NORTHSHORE LIVING ISSUE #18 by RAY WHITE MIAN GROUP

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Words from the Principal, Ali Mian

Welcome to the last edition of Northshore for 2022. We are delighted to share our astronomical success for this year and thankful to all our valued clients who helped us achieve a great 2022. Covering all corners of the Northern Gold Coast, the Mian Group have been consistently selling at all-time high, record prices.

Update on the Property Market

The Gold Coast market has seen an increasing demand for homes across the region! Properties have been selling quickly, whilst property value and median home prices in many areas have increased. Further, the Gold Coast will be experiencing an exponential trajectory of growth over the next 10 year period with the upcoming Olympics, where the Gold Coast will be showcasing its glitz and glamour on an international stage. This means that there is no better time to enter the market!

It is good to see that compared to other major cities our local real estate market has remained steady even amidst the Reserve Bank Australia’s interest rate hike, due to interstate migration being strong. Rental returns are good and steady. Compared to many other investment opportunities in other industries, real estate has proven to be the most stable, lucrative and profitable investment opportunity. Not only do you achieve good rental returns, but you are also able to claim depreciation and eventually capital gains.

Auction,

auction, auction! January Auction Spectacular

Thinking of Selling? Our upcoming January Auction Spectacular is Northern Gold Coast’s largest Auction Event. That is why there is no better time to sell or to buy! Indeed, Auctions remain a popular method of sale, which is why our Group’s auction clearance rate remains at approximately 78%.

Properties from entry level and apartments to affordable homes, development sites and mega mansions will be up for Auction under one roof on Monday, the 30th January at the Sheraton Grand Mirage, Main Beach at 5pm.

If you are looking to sell, we also have a range of flexible, tailored marketing options available. We also have an extensive international and national database to assist you in finding the best buyer!

Contact us today to discuss more on 5528 8878 and miangroupauctions@raywhite.com.

Why the Mian Group?

Throughout 2022, Our Group have achieved numerous street and suburb records. Our team consists of 65 property specialists along with a dedicated property management team. We also have an inhouse Marketing team striving to promote your property in the best possible way.

With the holidays approaching this is the best time to promote your property. Reach out to one of our elite and experienced sales experts who will manage all your property needs with confidence. Our dedication to our clients is why we are ranked within the Top 3 Ray White Group offices in all of Queensland.

Our Group has office locations in Runaway Bay, Arundel, Pacific Pines, Paradise Point and Sovereign Islands, and is the largest Group on the Northern Gold Coast. When you appoint our Group to assist you, whether it be to buy, sell or invest, you have the resources and databases of one the most successful, national real estate companies on your side. We look forward to assisting you with all your property needs, whether it be buying, selling, or renting.

I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and hope 2023 brings you and your family good health, success, and happiness.

I also wish to take a moment to thank all our loyal clients for helping us achieve a successful 2022 and for all our valued partners for assisting in the production of this magazine.

Kind regards, Ali Mian

Principal/Director 0415521721 ali.mian@raywhite.com Chairman Elite Business Award Winner 19/20, 20/21, 21/22. Ray White Mian Group

Runaway Bay 07 5528 8878

1/445 Oxley Drive Runaway Bay

Sovereign Islands 07 5564 2408

Shop 1, The Sovereign Mile Sovereign Islands

Arundel 07 5584 6300 Shop 15/230 Napper Road, Arundel

Paradise Point 07 5501 3700 8 Bruce Avenue Paradise Point

Pacific Pines 07 5644 0300 Shop 12, 31-37 Pitcairn Way Pacific Pines

NorthShore LIVING

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

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

NorthShore Living is 68 page luxury magazine that showcases property and lifestyle in the Coast. It’s a competition free magazine with high end finishes, professionally designed and printed in full colour.

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In 2023, Gold Coast residents will get to experience an event that I believe will become the envy of other Australian cities – the Pacific Airshow.

This show, which runs over three days at Huntington Beach, California, has never been held outside the United States before.

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

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

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

Tom Tate Mayor Gold Coast

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GOLD COAST’S, PROPERTY LAW EXPERTS.

Buying or selling property? Then you will want to engage Affinity Lawyers, the leading property lawyers on the Gold Coast, to handle your transaction.

‘‘With Affinity Lawyers, you are reassured your conveyancing is in the most capable hands – Solicitors with the highest levels of property law experience.”

– Dr Anna Williams

BUYING. We deal with all residential property purchases, including vacant land, strata/body corporates and commercial purchases.

SELLING. We can assist with all residential and commercial property sales, including preparing and reviewing contracts, negotiating any request during the transaction and attending settlements.

EXPERIENCED. Qualified, experienced and professional solicitors with comprehensive, up to date knowledge of property law.

