYS OF SUN EACH YEAR AND SUMMER TEMPS THAT SOAR HIGH UP INTO THE 30S, IT’S SAFE TO SAY WE KNOW A THING OR TWO ABOUT COOLING OFF POOLSIDE HERE ON THE GOLD COAST.

PALAZZO VERSACE, MAIN BEACH Glam to the max! If sipping champagne poolside in your own private cabana sounds like the dream, then indulge yourself with a trip to the palatial Palazzo Versace. An opulent oasis with a white sandy beach pool, towering palm trees and sophisticated surrounds, what takes the luxury factor up a level are the billowing cabanas on offer, which can be booked specially for the day along with decadent drinks packages. #livingmybestlife

GWINGANNA LIFESTYLE RETREAT, TALLEBUDGERA VALLEY Slow down, unwind and recharge at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. Tucked away in the sublime hinterland of Tallebudgera Valley, this wellness sanctuary is home to one of the most sensational infinity pools on the Gold Coast.

Fringed by subtropical rainforest with A-plus views that stretch across the valley, it’s easy to see why this pool is so special.

SHERATON GRAND MIRAGE RESORT, MAIN BEACH Fancy a dip in a pool with seaside views served with a side of coconut palms and luxurious lagoons? Then drop anchor at the Sheraton Grand Mirage, the Coast’s only beachfront fivestar resort boasting an epic pool just footsteps from the ocean. Lax-out under an umbrella in between dips with a refreshment in hand from the swim-up bar, then mosey on over to Main Beach for a swim of a saltier variety.

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PEPPERS SOUL, SURFERS PARADISE Calling all mermaids! Splash the day away at Peppers Soul’s incredible outdoor swimming pool that’s perfectly positioned high above the streets of Surfers Paradise. Take in sweeping views over the esplanade and coastline beyond from the gorgeous three-tiered pool, then dry off on a comfy deckchair as you soak up that glorious GC sunshine.

MARRIOT RESORT & SPA, SURFERS PARADISE Tropical vibes await at the Marriott Resort and Spa, with its sensational saltwater pool that’s home to a miniature beach, slippery dip and real live fish that you can feed and snorkel with. This pool is no doubt a kid’s idea of paradise, but parents you’ll be pleased too, with its fringing cabanas, deckchairs, alfresco-style bar (cocktails, please!) and luscious garden surrounds.

QT GOLD COAST, SURFERS PARADISE It’s retro goodness all-round at QT Gold Coast with a calypso-style pool that’s pretty darn adorable and entirely Instagrammable, making those #pooltime snaps a piece of cake. While the pool itself isn’t overly expansive or ostentatious, what’s cool about it is the clever styling and funky atmosphere. Decorated with quirky furniture, tropical plants and big striped umbrellas, topped off with groovy tunes and feel-good vibes (did we mention QT have their own Spotify playlist?), we reckon you’ll rather enjoy kicking back here.

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THE STAR GRAND, BROADBEACH Bask in the balmy sunshine beside the spacious azure swimming pool at the recently revamped The Star Grand Hotel. Decked out with comfy sun loungers and chic umbrellas a-plenty, this awesome aquatic setup is an ideal spot for cooling off and chilling out, plus there’s an awesome food and drinks menu on offer.

HOTEL KOMUNE, COOLANGATTA Where can you find one of the city’s only licensed beach clubs with killer ocean views, a rockin’ swimming pool and a bunch of cool stuff to do? Hotel Komune in Coolangatta, that’s where. By day or night, you’ll find only good times here with its vibrant fit out, stellar tunes, sweet-as pool area, cocktail bar, stripy beanbags and ping pong table.

AVANI BROADBEACH, BROADBEACH Here’s one for the lap pool lovers – grab your goggles and hit the water at the new AVANI

Broadbeach. This

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BOB’S JOKES Man goes into the doctors Doctor Said how can I help you?

Man – I keep imagining that I’m a moth Doctor – Oh dear I think you should see a psychiatrist. Incidentally what made you come here?

Man – YOUR OUTSIDE LIGHT WAS ON!

A shop assistant tried stopping an armed robber by attacking him with a labelling gun.

