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Welcome to the latest edition of Niche - Property and Lifestyle Magazine, which is distributed free to residents of Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters and Miami.

What an amazing year 2017 was and how exciting it will be to be living on the Gold Coast in 2018!

With the Commonwealth Games set to be held in April followed by a series of follow-up events such as the Transplant Games, the Gold Coast is the place to be.

The 2017 year was also incredibly rewarding for myself, my family and our team. Our business was named the Gold Coast’s Family Business of the Year, the office won three sales awards for the Professionals Real Estate Group and was the number one agency for Mermaid Beach as judged by Rate My Agent.

Mr brother Luke Henderson personally recorded more than $100 million in property sales, was rated the number one sales agent in the Professionals Real Estate Group and is now the only Gold Coast real estate agent to be in the running for the 2018 REIQ Residential Salesperson of the Year. He was also re-elected ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Ben Ryan m: 0432 545 955 e: ben@advcollab.com.au

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unopposed to the board of the Gold Coast Turf Club while I have remained as Director of The Professionals Real Estate Group.

My team at John Henderson Professionals Mermaid Beach are very grateful for the support we receive from the community and we strongly believe in giving back to the community that we serve. The Henderson family’s personal contributions to the Mermaid Beach, Nobby Beach and Miami Beach surf life saving clubs is now over $850,000. When you sit back and think about it, that is a staggering figure and one which I am really proud of. We are also ardent supporters of the region’s Neighbourhood Watch program, the Mermaid Beach Bowls Club and numerous individual sporting stars.

I wish everybody all the best for 2018.

Regards Andrew Henderson Principal John Henderson Real Estate Professionals Mermaid Beach EDITORIAL

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ART DIRECTOR Isaac Saguit isaac@advcollab.com.au No part of any of the work contained within this publication may be copied, duplicated or reproduced in any form whatsoever or by any means whatsoever without the prior express written consent of the publisher in its sole discretion. Content in Professionals Magazine is intended for general information only and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional advice. The publisher, editor, contributors and any and all related parties involved in any way in the production, marketing and distribution of this publication are not engaged in providing legal, financial or professional advice or services solely by reason of their inclusion by reference or otherwise in this publication. The publisher, contributors, editor and any and all related parties involved in any way in the production, marketing or distribution of this publication are not responsible in any way whatsoever for the acts including omissions of any person, organisation or other party in response to or reliance upon reading any of the information, stories or contributions in this publication, related website or related products and services and liability for any and all losses which may be suffered as a consequence (directly or indirectly) are hereby negatived to the full extent of the law. For more information regarding this notice of disclaimer, please contact Prestige Legal & Corporate Services, Specialist Business Lawyers & Advisors, on 1300 282 239 or by email to info@prestigecorp.com.au.

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M E S S A G E

EXCITING TIMES FOR OUR CITY AS 2018 TICKS OVER

Our city is growing up fast with the eyes of the world upon us next April.

Since 2012, my focus has always been on maximising the legacy outcomes from the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, rather than the sporting results.

Legacy to me is: improved security for our residents, better CCTV networks, better sporting fields and facilities; greater community and civic pride; improved support for homeless services; and greater public assets including beach equipment and access for those with mobility challenges.

Another important legacy opportunity is a stronger ‘annual events calendar’. Events bring in millions to our city through visitors, and free-to-air promotion.

With that in mind, our city is hosting dozens of events and activities right now so please take the time to enjoy these with family and friends.

Whether you love sport, music, nature or foodie events, wearegoldcoast.com.au is the go-to destination for all city events, activities and the New Year’s Eve fireworks calendar.

In January, the Magic Millions Race Day and Sales is back as well as worldclass triathlon at Robina and our annual Burleigh Pro surf shoot-out.

Discover our living legends at the Botanic Gardens or enjoy live music at venues like the Nightquarter, Currumbin Soundlounge, The Arts Centre Gold Coast, Miami Marketta and Sanctuary Markets.

It’s all at: www.wearegoldcoast.com.au

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Lukeamong Henderson state’s best

Local Mermaid Beach real estate agent Luke Henderson has been named as a finalist for the Queensland Salesperson of the Year title.

Mr Henderson is among the final eight contenders for the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s Residential Salesperson of the Year title as part of the annual REIQ Awards for Excellence.

The high-profile agent, who in the past 12 months has sold more than $100 million worth of properties, is the only Gold Coast agent to reach the final.

“I love the real estate industry because it is always challenging, every day is different.”

Mr Henderson said he was thrilled to among the finalists and was hopeful of winning the overall title.

“Our family agency, which was started by our father in 1973, has had a terrific year and so have I,’’ Mr Henderson said.

“It would be fantastic to cap the year off with a win in the REIQ Excellence Awards.”

“I love the real estate industry because it is always challenging, every day is different, and you meet some amazing people.”

Earlier this year Mr Henderson cleaned up at the Professionals Real Estate Group’s awards.

Mr Henderson collected all the Group’s individual sales awards for the Gold Coast region and was also named the top agent in Australia in two individual sales categories.

Mr Henderson, who is also a Director of the Gold Coast Turf Club and listed by the Gold Coast Bulletin as being among the Gold Coast’s top 100 most influential figures, has also been named as the top agent in Mermaid Beach by the www.ratemyagent.com.au website.

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Family Business of the Year

AD Prominent Gold Coast real estate company John Henderson Professionals Mermaid Beach has been named as the city’s Family Business of the Year.

The company, which is headed up by brothers Andrew and Luke Henderson, received the award at the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards gala dinner attended by 650 of the city’s leaders at The Star.

The company, which was launched by John Henderson in 1973, now employs 27 people, including seven members of the extended Henderson clan, across its sales and property management divisions.

Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards president Ian Cousins said John Henderson Professionals Mermaid Beach was an outstanding company.

“In its day-to-day operations the company consistently promotes the Gold Coast as a business and residential destination of choice to people throughout Australia and overseas,’’ said Mr Cousins.

“They hold annual property related events such as the Hot Summer Auction, which are growing in

popularity every year.

“They also do an incredible job of giving back to the community with the family’s personal contributions to three local surf life saving club in the Mermaid Beach area approaching the $1 million mark.”

Mr Cousins said the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards had grown significantly in size and importance during the past 22 years.

“The awards have grown to become the region’s most comprehensive and prestigious awards scheme in South East Queensland and they are continuing to grow,’’ said Mr Cousins.

“Every year the quality of the entrants becomes even more impressive and the array of industries from which the businesses come from shows how much the Gold Coast economy has changed in the past 20 years.

