Crown Realty International "Luxe Living Magazine" issue 3

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Q1 Resort & Spa's hottest buys

We take the new Tesla Model X for a Drive

Gold Coast's most impressive Projects

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WELCOME A word from the Founder are wishing you all a very happy & Managing Director, Luke holiday season and a prosperous start to the new year.

Vaughan. mission is to become not the It is with great pleasure that we are Our biggest, but the best real estate presenting you with a collection firm on the Coast as judged of Crown Realty International’s by you, ourGold clients.

Part of that properties in the third edition of vision is being able to keep our Luxe Living. valued clients up to date with the I'd like to take the opportunity to latest happenings in the property thank all of our clients, advertisers industry on the Gold Coast, as and friends who have supported well as create a resource that the publication. will include services to enhance add value in meeting your Christmas and the New Year are and lifestyle property needs. It just about here and from the Team was withand this goal in mind that at Crown Realty International we Luxe Living was created. We hope you enjoy what we have put together for you and encourage you to support the services of those companies listed within as they too hold similar values to Crown Realty International in the service they wish to provide to Luke Vaughan their clients.

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE Taking our city beyond GC2018 One of the biggest challenges our city faces is making the most of the 2018 Commonwealth Games - long after the events have been run and won.

Legacy outcomes are crucial and we need to seize every one of them.

Right now, we are installing a fibre optic cabling system that will be 10 times faster than the NBN. For many years, access to world leading IT and fibre optics has held our city’s e-commerce back -– but not for long.

By December this year, we will have laid around 45km of the world’s best high speed fibre optic along the light rail route, and even further south to Coolangatta. This will be an absolute game changer for large businesses, research companies, medical science and technology start-ups to seriously look at our city.

The speed of the data, particularly around 1km either side of the light rail spine, will be absolutely world class.

I know of businesses, with an eye to the future, who are looking at relocating their services here to take advantage of the fibre optic system.

That will mean jobs for today’s, and tomorrow’s, Gold Coasters which is a great legacy outcome.

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OWNERS SAY GET THEM A DEAL! THIS IS GENUINELY THE BEST VALUE K STYLE, Q1SKYHOME! This Q1 Skyhome is the highest of its kind featuring the extra high ceilings in this iconic building. Perfectly positioned with a North/Easterly aspect this apartment has some of the best views in the building and is considered to be one of the most desirable floor plan.

• Holiday Let Returns approx $50,000 - $55,000 per annum • Body Corporate Fees approx $7,000 per annum • Council and Water Rates approx $3,000 per annum Contact Luke Vaughan 0488 427 696 luke@crownrealty.com.au www.crownrealty.com.au

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Size: 195 m2 THIS IS THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR...

THE 55TH FLOOR, NORTH CORNER OF Q1 RESORT & SPA! One of only five of the 195m2 North 'N' Style floor plan located in the iconic Q1 Resort & Spa. This apartment has three bedrooms, master with ensuite and the second and third having a two-way ensuite.

• Holiday Let Returns approx $50,000 - $55,000 per annum • Body Corporate Fees approx $7,000 per annum • Council and Water Rates approx $3,000 per annum

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Hanazono Teppanyaki Gold Coast - Japanese Restaurant Surfers Paradise, has many years of experience in the art of Japanese hospitality, servicing discerning diners within the Gold Coast area. From prime local steak to delicious seafood and chicken dishes to tempt even the fussiest eater, Hanazono Teppanyaki Gold Coast - Japanese Restaurant Surfers Paradise, has the highest quality chefs and local fresh produce.

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EXPERIENCE YOUR SUMMER IN SURFERS PARADISE! Christmas in Surfers Paradise 13-24 December 2017 Experience the sun-drenched magic of a quintessentially Australian Christmas in Surfers Paradise! Meet Santa in his boardies arriving in a surfboat sleigh drawn by kangaroos to spread festive cheer from 13-24 December. Plus, families can pose for free keepsake photos in the surfboat sleigh, while kids can share their Christmas wish lists with Santa daily across the 12 days of Christmas.