POLICE ARE NOW LOOKING FOR A MAN WITH A PRICE ON HIS HEAD. Thieves broke into the police station and stole all of the toilets.

DETECTIVES SAID WE’VE GOT NOTHING TO GO ON.

My daughter was upset because she only got 99/100 in her spelling test.

Which word was it I asked?

ARMAGEDDON she replied.

A truck load of hair over turned on the pacific highway…

THE POLICE ARE STILL COMBING THE AREA. A large hole has just appeared on the Gold Coast HighwayPOLICE ARE LOOKING INTO IT .

Not to worry I said – IT’S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD What did the hat say to the tie…?

Thieves broke into the local quarry and stole a truck load of concrete and they crashed into a brick wall. The police are looking for two hardened criminals.

YOU HANG AROUND HERE

I’LL GO ON A HEAD

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APRIL 2019

Relevance in RBA rate watching Impact on mortgage rates

Over the past month, we have seen a shift in cash rate predictions for 2019 from economists. Some see it holding throughout the year, some anticipate one 0.25 percentage points (pp) cut and major bank Westpac is now projecting two 0.25pp cuts to reach 1.00 per cent by year end.

Although banks are generally expected to keep rates in-line with the RBA’s cash rate, it’s not guaranteed; as funding costs for mortgages are based on many economic and financial factors, such as: • •

Looking at these forecasts from a mortgage holder’s perspective, does it still matter if the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holds or cuts the official cash rate given Australian banks have increased their rates in recent times independently of the cash rate?

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The history

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The margin between the standard variable mortgage rate and the RBA’s official cash rate has widened over the past nine years.

At the peak of the post-GFC rate cycle, in November 2010, the RBA lifted rates by 0.25pp to 4.75 per cent. At that point in time the standard variable rate for owner occupiers was 7.80 per cent – a difference of 3.05pp compared to the official cash rate.

Strength of the Australian economy, looking at indicators like unemployment and GDP (household wealth), which impacts demand for loans Bank’s short-term borrowing like bank bill swap and overnight cash rates which impacts funding costs; and can be passed on to mortgage holders Narrowing of credit-deposit gap, the amount of borrowing compared to savings, can add pressure on banks; and again, can be passed on to mortgage holders Global economies and financial markets affect the cost of funding for our local banks

What it means for you A report by Deloitte found that 41 per cent of Australian mortgage holders do not keep track of the cash rate or consider its impact on their home loan. However, the cash rate will impact the cost of funding for the banks; sequentially, impacting mortgage repayments as banks pass on those costs to consumers. So yes, it’s still relevant for mortgage holders to stay up-to-date on the RBA’s monthly decision.

Fast-forward to February 2019, the cash rate stands at 1.5 per cent and the variable rate is 5.37 per cent; the highest margin on record of 3.87pp.

Despite the cash rate being kept on hold, the regulatory and economic environment has already triggered changes in mortgages rates; hence, why it’s vital for mortgage holders to also be across all major economic news - domestic and global.

The widening gap applies whether standard or discount variable rates are used. Considering the Australian housing market is adjusting, and borrowers have been hit with rate hikes, many economists are predicting the cash rate will be cut even further.

If you’re seeking professional advice, speak to a lending specialist from LJ Hooker Home Loans at ljhookerhomeloans.com.au

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Adding value to your home on every budget from $100 - $10,000 $500 to spend

When renovating or spending money on your home, thinking about what will add value to your home and your lifestyle should be a priority… but what is the right way to spend money on your home?

Here are some ideas to help you.

Look at low cost retailers and see what’s in their range, whether it be some new dining chairs or a new armchair. Perhaps you have an old appliance that needs replacing, like your dishwasher or microwave. Small home appliances are a good way to spend a few hundred dollars if you need it.

$100 to spend

$1,000 to spend

Head to your local flower market and buy a big bunch of one flower type for your coffee table at home. This will give you up to a week of colour and interest in your lounge room. Or buy a potted plant like orchids and succulents or pots of herbs for the kitchen windowsill.

Buy some new bed linen such as sheets, a bed cover and throw or you could buy a comfy new chair or ottoman for your bedroom. One or two low cost artworks would also refresh your walls. If you want to focus on the living room, $1,000 is enough to buy new low-cost lamps, cushions, a tray and a few stacks of books.