“Our annual winners are the best of the best and our judging panel found that John Henderson Professionals Mermaid Beach was a worthy winner of our Family Business category against some stiff competition.”

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Overseas Investor Immediately Liquidates Asset Much to the owners dismay, with the recent introduction of a land tax surcharge for overseas investors, the owner has no option but to sell. So, get in quick to secure the enviable lifestyle that awaits you and your family as this superb waterfront residence boasts a desirable point position with a huge 30 metre (approx.) water frontage and a prestigious address to call home. Selling at auction is this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom brick and tile home with double lock up garage on a massive 961m2 land area, there is plenty of room for the kids and pets to play and for the keen fisherman, spend your days fishing or crabbing from your own backyard until your

4 heart is content. This sought-after address is situated in a quiet and convenient family friendly location so close Q Super Centre, Pacific Fair, transport, schools. With everything you need right at your fingertips - Why would you want to live anywhere else!

• Massive 961m2 point position waterfront block • Huge 30m (approx.) water frontage • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Double lock up garage • Brick and tile home • Prestigious address • Quiet family location close to schools, shopping centres and more • Live the waterfront lifestyle daily

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Hot Summer Auction: Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, Tuesday 23rd January, Registrations from 5:30pm

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5 / 112 THE ESPLANADE Burleigh Heads

Stunning Beachfront Full Floor Luxury Apartment

This stunning full floor apartment is a representation of the designer’s vision to create a niche that was missing in the market. Comprising of only 8 full floor apartments, ‘Aspect’ on Burleigh is a designer residence with a community feel, where the fortunate few residents can enjoy the lush tropical gardens that surround the entertaining area and enjoy complete privacy with direct lift access to their own unique full floor apartment.

• Full 2017 Renovation • One of a Kind Boutique Development of only 8 Apartments

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Selling $2,500,000

MICHAEL BOULANGER 0433 724 335 michael@prohenderson.com.au www.prohenderson.com.au

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WE ARE SUMMER It’s a summer of events on the Gold Coast for lovers of sport, music, nature, food trucks, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.

SUMMER EVENTS 2018

SUMMER EVENTS 2017 Australian PGA Championship

30 Nov – 3 Dec

Variety of live music, Christmas Carols, school holiday activities and markets

1–31 December

Mayor’s Christmas Carols

2 December

Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix

9 December

Variety of live music, food trucks and school holiday activities

1–31 January

Magic Millions Sales and Raceday

5–16 January

Colour Fun Run

7 January

Salsa in the park

10 December

Queensland Triathlon Series

14 January

Game on mini-Commonwealth Games

12 December

Funky Fish

17 January

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Christmas Markets

15–17 December

Food Truck Fiesta, movie and nature Play with Sparky Do Dah

16 December

Movies under the stars

Giant board games

18 December

Burleigh Pro Surfing

New Year’s Eve celebrations

31 December

Australia Day

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2 / 86 MARINE PARADE Miami

Interstate Vendor Requires Immediate Sale – 3 Level Beachside Townhouse

What a unique opportunity - Possibly the best value ever seen on Marine Parade! Now surplus to our interstate vendor's needs, we have clear instructions that this property must be sold!

Wake to the sound of the ocean, walk the beach daily - start living the idyllic coastal lifestyle most only dream of! You'll enjoy every day like a holiday in this fabulous 3 level townhouse, set just across the road from the golden beaches of Miami on exclusive Marine Parade.

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GOLD COASTERS 9 PEOPLE DRIVING CREATIVIT Y AND INNOVATION

The Gold Coast is a city with big personality and big ambition, powered by an energy that makes it one of Australia’s most vibrant communities.

People are attracted to it, and bring their own energy to produce a potent mix of creativity, innovation and enthusiasm. It is this vision and ambition that has built this great Australian city into what it is today. Here are some of the key contributors to the city’s ambitious determination.

TOM TATE Mayor

LOUISE BEZZINA Artistic Director

GREG YOUNG Business Director

If the Gold Coast is a true reflection of Australia’s youthful drive and energy, then its Mayor Tom Tate is a great example of the can-do spirit that is transforming the city into an economic and cultural powerhouse.

A successful businessman, he is unashamedly pro-business and pro-Gold Coast. A civil engineer by trade, he is a father of four and can speak fluent Thai and Laotion.

His philosophy is simple: “Business growth, job creation and strong families are all linked together. I try to give this message every chance I get,” he says.

Louise Bezzina is credited with being the inaugural director and creator of the Gold Coast’s highly successful Bleach* Festival. “The Gold Coast is the most exciting place to be working and making art right now,” she says. “The sector is growing rapidly and the excitement and appetite from the locals for more interesting experiences grows every day.” In her role as Artistic Director for Bleach* Festival, Louise is part of the creative lead team for the GC2018 Arts and Cultural Program. “I feel privileged to be part of this movement.”

Greg Young started Body Science International 18 years ago in the garage of his home on the Gold Coast. Today it is Australia’s leading brand for sports and nutritional supplements, with an expanding range of hi-tech compression sportswear and about 50 staff.

Young says there is no better place in the world to run a business. “It’s a region of boundless opportunity, with like-minded people striving for innovation and attaining best-inindustry excellence,” he says. “It’s ingrained – the heart and soul of the Gold Coast is entrepreneurial thinking.”

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KIANA LARKINS Artist

NEV HYMAN Philanthrocapitalist

Emerging painter Kiana Larkins draws inspiration from her Aboriginal heritage and her affinity with nature. “From the rivers of Katherine to the ocean of the Gold Coast, I have always been immersed in Mother Nature in all her glory and I find all my inspiration from these amazing places of Australia,” she says. Kiana says her paintings are helping her understand her culture. “My art has stemmed from a deep place within me that is wanting to learn more about my culture and myself.”very chance I get,” he says.

Surfers know him as the guy who founded the FireWire surfboard brand. Prime Ministers know him as the guy who has created a system to build low-cost, rapidly deployable, pre-fabricated homes, school class rooms, medical clinics and other community structures from recycled materials. Nev Hyman is a surf industry icon who set up Nev House in 2009 to save the planet. He might just do it. This year he’s won the Australian leg of the prestigious Pitch@Palace, and has established an investment arm in Europe to fund projects worldwide.