Carols on the Beach 23 December 2017 Christmas in Surfers Paradise brings a new dimension of summer sparkle to traditional festivities with a free, family-friendly entertainment spectacular, culminating in the beloved Carols on the Beach on Saturday 23 December. The event features a stunning line-up of talented local musicians and dancers and finishes in a flurry of fireworks bringing families and friends together at this special time of year. Don’t miss the largest Christmas carols event on the Gold Coast!

New Year’s Carnival 27 December 2017- 1 January 2018 Surfers Paradise will go off with a bang this New Year’s Eve, as the renowned holiday playground gets set to host a colourful carnival of rides and attractions for all ages across five days in the lead up to 2018. The carnival’s awe-inspiring fireworks finale on New Year’s Eve is renowned as one of Queensland’s best displays of cutting-edge pyrotechnic magic, with three separate shows igniting the precinct in celebration for both families and late-night revellers to enjoy.

Magic Millions Barrier Draw 9 January 2018 The sun will rise over the 2018 Magic Millions Carnival on Tuesday, 9 January when the Magic Millions Barrier Draw takes centre stage on the Surfers Paradise Foreshore. The foreshore will be a hive of activity with food and beverage options available for purchase from a variety of food stalls, alongside the spectacle of several thoroughbreds with champion jockeys on board galloping down the pristine sands of Queensland’s most iconic beach, Surfers Paradise.

With so many great events on over the year, It’s always on in Surfers Paradise!

From $469,000

Bloom Coomera, QLD

Nestled within the acres of sun-kissed grass and rich flora are luxury homes, built to perfection. Picturesque and tranquil surrounds remain standard accessories in this exclusive community.

• Return 4% approx • 4% Vacancy Rate • 30 Mins from Gold Coast CBD • Next to the New Westfield Site Contact Regis Broadway 0478 527 696 regis@crownrealty.com.au www.crownrealty.com.au

7302/9 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Asking $3,400,000 4

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THE PENULTIMATE SUBPENTHOUSE IN Q1! FOR THE FIRST TIME Size: 414m2 TO MARKET IN OVER 11 YEARS, DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE THIS BLUE CHIP RESIDENCE. Located on the 73rd floor of the Q1; the most iconic building on the Gold Coast, you are welcomed by the unforgettable Gold Coast lifestyle. With this as your canvas you have an opportunity to make this sub-penthouse your greatest masterpiece. There's something truely special about this property, something you have to feel when you're in it. It's a humbling experience as you look out to the sea filled horizon and begin to see the curvature of the earth.

• Body Corporate Fees Approx $10,000 per annum • Council & Water Rates Approx $4,000 per annum Contact Luke Vaughan 0488 427 696 luke@crownrealty.com.au www.crownrealty.com.au

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THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING A ‘HOME’

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What makes a house a home?

It’s the individualized touch that brands it as yours, surrounding yourself with things that make you smile and bring you joy.

Whether it be an artwork at the end of your bed that is the first thing you see in the morning, a mug in your best loved colour to have your morning coffee in or a beautiful vase to put your favorite flowers in. Buy things you love.

You don’t always have to follow the ‘rules’ – put that handmade candle your child made in 1st grade next to that expensive vase. Don’t think only one photo or artwork should on a particular wall.

Mix and match. Push the boundaries. Make yourself smile with the things you have around you.

One of our golden rules with buying artwork is – buy something you love. If you keep coming back to a work you see, if you find you can’t walk away from it, if you keep thinking about it after you’ve gone home – you have already committed to it emotionally. When we look at an artwork, we look at it with all our memories, experiences and the ideas within us. It may speak to us

slightly differently to the message the artist was originally trying to convey, or the message the person next to us feels.

That is fine. That is art. It is subjective, works will affect people differently.

If you are buying original artworks, there are no guarantees the artist will become a huge success, but the joy you will receive from living with that piece makes it worth every dollar you spent. An original work is unique. Others may have something similar, but no-one will ever have the exact same as you.