Candles are another good option to create ambience or invest in a beautiful coffee table book. A new soap dispenser or colour tea-towels can also brighten up a home. And if you have kids, think about hanging their artworks in a beautiful white frame.

$2,000 to spend Replace a key item of furniture that may be looking a bit tired.

Perhaps your storage unit needs to be replaced, you need a new coffee table or outside entertaining furniture. Consider a rug for the entrance way, a hall way runner, some small rugs for the bedrooms or a replacement of your living room rug. $2,000 would also be enough to paint a feature wall or DIY wallpaper.

$5,000 to spend Transform your outdoor living area. $5,000 is enough to buy a new BBQ, comfy outdoor seating and table, an outdoor rug and some fabulous new crockery. This will enhance your enjoyment of your home and add value if you want to sell.

$10,000 to spend Artwork is something that can transform a space and create a feeling of luxury, so maybe look for a statement piece or a few lower cost items like photographic framed prints or sculptural items like corals, tribal necklaces or prints of flora or fauna.

Is there an office in your home?

As our working habits are changing, so too does the way we use our homes. Spare bedrooms were previously reserved for guests to stay while visiting. Nowadays, these surplus rooms are being utilised as functional offices, with pull-out sofas making way for desks, PCs and filing cabinets.

Having a quiet space away to concentrate on work has given rise to the home office. In residential areas popular with white collar professionals, a home study or office can actually be a positive selling point.

Why not talk to your local LJ Hooker agent today to discuss the popularity of home offices in your area.

Disclaimer. This newsletter does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher. It is intended to provide general news and information only. While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information it contains, neither the publishers, authors nor their employees, can be held liable for inaccuracies, errors or omission. Copyright is reserved throughout. No part of this publication can be reproduced or reprinted without the express permission of the publisher. All information is current as at publication release and the publishers take no responsibility for any factors that may change thereafter. Readers are advised to contact their financial adviser, broker or accountant before making any investment decisions and should not rely on this newsletter as a substitute for professional advice. © LJ Hooker Corporation Limited.

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Four Reasons Why The Gold Coast Is A Haven For Brits GREAT BRITAIN – MY MOTHERLAND, MY HEART, MY SOUL.

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he place where the weather is arctic and the

OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE

beers are served well above room temperature.

Of all the 365 days of the year, one might estimate that

Where the average person says the word

the United Kingdom is blessed with around four warm

‘sorry’ approximately three hundred times a day

weather days out of the lot – and my goodness, don’t

and people like Adele and Harry Potter are as much a

you know it.

national treasure as the crown jewels are.

Scores of office workers pile out onto the streets

Union jacks fly, Football is our religion and time

to inhabit small patches of grass and pub patios. But

stops to watch a good old fashioned Royal knees-up.

what if I told you there was a place you could enjoy

Although, scraping ice off the windscreen on a

that lifestyle all year round?

dark Monday morning and listening to Brexit commen-

The Gold Coast is home to more than 57 kilome-

tary on repeat is not ideal.

tres of unspoilt coastline, countless walking trails and

Needless to realise why so many of us Brits cash

access to dense rainforest that will make you feel a

in our pounds for Aussie dollars, pack the marmite,

world away.

tea bags and Yorkshire pudding mix (don’t ask) on the

Picnics on Burleigh Hill, dips in the ocean at Kurra-

promise of a new life Down Under.

wa Beach and meeting up with friends for breakfast is

At the last count, the Gold Coast was home to ap-

a norm rather than a holiday experience.

proximately 223,775 Britons – and it’s not hard to see

But there is so much more than sand, surf and blue

why.

skies. This beachside city is a dynamic downtown of

So keep calm and put the kettle on – we’ve round-

opportunity for those that choose to live, work and play

ed up the top four tried and tested reasons why the

here.

Gold Coast is the ideal place for us brits to defrost.

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OUR MEDICAL FACILITIES ARE WORLD CLASS

Not to mention the fact that plenty of the city’s

You wouldn’t expect what was once a sleepy holiday

universities have partnerships with sister faculties in

town to be in the midst of global research – but that’s

the UK.

exactly what’s happening.