APPROACHABLE. Our friendly and helpful conveyancing team are on hand to answer all of your questions and guide you through the process.

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EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. Our team of leading Gold Coast Lawyers are able to assist in a range of ancillary legal matters such as estate planning structuring, family law, taxation, commercial and corporate law. admin@affinitylawyers.com.au

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Limited enrolment opportunities for Years 5, 9, 10 and 11 in 2023 are currently available

Our community is comprised of familes who care for one another and lift each other up. Diverse and connected, Saint Stephen’s is a place where you feel you genuinely belong.

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SPG LAWYERS

Buying or selling real estate can be rewarding and life-changing. It can also be stressful unless you are in safe hands. That is why it is important to have the right people assisting you, to achieve a smooth and successful transaction.

Short Punch and Greatorix are experts in Property Law. With over 40 years’ as a major firm on the Gold Coast, we have the experience to assist you every step of the way, so that you can spend less time worrying about the legal details.

No matter how large or small your transaction, we are here to help. Here’s a little bit of what we provide:

Act in relation to sale and purchase of any real estate

Liaise with the agent, your finance broker and financier to achieve a smooth transaction Keep you informed every step of the way; Ensure that your file is under the control of a Solicitor

Assist with ATO clearance certificates Great team including Mandarin speaking professional staff

Experienced in all areas of Body Corporate law, so can explain all Body Corporate matters to you

Once the transaction is finalised, assist you with Estate Planning like preparing/updating your Will FIRB Applications

Matthew Brook matthew.brook@spglawyers.com.au

Paul Jones paul.jones@spglawyers.com.au

30th January largest Au for Northern �at Sherraten

• Beautifully finished chefs delight - gourmet style kitchen • Grand entrance - screened doors, tiled floors, internal columns • Spacious living both formal, family areas carpeted • Lush lawns, manicured gardens & 3 x 3 shed • In-ground swimming pool fully paved, glass pool fencing • Zoned reverse cycle air conditioning, Security alarm system • Triple garage with bench workshop area • Stunning family home, completely renovated to high precision standard • Huge open plan kitchen raked ceilings, breakfast bar, dining area, pendant lighting • Undercover alfresco entertaining area spanning out to the 8m x 4m swimming pool • Manicured easy to maintain gardens and pathways

PRIALA LEGAL

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

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

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

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All orders placed through Aqua Blinds and Screens are custom made in our Stapylton factory using high-quality and the latest materials including Crimsafe and the very latest machinery. We take pride in all of our work and therefore all orders are handled with care from the start of the process right through to the end.

We give every customer the choice between manual operation or automatic with both options being durable and easy to use.

We are a family owned business living on the Gold Coast. Our factory is centrally located in Stapylton.

When you appoint the Ray White Mian Group, your property is in the best hands possible. Our strict selection criteria and resourceful managers will not only protect your property and your interests, they will also ensure that you receive the highest possible returns from the letting of your property. Our rental arrears are remarkably low and our vacancy rate is absolutely minimal. As we manage your property, through empathising with the needs of our clients and our tenants, our gracious touch is felt by all we encounter.

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It happens. One day you wake up and there’s a credit card debt, a car loan and two maxed out store cards.

And while it can easily get out of control, it’s just as easy to make your debts manageable again.

Consolidating all your debts into your mortgage means a lower interest rate and a single repayment every month. So you’ll not only pay less, you’ll worry less too.

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Contact me today for a no obligation review of your finances.

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M: 0431 088 089 | P: 07 5528 8878 mehdy.asady@loanmarket.com.au loanmarket.com.au/mehdy-asady

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THE GOLD COAST HINTERLANDBEST THINGS TO DO AND SEE

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

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

SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK

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

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

EASY TO ACCESS LOOK-OUTS

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

BEST OF ALL LOOKOUT

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

CANYON LOOKOUT

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

GOOMOOLAHRA FALLS LOOKOUT

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

DANCING WATERS CAFÉ

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

HIKES YOU’LL HAVE TO LEAVE THE CAR BEHIND FOR

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

PURLING BROOK FALLS CIRCUIT

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

TWIN FALLS CIRCUIT

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

WARRIE CIRCUIT

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

There’s plenty of wildlife to see in our hinterland

Purling Brook Falls is a short 4km circuit.

Views from The Best of All Lookout

The Gold Coast Performance Centre located in Runaway Bay is a unique health and fitness facility. As a local Centre, we provide our members with a gym that has all of the equipment and facilities they need to achieve high-level health and fitness results.

Situated under high sails, our huge facility is naturally ventilated by fresh sea breezes blowing off the nearby Broadwater.

Our friendly, experienced staff are always on hand to make you feel at home, help you use our equipment and ensure you get the most out of your workout.

Memberships start from $17.45/week.