The items around your home, you look at them every day, they are an integral part of your life. Some of those items you have to have, some of those items you want to have. Make sure at least one of those things makes you smile.

Make your house your home, your space – surround yourself with things that make you happy. www.19karen.com.au

Gallery House Hamilton, QLD

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Gallery House, located in Hamilton, gracing the water’s edge and taking in an exception vista of the Brisbane city, its meandering river and encircling mountains, this esteemed address will be one you will want to call home.

Location, lifestyle and design have been artfully blended together to create these compelling landmark residences. Unique in its absolute waterfront location, and nestled in the heart of one of Brisbane’s most exclusive suburbs, Gallery House offers the convenience of inner city amenity with the serenity of riverfront living.

Contact Regis Broadway 0478 527 696 regis@crownrealty.com.au www.crownrealty.com.au

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TWO - THREE BEDROOM APARTMENTS A urban hive located in the northern end of the Gold Coast surrounded by cafes and culture with a short stroll to the picturesque surroundings of the Gold Coast seaway.

Milieu offers an urban culture that connects directly to the community whilst providing a retreat and homely surroundings to unwind.

• Return 5 - 6 % Approx • 5 Mins from Gold Coast CBD • 5 Mins from Harbour Town Centre Contact Regis Broadway 0478 527 696 regis@crownrealty.com.au www.crownrealty.com.au

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MEMbERsHIPs AVA I L A b L E Membership at the Gold Coast’s ‘Number 1’ golf course and only Links layout is now open.

Links Hope Island sets the standard as one of Australia’s finest resort courses with first class facilities and personal service, creating a sense of belonging.

With flexible Membership options, there is a membership to suit golfers of all levels. And, you won’t have to pay a joining fee!

Contact the Membership Department for details and a Clubhouse tour 07 5530 9055 or email golfmail@linkshopeisland.com.au Springfield Drive, Hope Island, QLD 4212 www.linkshopeisland.com.au

sports Links Hope Island, proudly stands the number one golf course on the Gold Coast. Located on the northern end of the Gold Coast, the Club is home to golfing luminary Peter Senior.

Since opening almost 25 years ago, Links has remained a constant on the local and international golfing scene.

Surprisingly, the Club is open to public every day and the team at Links are welcoming to locals wanting a Mediterranean escape right here on the Gold Coast.

For avid golfers, Membership is now open and there are a variety of Membership styles to suit your golfing habits including a Mid-week membership and for those just starting out or who don’t have a lot of time but can’t do without their golfing fix, a new Twilight Membership has been released. Links General Manager, Tracey-Lea Tiley says,

“The Twilight Membership captures the best of Links in what we call our golden hour when the course is at it’s most beautiful”.

Insiders Tip by Club Professional, Evan Sinclair: Just Like many of traditional Links courses Peter Thompson won his 5 British Opens on the secret to navigating the Hope Island Links is to stay out of our 128 pot style bunkers. These have been the downfall to many a golfers round as landing provides a chip out option only. Notably, Evan has scored a hole in one on par 3, the 17th. Evan tells us the strategy on how handle our signature hole. Usually the hole plays into the prevailing breeze so the best way to control ball flight is to take an extra club and position the ball back in your stance and keep it low.

The Heights Residences Pimpama, QLD

From $469,000

The Heights Residences – a stunning new residential enclave adjoining protected natural forest and encompassing a series of landscaped parks within The Heights master planned community in Pimpama.

• Return 4% guaranteed 3 years • 4% Vacancy Rate • 30 Mins to Gold Coast CBD • 10 Mins from Helensvale Shopping Centre

Contact Regis Broadway 0478 527 696 regis@crownrealty.com.au www.crownrealty.com.au

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4103/9 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

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Size: 188m2 BEAUTIFUL NORTH FACING Q1 THREE BEDROOM Beautifully presented 188m2 apartment has loads of living space and is tastefully furnished and ready to move in or continue to earn an income with the holiday letting pool. This apartment features three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a powder room.