GETTING OUT AND ABOUT

The 200 hectare area incorporates Griffith Uni-

Shows like Home and Away might lead you to think

versity, Gold Coast University Hospital, and the Gold

we’re all into surfing, hanging out at café’s and get-

Coast Private Hospital along with associated re-

ting involved in all sorts of dramatic situations.

search and allied health facilities.

That might be half true (having lived here ten

With the likes of the Institute for Glycomics and

years I have no idea how to hold a surfboard let alone

second-stage human clinical trials for a malaria vac-

mount one), but the reality is there is so much more

cination, the coast is driving medical breakthroughs

to this place than good waves.

by the beach.

Our nightlife and foodie scene is second to none with endless rooftop bars, trendy food trucks around

EDUCATION

every corner and restaurants so close to the ocean

There’s a reason the Gold Coast has been voted the

you could almost catch your dinner yourself.

best student city by the beach year after year.

Best of all, getting out and about on the Gold

Student experience on the Gold Coast couldn’t

Coast can be as affordable or as expensive as you

be more different to life in the UK – because the city

decide.

itself is evolving rapidly.

Locals love nothing more than grabbing their

This coming of age city is home to three world

friends, a picnic blanket and a wood – fired pizza to

class universities, endless language centres and

share while watching the sun go down after work.

some of Australia’s leading public and private

Others enjoy dining at one of the many chef-hat-

schools.

ted fine-dining haunts (the Australian equivalent to a

Located on the edge of the Asia-Pacific rim, with

Michelin star).

access to two international airports, the Gold Coast

Getting around is easy too – with trams, buses

is perfectly positioned as a destination for study and

and trains that connect from north to south on a reg-

vocational training, research, careers and employ-

ular basis, tube strikes feel like a thing of the past. a

ment.

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STAMP DUTY GUIDE QUEENSLAND Level 5, 16 Queensland Avenue, Broadbeach, Queensland, 4218. Australia. tel: (07) 5531 7777