AMY SHARK Musician

HARRISON NORRIS Cinematic Virtual Reality

MARGOT ROBBIE Actor

Until her hit single Adore made the music industry put an asterisk next to her name, Amy Shark was known only to a handful of fans on the Gold Coast. Her story is a rock ‘n’ roll dream come true. The indie pop singer-songwriter uploaded her demo of Adore onto Triple J’s Unearthed platform in 2016. The song soon made the rare jump to commercial radio, and a star was born. Adore came in at Number two in last year’s Hottest 100 and she signed a worldwide recording deal.

Virtual Reality expert Harrison Norris has worked on some of the film industry’s biggest productions including Ghost in the Shell, Suicide Squad and Mad Max: Fury Road.

Co-founder of PROXi Cinematic VR, Harrison’s passion for the new world of VR has lead to the creation of groundbreaking new VR camera system, foregoing all proximity limitations to capture live action performances in close-up. At 19 Harrison used this new camera system to co-direct the official Suicide Squad VR experience.

Confident, talented and taking on the world, Margot Robbie is one of the brightest stars in a new generation of leading ladies conquering Hollywood.

Like so many before her she cut her teeth on the long-running Aussie soap Neighbours. After three years hanging out at Ramsay Street she moved to Los Angeles, and hasn’t looked back since. Her breakthrough role came opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street, and she has gone on to star in bigbudget hits such as The Legend of Tarzan and Suicide Squad.

BARRY LEE Architect DBI Chairman and Director of Design Barry Lee has been responsible for the design of some of the Gold Coast’s most spectacular high rises including Soul, Q1 and Jewel. “Our goal is to make a meaningful contribution to the city which is our home and to the many and varied other cities around the world in which we work,” he says. Barry’s philosophy is to combine a focus on human quality of life and environmental sustainability with dynamic and expressive architectural forms, in an attempt to comfort and inspire.

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1 / 32 SEASIDE AVENUE Mermaid Beach

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Luxury Beachside Villa

Surplus to the owner’s needs, this exceptional property will be sold! Offering the quintessential Mermaid Beach lifestyle, this beautifully presented, modern beachside villa, covering half of an oversized 455m2 block with wide 15m of frontage in one of Mermaid Beach’s most sought-after streets is sure to impress even the most discerning of buyers.

• 3 extra large bedrooms, main with private balcony • 2 luxury bathrooms plus separate powder room

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LUKE HENDERSON 0409 599 507 luke@prohenderson.com.au CINDY KATENE 0418 118 506 cindy@prohenderson.com.au www.prohenderson.com.au

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Set yourself up in one of the camping areas or nearby accommodation and spend days exploring this magical part of the world. Take short walks or long treks deep into the park’s forest, exploring boulder-strewn mountain streams, dramatic lookouts, rugged cliffs, plunging gorges and secluded, mountain-top camp sites.

As you explore the park, pay homage to the earliest inhabitants—the Yugambeh Aboriginal kinship group.

They know this area as Woonoongoora and the mountains are sacred and spiritual—places to be nurtured and respected.

There is a rich volcanic history under the spreading greenery of the park.

Tamborine, Springbrook, Beechmont and Lamington

are remnants of the Tweed shield volcano’s northern flank. Mount Warning is all that remains of the volcano’s core and the Tweed Valley is a large erosion caldera carved from the eastern flank.

This park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, famed for its ongoing geological processes, evolutionary history, and diversity (especially of rare, threatened and endemic species). It is an important refuge for many animals and home to impressive examples of ancient songbirds. Many plants and animals here are threatened species—relying on the protection of the park for survival.

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1 / 67 ALBATROSS AVENUE Mermaid Beach

MAKE THE ULTIMATE SEACHANGE TODAY! ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT APARTMENT

A must-see opportunity – this could possibly represent the best value seen on the beachfront in years! Act quickly as our realistic seller is prepared to meet the market and has provided very clear instructions for a sale at or prior to the Auction!

Set on the ground floor of the popular “Foreshore” building on exclusive Albatross Avenue, enjoy captivating, never to be built out views of azure blue ocean and golden shoreline – catch the sunrise over the horizon, watch the waves roll in – this is what life on the beachfront is all about!

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Hot Summer Auction: Tuesday 23rd January, Registrations from 5:30pm

LUKE HENDERSON 0409 599 507 luke@prohenderson.com.au CINDY KATENE 0418 118 506 cindy@prohenderson.com.au www.prohenderson.com.au

Craft brewery opens doors in

Miami A boutique brewery has quietly opened its doors in the side streets of Miami.

The Lost Palms Brewery Co has leased a 200sqm warehouse at 11 Oak Avenue, Miami, through John Henderson Professionals Mermaid Beach and the operators have spent months gaining council approvals and fitting out the brewery.

“People are welcome to wander in to have a look around and to try our range of beers.”

Lost Palms’ John Walz said the brewery had already enjoyed an industry night where it had invited hospitality industry figures to try some of the brewery’s first brews.

“People are welcome to wander in to have a look around and to try our range of beers, but we are keep our marketing low key at this stage,” said Mr Walz.

Andrew Henderson from John Henderson Professionals Mermaid Beach said he expected the brewery would be a hit with Miami and Mermaid Beach locals.

“The brewery is in a great location close to Miami Marketta, so I am sure it will attract a lot of regular visitors,’’ said Mr Henderson.

“Lost Palms have spent quite a bit of money and time investing in the fit-out, so I am really looking forward to the time when the craft brewery is in full operation.”

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23 / 2 FRASER AVENUE Miami

2 bedroom beachside unit with ocean views

This sunny 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit is perfectly positioned on the top floor of a 3 storey walk up and boasts lovely ocean views from your East facing balcony overlooking the pool. With spectacular high ceilings throughout, you will love the spacious feel of this modern beachside residence. With nothing left to do except unpack your suitcases, you can enjoy spending your days at the beach followed by a meal at BSKT Cafe or Nobbys Surf Club which is all within a short stroll away from your new home. • Top floor beachside unit • Ocean views

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Selling $549,000

LUKE HENDERSON 0409 599 507 luke@prohenderson.com.au CINDY KATENE 0418 118 506 cindy@prohenderson.com.au www.prohenderson.com.au

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31 ATLANTIC AVENUE Mermaid Beach

Owners committed elsewhere – has to be Sold!

Circumstances force the sale of this 15-month old, modern 2 storey entertainers dream house. With dual living potential, this home is perfect for the larger, or extended family who want to move straight in and enjoy the beach lifestyle straight away.

Life the lifestyle you’ve always wanted, within walking distance to restaurants, shops & the sparkling Mermaid beaches.