• Holiday Let Returns approx $50,000 - $55,000 per annum • Body Corporate Fees approx $7,000 per annum • Council and Water Rates approx $3,000 per annum

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The Model X

By David McCowen Drive.com.au A seven-seat family car that's faster than a Ferrari, with enough visual drama to rival Lamborghini.

It's an idea that seemed impossible a few years ago, but many of Elon Musk's projects fall into that category.

The South African-born IT billionaire's work on artificial intelligence, a manned mission to Mars, and a 1000km/h vacuum train feel like science fiction, making the average person's to-do list extremely mundane. Then again, everyday chores such as dropping the kids off, heading to work and picking up groceries could become much more interesting with the Tesla Model X. Understanding Tesla Musk and Tesla are on a mission to save the world by reducing dependence on fossil fuels. It's no accident that design and performance are key tenets of the brand

- awkward-looking early electric cars such as the Mitsubishi i-Miev and Nissan Leaf have done little to inspire drivers to set petrol power aside. But that changed with the niche, Lotus-based Tesla Roadster and unexpectedly popular Tesla Model S sedan, with outstanding acceleration and hightech driver aids that made the brand a cult sensation.

While Tesla doesn't give sales figures, registration records reveal it is the fastest-growing automotive brand in NSW - and probably, by extension, Australia. The brand has won plenty of headlines with its free 'Supercharger' network that includes eight fast-charging stations linking Melbourne and Brisbane and even more attention for its self-driving Autopilot system that continues to court controversy at home and abroad.

The Tesla Model X SUV is the next chapter in the story, building on the Model S platform and drivetrains to offer a more practical - and outlandish - vehicle to help support development of its upcoming Model 3 that promises to be the first electric vehicle sold in significant numbers around the world.

The Model X So much of the Model X is different.

Let's start with the shape - an awkwardly inelegant silhouette that lacks the blocky appeal of traditional SUVs, but boasts a significantly better drag coefficient than its rivals.

That's not to say the Model X lacks drama, as no other car in its class can match the big Californian's party trick.

Tesla laboured long and hard over "falcon wing" doors that arc skyward with no less drama than a Mercedes-Benz SLS or Lamborghini Aventador - megadollar supercars incapable of handling family duties.

Musk says the doors were "incredibly difficult" to get right. Fitted with hidden ultrasonic sensors, the double-hinged doors are capable of detecting obstacles such as people, vehicles or ceilings and bending at the shoulder or elbow to adjust their opening arc.

It's clever stuff, resulting in a large aperture for passengers to enter and exit the vehicle, enabling Tesla to try something new for third-row access. Middle seats tip forward in one piece, allowing adults to simply walk into the third row seats. The catch is that you have to wait for electric motors to do their thing at every turn, opening and closing doors then tipping the seats forward takes far longer than it might in a conventional model. Well-drilled families coming out

of a regular car could be frustrated by the process, particularly if they don't like being the centre of attention. While this doesn't have to be a family car, it certainly has more practical appeal than the five-seat Model S. Fitted with five seats as standard, the Model X has a six-seat option bringing three rows of two seats for $4350, while seven seats in a conventional two-three-two layout costs $5800.

Those figures are unlikely to scare off Tesla customers, who will need to be reasonably wealthy to take home the brand's latest model.

Originally priced from $122,812 plus on-road costs for the entry-level Model X 60D, the range now starts at $151,228 drive-away for the more powerful 75D, as Tesla decided to dump its cheapest model before the new car arrived in Australia.

The white machine tested here is one of two left-hand-drive examples imported to drum up interest in a car that already has hundreds of pre-orders around the country.

Our Model X P90D was the fastest and most expensive car in the range when Tesla Australia ordered demo models, but the P90D was gazumped by the announcement of a more powerful P100D version with a bigger battery when the local arm presented this vehicle to press and customers.