INVESTMENT Indicative Figures. Individual Assessments May Vary.*

HOME (Principal Place Of Residence) Concession* PRICE

DUTY

$250,000

$2,500

$1,350,000

$50,975

$300,000

$3,000

$1,400,000

$53,850

$350,000

$3,500

$1,450,000

$56,725

$400,000

$5,250

$1,500,000

$59,600

$450,000

$7,000

$1,550,000

$62,475

$500,000

$8,750

$1,600,000

$65,350

PRICE

DUTY

$550,000

$10,600

$1,650,000

$68,225

DUTY

$600,000

$12,850

$1,700,000

$71,100

$1,750,000

$81,150

$650,000

$15,100

$1,750,000

$73,975

$8,925

$1,800,000

$84,025

$700,000

$17,350

$1,800,000

$76,850

$350,000

$10,675

$1,850,000

$86,900

$750,000

$19,600

$1,850,000

$79,725

$400,000

$12,425

$1,900,000

$89,775

$800,000

$21,850

$1,900,000

$82,600

$450,000

$14,175

$1,950,000

$92,650

$850,000

$24,100

$1,950,000

$85,475

$500,000

$15,925

$2,000,000

$95,525

$900,000

$26,350

$2,000,000

$88,350

$550,000

$17,775

$2,050,000

$98,400

$950,000

$28,600

$2,050,000

$91,225

$600,000

$20,025

$2,100,000

$101,275

$1,000,000

$30,850

$2,100,000

$94,100

$650,000

$22,275

$2,150,000

$104,150

$1,050,000

$33,725

$2,150,000

$96,975

$700,000

$24,525

$2,200,000

$107,025

$1,100,000

$36,600

$2,200,000

$99,850

$750,000

$26,775

$2,250,000

$109,900

$1,150,000

$39,475

$2,250,000

$102,725

$800,000

$29,025

$2,300,000

$112,775

$1,200,000

$42,350

$2,300,000

$105,600

$850,000

$31,275

$2,350,000

$115,650

$1,250,000

$45,225

$2,350,000

$108,475

$900,000

$33,525

$2,400,000

$118,525

$1,300,000

$48,100

$2,400,000

$111,350

$950,000

$35,775

$2,450,000

$121,400

$1,350,000

$50,975

$2,450,000

$114,225

$1,000,000

$38,025

$2,500,000

$124,275

$1,400,000

$53,850

$2,500,000

$117,100

$1,050,000

$40,900

$2,550,000

$127,150

$1,450,000

$56,725

$2,550,000

$119,975

$1,100,000

$43,775

$2,600,000

$130,025

$1,500,000

$59,600

$2,600,000

$122,850

$1,150,000

$46,650

$2,650,000

$132,900

$1,550,000

$62,475

$2,650,000

$125,725

$1,200,000

$49,525

$2,700,000

$135,775

$1,600,000

$65,350

$2,700,000

$128,600

$1,250,000

$52,400

$2,750,000

$138,650

$1,650,000

$68,225

$2,750,000

$131,475

$1,300,000

$55,275

$2,800,000

$141,525

$1,700,000

$71,100

$2,800,000

$134,350

$1,350,000

$58,150

$2,850,000

$144,400

$1,750,000

$73,975

$2,850,000

$137,225

$1,400,000

$61,025

$2,900,000

$147,275

$1,800,000

$76,850

$2,900,000

$140,100

$1,450,000

$63,900

$2,950,000

$150,150

$1,850,000

$79,725

$2,950,000

$142,975

$1,500,000

$66,775

$3,000,000

$153,025

$1,900,000

$82,600

$3,000,000

$145,850

$1,550,000

$69,650

$3,050,000

$155,900

$1,950,000

$85,475

$3,050,000

$148,725

$1,600,000

$72,525

$3,100,000

$158,775

$1,200,000

$42,350

$3,100,000

$151,600

$1,650,000

$75,400

$3,150,000

$161,650

$1,250,000

$45,225

$3,150,000

$154,750

$1,700,000

$78,275

$3,200,000

$164,525

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$7,175

$300,000

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Your local LJ Hooker team

Dan Alexander

Managing Director, LREA

David Lonie

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Kel Judd

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Soleil Jacobsen

Real Estate Agent Sales and Marketing

Bob Alexander

Principal Licensee, LREA

Mishy Canning

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Peter Walmsley

Brett Gleeson

Director of Property Management

Kevin Wheatley

Senior Sales Professional

Gary Whyfon

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Agent Sales and Marketing

Kristy Thatcher

Belinda Walmsley

Real Estate Agent Sales and Marketing

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Leanne Frohmuller Sales and Listing Professional

Mark Jensen

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Ben Tribolet

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Kristen Lonie

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Rob Cinelli

Licensed Real Estate Professional

Rudy Gorkic

Negotiations Guru Licensed Real Estate Agent & Auctioneer

Chris Hubka

Sales and Marketing Consultant

Paul Sheehan

Licensed Real Estate Agent

PALM BEACH | COOLANGATTA | TWEED

Mitch Harrop Real Estate Representative

Gareth Martin

Senior Property Investment Manager

Lisa-Marie Redmayne

Heidi Noble

Sam Ewen

Sales Assistant Mishy Canning

Sales Assistant Mishy Canning

Niomi Bailey

Ashleigh Davies

Senior Property Investment Manager

Trudie Thompson

Aleisha Rees

HR & Administration Manager

Executive Assistant

Robyne Jensen

Melissa Jensen

Shareece Kidd

Contracts Administration

Personal Assistant

Aliesha Scofield

Abby Lenkeith

Chloe Goldsworthy

Director of First Impressions

Leigh Gregory

Jade Hubka

Senior Property Investment Manager

Leasing Manager

Accounts Manager

Director of First Impressions

Chloe Hale

Sales Associate to Rob Cinelli & Leanne Frohmuller

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Sales Assistant Mark Jensen

Director of First Impressions

Seeking out the sweetest mortgage deals > > > >

First home buyers Investment properties Debt consolidation Refinancing

Talk to me today: Paul Newell 0439 760 768 paul.newell@nectarmortgages.com.au nectarmortgages.com.au/paulnewell *All loans are subject to suitability. Paul Newell holds an Australian Credit Licence (Australian Credit Licence Number 390057)

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