• 5 large bedrooms • Entertainers north facing deck, with spa • Two separate living areas

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Hot Summer Auction: Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, Tuesday 23rd January, Registrations from 5:30pm

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40 DRAYTON TERRACE Mermaid Waters

The Perfect Renovator in the Ideal Waterfront Location

Return life back to this beauty as you can never over capitalise in a location as special as this, a spacious residence situated in popular Mermaid Waters - super convenient and central location that is so close to Pacific Fair, Q Supercentre, schools, parks and transport.

• Spacious family home with the perfect floor plan for you to improve on • 4 bedrooms (master with walk in robe and ensuite) • Study / 5th bedroom

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Selling $1,135,000

LUKE HENDERSON 0409 599 507 luke@prohenderson.com.au CINDY KATENE 0418 118 506 cindy@prohenderson.com.au www.prohenderson.com.au

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204 / 2685 GOLD COAST HIGHWAY Broadbeach

Investor says sell!

Take advantage of this opportunity and purchase this secondfloor unit representing great value. This fully furnished property is an ideal holiday unit or very suitable for an owner occupier.

Situated in the Heart of Broadbeach and within an easy stroll to the Casino, Convention Centre, Restaurants, Bars and Pubs, Cafes, Supermarket, Iconic Pacific Fair, the Light rail and bus interchange, lifesaving clubs and of course Kurrawa beach. • North Facing balcony • Skyline views

Hot Summer Auction: Tuesday 23rd January, Registrations from 5:30pm

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THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING A ‘HOME’ 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.

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27 CESSNOCK CLOSE Mermaid Waters

Spectacular Waterfront Paradise The Ultimate Entertainers Home

This stunning double storey residence is perfectly positioned on a large 801m2 land area with a massive 20 metre water frontage in the heart of Mermaid Waters. Your family will all enjoy living in this spacious waterfront home that offers 4 bedrooms (master with ensuite, walk in robe and water views) plus study, 2 separate living rooms + family/music room, plus a large gourmet kitchen. • Large 801m2 land area with a wide 20 metre water frontage • Boating access to main river and the Broadwater

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Hot Summer Auction: Tuesday 23rd January, Registrations from 5:30pm

LUKE HENDERSON 0409 599 507 luke@prohenderson.com.au CINDY KATENE 0418 118 506 cindy@prohenderson.com.au www.prohenderson.com.au

At Stuart Osman Building Designs we offer professional design and documentation services at affordable rates.

We pride ourselves on delivering detailed plans and documentation with prompt, personalised service ensuring the design process is a pleasurable and exciting experience.

OUR EXPERTISE: Based on the Gold Coast, SOBD, has been providing Queensland and NSW with design and documentation services for over 19 years. Our expertise lies in developing detailed documentation covering construction detailing, a schedule of fixtures, fittings, shop-fittings, commercial, industrial design, and 3D modeling virtual walkthrough.

Chartered member of the Building Designers’ Association of Queensland Inc (BDAQ). Stuart Osman, founder of SOBD, is past President of Gold Coast BDAQ and past Vice President of Regional Qld BDAQ. SOBD are licensed by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission, Licence No. 1129687, and are covered by full professional indemnity insurance.

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AMAZING DOCTORS THAT CALL GOLDCOAST HOME

THE GOLD COAST IS HOME TO SOME AMAZING DOCTORS WHO ARE TRANSFORMING LIVES ON A DAILY BASIS. GET TO KNOW THEM HERE…

DR. THERESA ARNOLD

DR. JON FIELD

Dr Theresa Arnold helps to transform the lives of her patients, whether they’re a cancer survivor, a burns victim or someone who has suffered a catastrophic life-changing event.

From waiting lists to waiting rooms, health care often involves waiting. With the arrival of Gold Coast-based startup Docto, these delays could be reduced to Internet loading times.

A pioneer in her field of medical aesthetics, Dr Arnold says she knew early in her career that she wanted to focus on scaring and skin pigmentation conditions.

Dr Jon Field, Director of Intensive Care at Gold Coast University Hospital, is part of the team of medical professionals bringing specialist care online through Docto.

Born in Queensland, raised in Papua New Guinea and the Gold Coast, she studied medicine in Sydney and then moved to California to undertake specialist training. The US is considered home to the latest in cutting-edge techniques in medical pigmentation and surgical scarring.

Field describes Docto as a parallel of a hospital environment, in which a patient is welcomed and then seen by an appropriate specialist, who is part of a collaborative team. The key difference is that this process can now occur online.

She opened her first Dermink clinic in San Francisco in 2008 followed by a second one in Palo Alto and a third in London. Fortunately for Gold Coasters, in February this year she opened a Dermink clinic at Haan Health in Broadbeach. She says so far the response has been extremely positive.

Dr Arnold has performed more than 10,000 procedures across her clinics, permanently camouflaging cosmetic and other surgical or trauma scars. She says using permanent medical grade pigments, individually blended and colour matched to each patient’s skin, scars and other skin imperfections could be made permanently invisible.

“Knowing you are making a difference to someone’s day-to-day life is really a feeling you really can’t describe,” says Dr Arnold.

“We hand pick our doctors; they’re not just anybody,” says Field, adding that the key focus was on recruiting specialists who were customer-focused, affable, and experienced.

Already, the program has grown to include approximately 40 specialists whose services might otherwise be hard to access, including an orthopaedic surgeon, dermatologist, cardiologist and neurologist.

As Field reflected on the project, it was clear that he was proud of his team’s progress.

“We’re making doctors accessible like they’ve never been before.”

DR. HAL RICE

DR. LAETITIA DE VILLIERS

It’s no exaggeration to say that Gold Coast Doctor Hal Rice is responsible for helping to change the lives of nearly 500,000 people every year. Although his modesty may mean he might not see it this way.

Only four women in Australia are interventional neurovascular specialists, trained to perform risky but lifesaving procedures on the brain, and the Gold Coast is honoured to be home to one of them.

Dr Rice is one of just seven interventional neurovascular specialists in Queensland who use top notch medical imaging and computer software to save lives or improve stroke victims’ quality of life.

Doctor Laetitia de Villiers says while the stakes were high, with people’s lives at risk, it was exciting to be using cutting edge technology. With incredible precision she’s able to help stroke patients by removing large blood clots from inside the brain without operating through the skull.

But it’s not just his work in the operation theatre that saves lives; he does this indirectly through his business Qscan Radiology Clinics. Dr Rice is one of the city’s largest private employers with about 320 staff across 22 practices in south east Queensland.

Across the board the clinics provide services to 430,000 people every year.