Things move fast at Tesla, which has since dropped the P90D from a line-up now crowned by the P100D. The car before you was priced from $201,072 plus around $50,000 in options and on-road costs, bringing a 90kWh battery that offers 470 kilometres of range and the ability to reach 100km/h in a scant 3.4 seconds - as long as you pay an extra $14,500 for the Ludicrous Speed Upgrade that sends extra energy to its 193kW front and 375kW rear electric motors.

Tesla's new Model X P100D has a larger battery that offers 542 kilometres of range, along with the ability to reach 100km/h in just 3.1 seconds. Priced from $251,009 drive-away in NSW, the vehicle features the Ludicrous option as standard.

On the road Push the chrome strip that represents the driver's doorhandle and the powered door swings out to welcome you into the car.

Step in, put your foot on the brake pedal and the door closes itself, part of the $6500 Premium Upgrades Package that includes powered front doors the mother of all cabin air filtration systems, exuberantly described as a "Bioweapon Defense Mode".

Taking in the sights, first impressions are that the Model X is quite similar to its Model S sibling. The cabin is dominated by a 17inch portrait-oriented central touchscreen that handles everything from infotainment to navigation, battery management and even open or closing controls for all four doors.

The other element that jumps out in front of you is a new panoramic windscreen that

extends vertically, well behind the driver's headrest. It's a magnificent feature that lends the cabin plenty of light, as well as an airy, open feeling usually found in glassheavy helicopters.

Pop the transmission in drive and you're good to go - there's no starter button, handbrake or any real theatre to the start of a journey.

There's also very little sound from the Tesla's motors, only a distant electric whirr quickly joined by road noise from this car's 22-inch wheels (an $8000 option).

The left-hand-drive structure of our USsourced test model meant we couldn't drive the Model X on Australian roads, so we took the machine out at Goulburn's Wakefield Park circuit during Drive Car of the Year testing.

It's a thrill to cut loose on a racetrack with one of the fastest-accelerating cars on sale.

I've been lucky enough to experience a few seriously quick vehicles with Drive this year, including three Ferraris, a couple of Lamborghinis, a few Porsches and the latest Nissan GT-R. This Tesla is quicker than any of them.

Well, it is from a standing start at least, thanks to massive torque outputs and outstanding traction afforded by oversized rubber. Ferrari's $690,000, 545kW F12 Berlinetta flagship doesn't make nearly as much torque as the heavy-hitting Tesla, and the supercar can't get its power to the ground as effectively as this intriguing machine.

Very few cars can.

The Model X is shockingly quick from a standing start, though the effect fades a little at highway speeds where thoroughbred performance cars will eventually catch it.

The big wagon steers fairly well too, opting for brute traction over finessed poise as its tyres work to keep all that mass under control. While the steering is a little light and numb for our liking, it's by no means a deal-breaker.

The Model X offers less body roll than you might expect from such a heavy car, thanks to a low centre of gravity afforded by its floor-mounted battery pack, and the standard air suspension feels as though it has a slightly taut tune. Weight distributed evenly between the front and rear axles lends the machine a decent sense of balance, though it lacks the outright athleticism of sporting rivals.

How it compares The Model X's driving behaviour is acceptable if not outstanding. Forget the party-trick acceleration and you're left with a car that steers and stops reasonably well without quite matching the agility of sporting rivals such as the Porsche Cayenne Turbo or BMW X5M. Prestige SUVs such as Audi's Q7 offer a more traditional take on luxury, with better-finished materials, more comfortable chairs and a less confronting cabin than the Tesla. But no conventional cars can quite match the Model X's storage space, as the lack of an engine up front lends additional space for what Tesla calls a "frunk", or front trunk.

Musk claims that lack of a large engine Tesla's drive drive units are basketball-sized - is a key safety feature allowing more of the vehicle to be used as a crumple zone in a serious crash.

The Model X hasn't been crash tested, but that hasn't stopped Tesla claiming it is the safest car in its class. High scores for the Model S sedan suggest they may be right.

Verdict Our day with the Model X reinforced what you might expect surrounding the model's strengths and weaknesses. It's blisteringly fast, with show-stopping design features and electric eco-cred rivals that cannot be matched. But those motorised doors are a novelty that could be a hindrance in everyday use, and the car itself is priced well out of reach of most motorists.