His clinics provide everyday Gold Coasters with the latest in cutting-edge diagnostic equipment to detect diseases as early as possible so as to give patients early treatment options.

As for how he has fun, well it’s mixed with business and is usually in the form of overseas travel. He lectures and trains other doctors, usually in Asian countries, to help teach them to perform interventional neurovascular procedures.

He also hosts international medical professionals and takes them to the Gold Coast University Hospital and teaches them step-by-step. Dr Rice says as well as lifting the profile of the city, sharing knowledge is ‘the Gold Coast giving back to the world’.

“Lots of young cities take, take, take and so it’s a privilege to be able to give back to the world,” he says.

Of course it’s not as simple as it sounds, with Dr de Villiers and colleague Dr Hal Rice often working together using high-tech computer imaging and sophisticated clot-removing devices to access blood vessels on the brain through the femoral artery.

The medical duo, who take turns being on-call at Gold Coast University Hospital (located within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct), also use similar endovascular techniques to treat life-threatening brain aneurysms and vascular malformations in the brain.

“There are so many patients engrained in my mind.

Those that are younger you remember more, because the life-saving procedures make a bigger impact, they now have so much of their lives ahead of them,” she says.

Her impressive and long list of medical interests and qualifications includes an advanced specialist fellowship in Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology at the world famous Mt Sinai Medical Center in New York City.

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51 PEERLESS AVENUE MERMAID BEACH NEO, A STRIKING STATEMENT ON PEERLESS AVENUE THIS BRAND NEW PROJECT WILL SHOWCASE 9 STOREYS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE AND COMPRISE OF 1, 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ANCHORED BY A GROUND FLOOR COFFEE HOUSE AND PRIVATE LOBBY. This is a rare opportunity to secure a piece of Mermaid Beach real estate in a brand new boutique apartment building by a multi award winning developer, builder and architect. It doesn’t get better than that! A private rooftop garden, entertainment retreat and exercise sky deck capture uninterrupted ocean and hinterland views as well as the glistening lights of Broadbeach to the North. Basement car parking and individual storage bays ensure convenience and security for Neo residents. Call Professionals today for your NEO information kit. www.neomermaidbeach.com.au LUKE HENDERSON 0409 599 507 luke@prohenderson.com.au

PRICED FROM $455,000 •• SELLING NOW – rare opportunity in the coasts most tightly held suburb •• Prime location, beachside of the Gold Coast Highway Mermaid Beach •• Thoughtfully considered sophisticated open plan design •• Boutique building of only 32 homes each with private balcony •• Walking distance to major world class amenities •• Body Corporate from just $61* per week •• Construction has commenced with completion forecast* for approx. September 2018

*Disclaimer: information correct at the time of printing (December 2017), all interested parties should make their own enquiries.

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173 OLD BURLEIGH ROAD Broadbeach

Beachfront Apartment in 'Verve' An Opportunity Not To Be Missed!

Step inside this ultra stylish beachfront apartment and be captivated by the spectacular ocean views that are on offer.

Perfectly positioned opposite the beach and Broadbeach park, there is nothing to interrupt your view of the coastline stretching all the way down to Coolangatta! Imagine waking to the sound of the waves rolling in and having your morning coffee as you gaze at the beautiful sunrise over the Pacific Ocean, or watch the whales play as they pass by during whale season..... • Spectacular ocean views • Generous size bedrooms

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2143 / 2633 GOLD COAST HIGHWAY Broadbeach

Sellers instructions are clear.

Broadbeach "Bel Air" Towers. Privacy is paramount at this dual key apartment on the 14th floor. First class resort facilities include: - 2 pools - indoor heated & outdoor, spa, sauna, gym.

Walk to beach, restaurant, Pacific Fair and Casino. On entering this apartment, you will be amazed at the uninterrupted views that are enjoyed by both bedrooms, lounge dining and the fulllength balcony. Any cook will enjoy the well-appointed kitchen that is all part of this open plan living.

• Amazing resort facilities • Indoor & outdoor Swimming pools • Spa

Hot Summer Auction: Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, Tuesday 23rd January, Registrations from 5:30pm

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Restructuring Property to Retire Right Putting property in our personal names to speed up the process with no real consideration of other structures is common.

The impact of this decision is significant and should be discussed with an accountant who understands and can explain the impact.

Why don’t we seek additional advice when purchasing a property? Quite simply, cost. We outlay money on stamp duty, bank fees, conveyancing, building inspections and agent fees. Why would you need advice?

Let’s consider our clients, Harry and Betty. They are property lovers and are two of the most emotional investors we have met, approaching every decision with caution after previously receiving bad advice.

The outcome for Harry and Betty focuses on cash flow, structure/strategy and contingency, with a goal to retire on $120,000 pa so they can spend time with their family.

Considering the cash flow and structure of their properties, we calculated it was worth paying stamp duty to transfer the properties to another structure. They are now protected in one of the most secure environments. Achieving asset protection is a benefit, however the tax savings are greater.

On the current structure of the properties, there was not enough to retire on by their own standards.

Their tax savings now equate to $30,000 per year in the first 10 years and then over the following 10 years, $50,000 per year in tax is saved.

Harry and Betty plan to be in retirement for a long while, and over $2 million in tax savings will remain with the family instead of being paid to the ATO. With such significant savings from one decision, how will you consider your structure?

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Clear Island Waters

New Owner Urgently Required!

Wow, what an opportunity! Blink and you will miss this bargain Our overseas investor liquidates due to the introduction of land tax surcharge. The owner has no option but to sell! Put this entry level Clear Island Waters home at the top of your must inspect list as this will represent outstanding buying. Whether you are an investor or a renovator looking for a quality home to put your own stamp on, you won't want to miss this! Set on a large 731m2 block this well presented 4 bedroom brick and tile family home offers great potential to further capitalise on its sought after location. Perfectly positioned in the highly sought after enclave of Clear Island Waters,

4 the home is within walking distance to Surfers Paradise Golf Course, schools and parks and within close proximity to an array of shopping centres, schools and amenities.

• Quality brick and tile family home with fantastic renovation potential • 4 bedrooms, including master with ensuite • 2 bathrooms • Spacious floor plan • Large living areas - bright and airy throughout • Central, well sized kitchen • Expansive, secure grassed yard with plenty of room for pool • Automatic double lock up garage for 2 cars, plus 2 more

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LUKE HENDERSON 0409 599 507 luke@prohenderson.com.au CINDY KATENE 0418 118 506 cindy@prohenderson.com.au www.prohenderson.com.au

history

6 GOLD COAST HERITAGE SITES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

ALTHOUGH OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY SEEMS RELATIVELY NEW IN COMPARISON TO SOME DOWN SOUTH, SETTLERS ACTUALLY BEGAN ARRIVING HERE IN THE 1700S AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF HERITAGE SITES DOTTED AROUND THE PLACE TO PROVE IT. We’ve rounded up six of the most unique so you can spend the weekend brushing up on your local history.

You’re welcome.

MATEY MEMORIAL, SURFERS PARADISE You may have unknowingly had a selfie with this little guy but as a Gold Coast local, you should get familiar with Matey, the homeless dog who called the streets of Surfers Paradise home for over 12 years. He was a true Gold Coast icon befriending many tourists and locals as a loyal companion.

Matey was mainly known for walking home revellers from Jim Cavill’s hotel during the 1940s and 1950s.

You can find this mascot’s memorial statue in Cavill Park right across from Melba’s in Surfers Paradise.

KIRRA SHELTER SHED, KIRRA Kirra is home to one of the world’s most famous surf breaks, the Kirra Beach Pavilion (also heritage listed) and old school, iconic Gold Coast fibro beach shacks. While driving around the headland towards Cooly, you may have noticed the cute little shelter overlooking the ocean. It’s not only a great place to hide from the scorching sun, it’s also got some time on its back, over a century to be precise. Early photos of Kirra beach show the shelter in place by around 1916. The Kirra Shelter Shed makes for a great viewing platform and is the perfect spot to watch whales play out in the ocean.

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MAID OF SKER, NERANG Nerang was one of the Gold Coast’s founding suburbs so it’s no surprise a lot of heritage listed sites can be found there. One such site is the Maid of Sker, an old iron paddle steamer built in 1884, lying next to the Nerang River in Bischoff Park. From 1893 to the early 1930s it transported sugar cane and other produce up and down the Albert, Logan and Nerang rivers.

The Maid of Sker is a great little history lesson on how things were back in the day.

THE PINK POODLE NEON SIGN, SURFERS PARADISE

The iconic Pink Poodle Motel built in 1967 along the Gold Coast Highway and Fern St drew many tourists (especially honeymooners) to the Gold Coast. One of its standout features in a time of motor travel was the brightly lit neon sign featuring a strutting pink poodle. The motel has since been demolished but the famous sign has been preserved and can now be found close to its original location on Fern Street.

Tricky to get a selfie with, the sign has been immortalised on local t-shirt brand, The Undercurrent due to its importance to the Surfers Paradise community.

ST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, COOLANGATTA St Augustine’s Church in Cooly is the only church on the Coast resembling the Italian Romanesque style. The building opened in 1926 and was designed by J. P. Donoghue, changing the skyline in Coolangatta with its campanile of 110 feet (33 metres). For the local Catholic community, the church became the focus for both social and spiritual life, and continues to serve that purpose today.

(FORMER) TALLEBUDGERA POST OFFICE, TALLEBUDGERA The old Tallebudgera Post Office is one of the oldest surviving buildings found on the Gold Coast today. It was built in 1878 and operated for almost a century until March 1958. This super cute building consists of a small, single roomed structure with a veranda at the front. It is constructed from timber in the style known as ‘board and batten’. You can find this historic site at 17 Trees Road in Tallebudgera, right next to the veterinary clinic.

Lease Renewals

What action should you take as the owner?

We as property managers cannot control everything. If a tenant gets a pet or has a party, we can only take action as the law allows when it becomes known to us but unfortunately we cannot always directly control the actions of others.

Tenants moving in and out of properties is a fact of life and owners will experience times without rental income during tenancy changeovers. Always leave a minimum of three to four working days between tenancies. This allows time for thorough “vacate inspections” and minimises conflict in the rush to resolve any identified issues and prepare the property for the next tenants.

There are many variables to consider when it comes to lease renewals, however, there are essentially three basic results: 1. Extend the existing fixed-term agreement by agreeing on a new finishing date, or 2. Enter into a new fixed-term agreement, or 3. Do nothing and allow the agreement to revert to a periodic tenancy Many owners prefer tenants to re-sign their fixed-term tenancy agreement on expiry but owners and property managers are unable to force tenants to re-sign. That means we are generally left with only two options: 1. Issue them with two months’ written notice to vacate two months before the lease expires. This means if they don’t or won’t re-sign, another tenant can be sourced as soon as the lease has expired; or 2. Regularly follow the tenant up and ask them to sign a new lease.

However, as you are approaching the end of a lease, you should take the time to stop and think.

Before falling into the easy option of trying to renew the lease, review the inspection reports that you have compiled over the tenancy and examine the rent payment history. Often a closer look at the documented behaviour of the tenant throughout the lease period might make you change your mind about the worth of keeping them as a tenant. There are also many other variables to consider. You have to consider what are your future intentions are and what are the tenant’s future intentions. For example, you might be considering selling the property in the short term.

In Queensland when a fixed-term lease expires the tenants are still bound by all terms of the original lease agreement but the difference is that they can leave with only two weeks’ written notice on a notice of intention to leave (Form 13). This is known as a periodic tenancy.

Periodic tenancies are still very common. They may suit an owner who may wish to sell or renovate a property because they are not tied to an expiry date. Alternately, landlords might agree to a periodic tenancy because they may not want to lose the current tenant.

In either case, fixed-term or periodic tenancy, the tenant is still on a lease and all the conditions of that lease still apply.

This article is an excerpt from Andrew Henderson’s Property Investment Book ‘Property Management in Queensland – An Investors Guide’. Existing clients of John Henderson Real Estate may request their free copy.

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11 LAVARACK ROAD Mermaid Beach

Large Home at Nobby Beach

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Have you always wanted to live the seaside lifestyle? The opportunity presents itself with this large family home over 2 levels, situated so close to patrolled beach, Surf Club and famous Nobby Beach cafes, shops and restaurants.

• 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Study or 6th Bedroom • Double lock up garage • Guest retreat area has separate entrance • Ducted Air-conditioning

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LOCATION 54 Bundall Road Bundall QLD 4217

OPEN HOURS Mon - Sat 9.00am to 5.30pm Sun 10.00am to 5.00pm Public Holidays 10.00am to 5.00pm

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62 TABILBAN STREET Burleigh Heads

DECEASED ESTATE – SEEKING IMMEDIATE CASH SALE – BURLEIGH’S BEST BARGAIN!

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This is the opportunity that you have been waiting for – so many options, you will not find better value than this!