While this isn't the car that will anchor Tesla's future in Australia, it is a compelling model that will reinforce the brand's identity, paving the way for its mass-produced Model 3 compact car in 2018.

TESLA MODEL X P90D PRICING AND SPECIFICATIONS On sale: Discontinued. New P100D arrives in March.

Price: From $201,072 plus on-road costs Motors: 193kW front and 375kW rear electric motors Power: 396kW combined output Torque: 966Nm combined output Transmission: Direct drive, all-wheel-drive Fuel use: N/A, 470km range

Waterpoint Residences Stage 4 Biggera Waters, QLD

From $439,000

TWO - THREE BEDROOM APARTMENTS At WaterPoint Residences, insightful architecture celebrates the art of living. This unique estate features the pioneering vision, timeless design and quality that have become the Raptis hallmark for over 35 years.

• Return 5% Approx • 1.9% Vacancy Rate • 15 Minutes from Gold Coast CBD • Within walking distance to Harbour Town Shopping Centre

Contact Regis Broadway 0478 527 696 regis@crownrealty.com.au www.crownrealty.com.au

6203/9 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Asking $1,595,000 3

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Size: 247m2 EXCLUSIVE. ELEGANT. PRESTIGIOUS SUB-PENTHOUSE Exclusive. Elegant. State of the art and perched high above all. Situated on the South East corner of the Q1 Resort and Spa's 62nd floor is this prestigious Sub-Penthouse capturing breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, shimmering sands of Surfers Paradise, sparkling lights of the Gold Coast city and the lush green of the Gold Coast hinterland.

Offering a colossal 247 square meters of opulence this apartment is a true declaration of indulgence, privacy and escape.

• Holiday Let Returns Approx $55,000 - $60,000 per annum • Body Corporate Fees $7,000 per annum • Council & Water Rates $3,000 per annum Contact Luke Vaughan 0488 427 696 luke@crownrealty.com.au www.crownrealty.com.au

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? We understand how much value the right property manager can add to an investment, we match the right tenants with the right property to make sure your investment is looked after and yields its highest returns.

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73 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, QLD 4217 E-mail: hello@goldendoor.com.au | Phone: 07 5588 5000

health Come and spend the day at our Golden Door Spa & Health Club to really feel the vibe of this unique, friendly and quiet health club. The best possible beach-side location on the Gold Coast that offers a gym, 25 meter lap-pool, 33 Group fitness classes, steam room, tennis, and even a 5-star rated Day Spa. Go for a morning walk on the beach and finish off at the gym, with a swim pool, a steam or even a sweat busting fitness class.

We offer: Boutique gym with all the equipment you need for a full-body, sweat blasting work-out After-hour access for those early mornings or late nights A hot steam-room that is perfect for detoxifying and relieving those sore muscles after your workout 25m lap-pool surrounded by day beds and cabanas for relaxing underneath

the beautiful sun Group fitness classes ranging from low to high intensity, including yoga, pilates, body pump, body balance, spin and more!

Complimentary locker use for all members Free 24-hour parking We offer competitive Membership Prices, the best facilities and the best ‘beach-side’ location on the Gold Coast. Not to mention attractive Member Benefits!

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a FREE TRIAL please get in touch with us!

Call us – (07) 5588 5000 or Email us at gym@goldendoor. com.au

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6704/9 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

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Clear connection 5 WAYS TO STOP FEELING ALONE AND CONNECT TO YOUR TRUE SELF

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o you feel disconnected? Well if so, you are not alone! Many of us are experiencing a profound sense of disconnection from our true essence, our core desires, our higher self. In fact, according to a recent study conducted by Lifeline, 60% of Australians feel lonely. What’s really interesting is a large proportion of these respondents (over 80%) lived with other people. You might feel like thousands of others who are going through their daily routines, while something deep inside longs for more. Living with the sense that there is something more, that you were made for a purpose but having no idea what it is.