There’s been a lifetime of love in this home; This retro beauty has been in the same family ownership since built 60 years ago and now awaits a new owner to enjoy the position and call it home.

• 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom plus separate laundry • Fully fenced 728m2 block with extra wide 36.2m (approx.) street frontage

LUKE HENDERSON 0409 599 507 luke@prohenderson.com.au CINDY KATENE 0418 118 506 cindy@prohenderson.com.au www.prohenderson.com.au

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Sit back and watch the waves roll in!

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• Stunning ocean views • Prime beachfront location • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Single basement carpark

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When you live beachfront at 'Sandrift', you can spend your days surfing, swimming and jogging along the beach as you are just a hop, skip and jump away from the surf, sun and sand - allowing you to take advantage of the relaxed beach lifestyle that will make you the envy of all your family and friends.

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8 FANTASTIC DEGREES TO STUDY IN GOLD COAST Boasting more than 200 international and domestic education providers including three major universities, the Gold Coast is being recognised globally for its education offerings.

Shannon Willoughby, CEO of Study Gold Coast says it is no accident the Gold Coast is being positioned as an education destination of choice. She says Study Gold Coast is using the sector to raise the profile of the city both nationally and internationally.

“The growth of the education sector is a key part of further diversifying the Gold Coast economy,’’ says Willoughby.

“Not so long ago tourism was the only drawcard for the city and it became trapped in boom and bust cycles.

Now, the city is growing larger, the economy is diversifying and the economy is becoming much more stable.”

Willoughby says the education industry is now Australia’s third largest export industry and globally Australia is the third most sought after education destination in the world. Study Gold Coast is working to ensure the city receives its fair share of international students.

With this in mind, More Gold Coast has chatted to the city’s three universities to uncover some of the most popular and innovative courses on offer to students…

BACHELOR OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY (SCU) Speech pathologists assess and treat adults and children exhibiting acquired or congenital disorders of speech, fluency, voice, language and swallowing.

This distinctive degree at Southern Cross University educates students to become knowledgeable, skilled, empathetic, ethical and innovative professionals who are able to provide effective assessment and intervention for people of different ages.

BACHELOR OF PEDORTHICS (SCU) Pedorthics is about keeping people mobile and getting the best performance from their feet, footwear or orthoses. Southern Cross University is the first in Australia to offer a Bachelor qualification in this field.

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BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (GRIFFITH) This is a specialised degree that teaches about the causes of crime and society’s response through the justice system to address them. It offers graduates career opportunities in policing and

security, intelligence, probation and parole, child protection, crime analysis, courts and justice services, crime prevention and regulatory agencies.

BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (GRIFFITH) A Biomedical Science degree offers students an understanding of health and the methods for diagnosing and treating disease. It is also one of a growing number of study environments using virtual reality technology to provide students with a truly immersive learning environment. The degree

prepares graduates for work in hospitals, health departments, medical research institutes, university and government research organisations, and in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology and other health-related industries.

BACHELOR OF PARAMEDICINE (GRIFFITH) Demand for paramedics in South-East Queensland and Northern NSW currently exceeds supply and this degree prepares graduates for positions in this important field of community health. Through the degree, students are trained to work as a paramedic in a range of traditional and non-traditional settings and are skilled in clinical decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking. They learn about human body systems, paramedic practice, emergency treatment of disease and response to trauma.

MASTER OF NUTRITION AND DIETETIC PRACTICE (BOND) All Bond University’s Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice students complete an international nutrition project abroad to obtain a global perspective on nutrition and dietetics. Projects and activities focus

on the entrepreneurial practice of nutrition and dietetics to develop business management, media and marketing skills.

JURIS DOCTOR (JD) (BOND) Bond’s The Juris Doctor program is an approved degree for purposes of admission as a barrister or solicitor in all Australian jurisdictions. And in conjunction with further study, the program can be used to gain admission internationally, making it immensely popular with our large cohort of

Canadian law students. Students learn Legal research and analysis, Legal writing and drafting, Negotiation and dispute resolution, Advocacy and oral presentation and Client interviewing and communication.

BACHELOR OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA & DESIGN (BOND) The Bachelor of Interactive Media and Design program prepares communicators and designers for careers in the dynamic field of interactive media applied to a wide range of applications. The degree is founded on the growing market power of the creative industries, which are based on design, web and procedural communications. Specialisations within the degree include computer games and digital media design, advertising, film and television as well as communication. All students have complete access to the awesome Level Up Lab and Computing Lab which are specifically tailored for the development of desktop, mobile

and console applications. These include virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing, websites, apps and games.

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COME AND MEET

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GEOFF THE VET RETURNS!

Just months after completing the first Australian Crossing of Greenland’s enormous Ice Plateau South to North and breaking multiple world records in the process Geoff the Vet has a Veterinary home on the GC once more.

In 2008 Geoff the Vet sold his Veterinary Practice in Robina to a Corporate group and has for the best part of a decade been working away from the coast as a Veterinarian and building a name for himself as a professional Explorer/ Adventurer. During this time Geoff has focused his professional veterinary skills on improvements in Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic surgery and also birthed a return to family style veterinary practice with the brand “VETLOVE”.

“The idea with Vetlove is simple… a love for animals, a love for their owners and a love for staff. A simple triad that makes sure that we do the very best for every animal, every time in a modern well equipped environment with staff who love what they do. In short Vetlove is a place where animals genuinely feel the “VetLove”, no rush, no hard sell, just plain old care and attention with the best outcome for the patients as our main focus.” Geoff says.

Geoff has always been passionate about

Philanthropy and in all his recent journey’s has supported the McGrath Foundation, having raised 100’s of thousands of dollars to place Breast Care Nurses in remote regions of Australia. Geoff is probably best know for the Boobsled that he dragged across Antarctica 2013/14 raising over $250,000 AUD for the charity. All of the journey’s since have also been in Pink and this explains the overt PINK branding of VetLove as well !

In support of the McGrath Foundation, each and every visitor to VetLove Nobby Beach will get a chance to spin the VETLOVE WHEEL, whereby donations to McGrath, Free Vet visits, vaccinations, food and other goodies can be won !

Geoff’s partner in VetLove Nobby Beach is Dr Ali Harris. Ali is an extremely passionate and intelligent clinician who’s practice ethos fits well with the VetLove mantra and approach. Dr Ali’s focus is on disease detection, prevention and overall health and lifestyle of each and every patient she treats.

Come on in meet Dr Geoff and Dr Ali at Vetlove Nobby Beach today and grab your chance to spin the VETLOVE wheel !

www.vetlove.com.au Nobby Beach Vet Clinic 07 55727092

HOME (Principal Place Of Residence) Concession*

STAMP DUTY GUIDE QUEENSLAND Mermaid Plaza, 2378 Gold Coast Highway Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 tel: (07) 5575 2844

INVESTMENT Indicative Indicative Figures. Individual INVESTMENT Individual HOME (Principal Place Of* Residence) Concession* Assessments May Vary.

Assessments May Vary.*

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

$1,350,000 $1,750,000

$50,975 $81,150

$650,000

$15,100

$1,750,000

$73,975

$3,000 $8,925

$1,400,000 $1,800,000

$53,850 $84,025

$700,000

$17,350

$1,800,000

$76,850

$350,000 $350,000

$3,500 $10,675

$1,450,000 $1,850,000

$56,725 $86,900

$750,000

$19,600

$1,850,000

$79,725

$400,000 $400,000

$5,250 $12,425

$1,500,000 $1,900,000

$59,600 $89,775

$800,000

$21,850

$1,900,000

$82,600

$450,000 $450,000

$7,000 $14,175

$1,550,000 $1,950,000

$62,475 $92,650

$850,000

$24,100

$1,950,000

$85,475

$500,000 $500,000

$8,750 $15,925

$1,600,000 $2,000,000

$65,350 $95,525

$900,000

$26,350

$2,000,000

$88,350

$550,000 $550,000

$10,600 $17,775

$1,650,000 $2,050,000

$68,225 $98,400

$950,000

$28,600

$2,050,000

$91,225

DUTY

$600,000 $600,000

$12,850 $20,025

$1,700,000 $2,100,000

$71,100 $101,275

$1,000,000

$30,850

$2,100,000

$94,100

$81,150

$650,000 $650,000

$15,100 $22,275

$1,750,000 $2,150,000

$73,975 $104,150

$1,050,000

$33,725

$2,150,000

$96,975

$84,025

$700,000 $700,000

$17,350 $24,525

$1,800,000 $2,200,000

$76,850 $107,025

$1,100,000

$36,600

$2,200,000

$99,850

$86,900

$750,000 $750,000

$19,600 $26,775

$1,850,000 $2,250,000

$79,725 $109,900

$1,150,000

$39,475

$2,250,000

$102,725

$89,775

$800,000 $800,000

$21,850 $29,025

$1,900,000 $2,300,000

$82,600 $112,775

$1,200,000

$42,350

$2,300,000

$105,600

$92,650

$850,000 $850,000

$24,100 $31,275

$1,950,000 $2,350,000

$85,475 $115,650

$1,250,000

$45,225

$2,350,000

$108,475

$95,525

$900,000 $900,000

$26,350 $33,525

$2,000,000 $2,400,000

$88,350 $118,525

$1,300,000

$48,100

$2,400,000

$111,350

$98,400

$950,000 $950,000

$28,600 $35,775

$2,050,000 $2,450,000

$91,225 $121,400

$1,350,000

$50,975

$2,450,000

$114,225

$101,275

$1,000,000 $1,000,000

$30,850 $38,025

$2,100,000 $2,500,000

$94,100 $124,275

$1,400,000

$53,850

$2,500,000

$117,100

$104,150

$1,050,000 $1,050,000

$33,725 $40,900

$2,150,000 $2,550,000

$96,975 $127,150

$1,450,000

$56,725

$2,550,000

$119,975

$107,025

$1,100,000 $1,100,000

$36,600 $43,775

$2,200,000 $2,600,000

$99,850 $130,025

$1,500,000

$59,600

$2,600,000

$122,850

$109,900

$1,150,000 $1,150,000

$39,475 $46,650

$2,250,000 $2,650,000 $102,725 $132,900

$1,550,000

$62,475

$2,650,000

$125,725

$112,775

$1,200,000 $1,200,000

$42,350 $49,525

$2,300,000 $2,700,000 $105,600 $135,775

$1,600,000

$65,350

$2,700,000

$128,600

$115,650

$1,250,000 $1,250,000

$45,225 $52,400

$2,350,000 $2,750,000 $108,475 $138,650

$1,650,000

$68,225

$2,750,000

$131,475

$118,525

$1,300,000 $1,300,000

$48,100 $55,275

$2,400,000 $2,800,000 $111,350 $141,525

$1,700,000

$71,100

$2,800,000

$134,350

$121,400

$1,350,000 $1,350,000

$50,975 $58,150

$2,450,000 $2,850,000 $114,225 $144,400

$1,750,000

$73,975

$2,850,000

$137,225

$124,275

$1,400,000 $1,400,000

$53,850 $61,025

$2,500,000 $2,900,000 $117,100 $147,275

$1,800,000

$76,850

$2,900,000

$140,100

$127,150

$1,450,000 $1,450,000

$56,725 $63,900

$2,550,000 $2,950,000 $119,975 $150,150

$1,850,000

$79,725

$2,950,000

$142,975

$130,025

$1,500,000 $1,500,000

$59,600 $66,775

$2,600,000 $3,000,000 $122,850 $153,025

$1,900,000

$82,600

$3,000,000

$145,850

$132,900

$1,550,000 $1,550,000

$62,475 $69,650

$2,650,000 $3,050,000 $125,725 $155,900

$1,950,000

$85,475

$3,050,000

$148,725

$135,775

$1,600,000 $1,600,000

$65,350 $72,525

$2,700,000 $3,100,000 $128,600 $158,775

$1,200,000

$42,350

$3,100,000

$151,600

$138,650

$1,650,000 $1,650,000

$68,225 $75,400

$2,750,000 $3,150,000 $131,475 $161,650

$1,250,000

$45,225

$3,150,000

$154,750

$141,525

$1,700,000 $1,700,000

$71,100 $78,275

$2,800,000 $3,200,000 $134,350 $164,525

E

vidual

$144,400

PRICE PRICE

DUTY DUTY

$250,000 $250,000

$2,500 $7,175

$300,000 $300,000

PRICE

*Plus a further 3% for$73,975 purchases by a$2,850,000 Foreign persons $137,225 $1,750,000

$147,275

$1,800,000

$76,850

$2,900,000

$140,100

$150,150

$1,850,000

$79,725

$2,950,000

$142,975

$153,025

$1,900,000

$82,600

$3,000,000

$145,850

$3,200,000 $157,350 $1,300,000 $48,100 *Stamp Duty Amounts shown are for Australian Residents and must be confirmed with your solicitors

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