The good news is, no matter how far you’ve strayed from your true self you can always return to your authentic core. Here are five easy and effective ways to regain your connection to your true self – no matter how busy, stressed or disconnected you feel.

Be brave, and do what it takes to fulfill your desires -right now!

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FOCUS ON SELF LOVE Your assignment right now is to have compassion for yourself. To be kind to you. To love you. This is your birthright, your job, your purpose. Every time you choose to be compassionate, kind, and loving toward yourself, you are building trust in yourself and strengthening your connection to your true self.

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TAKE A LOOK INSIDE In order to reconnect to your true essence you must look inside. Becoming aware of your inner world will quickly help you to get present within your body and your true self. In the moment you feel angry, sad, guilty, embarrassed, allow yourself to feel these emotions for just a few moments. Resist the urge to change them, simply notice how you feel in your body and allow yourself to sit with whatever shows up for you. This may be challenging and uncomfortable at first, but stick with it. Journal about what shows up for you. Giving your emotions permission to exist will help you to reconnect with your true hearts desires.

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CREATE SPACE FOR THE NEW Sometimes our lives are so full, that we actually don’t have any space for a new perspective, insight or growth.

Give yourself time off all your devices.

Put your phone away, close your laptop, turn off the TV and give yourself some

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space to reconnect with things that give you joy. You know that thing you’ve been telling yourself you want to do and haven’t got around to doing? Go do it! If you have always wanted to be a painter, go buy yourself some paint and a canvas or sign up for a local art class. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument. You are worthy of having what you desire. Don’t wait one more second to live the life you want.

LET HAPPINESS IN When you give yourself permission to let happiness in, magic happens!

Things begin to shift. Your energy instantly upgrades, and you start to notice the little things that make life so special. You hear the birds singing a beautiful melody and know that it’s a special gift just for you. You appreciate how good it feels to have the warm winter sun on your back. You feel the love and kindness of your lover again as he or she passes you a morning cup of coffee. Disconnection occurs when we don’t allow ourselves to be true to who we are in each moment. Give yourself permission to be the real you, and to see all the good and happiness that exists in your life. Happiness is not a destination. It is an inherent part of a rich, fulfilling, and authentic life.

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ENGAGE IN MINDFUL MOMENTS Taking moments throughout your week to be present in your body will support you in feeling calmer, more balanced, grounded, and in the present. Physical activity is a great way to bring your attention back to your body. Try yoga, running, dance, swimming, boxing, whatever appeals to you. It’s extremely hard to feel disconnected to yourself when you muscles are screaming at you! If you’d prefer a more sedentary approach, try meditation, massage or read a book.

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Size: 188m2 Q1 LIVING! STUNNING SOUTH FACING THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT! This is the one you've been looking for! This beautifully presented 188m2 unit has loads of living space. Inspections will impress! This apartment features three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a powder room. Gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry and gas cooking!

This apartment is a must see for those seeking a spacious holiday home and/or investment property.

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Size: 265m2 A MAJESTIC VIEW AND AN ENORMOUS APARTMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE MOST ICONIC BUILDING ON THE GOLD COAST THE Q1 RESORT & SPA. This generously sized 3-bedroom apartment boasts a massive 265m2 floor print. A master suite almost equal in size to that of the living area and coupled with a walk-in robe connected to the bathroom warrants those who wish for a fine taste apartment living.

• Holiday Let Returns Approx $55,000 - $60,000 per annum • Body Corporate Fees Approx $7,500 per annum • Council and Water Rates Approx $3,000 per annum Contact Luke Vaughan 0488 427 696 luke@crownrealty.com.au www.crownrealty.com.au

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DUTY

CONVEYANCING | CRIMINAL LAW | FAMILY LAW

$250,000

$2,500

$1,350,000

$50,975

$300,000

$3,000

$1,400,000

$53,850

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$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

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INVESTMENT Indicative Figures.

Individual Assessments May Vary.

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

PRICE

DUTY

PRICE

$250,000

$7,175

$300,000

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