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Real Estate For Sale Benowa Waters Estate>>View this property

This large established family home was built by the owners in 1995 and has been extensively renovated throughout including all brand new appliances.

Situated in the exclusive Benowa Waters Estate.. a boaters paradise.. an idyllic lifestyle for professionals and families. Rare north east to water home…with skyline views of Surfers, direct access to main river and ocean for boat lovers.

The home has a wonderful welcoming feel as soon as you walk through the door and sets a lasting impression, perfect entertainer, with formal lounge, large kitchen, dining living room and meals area flows to the undercover outdoor area with lovely views of the pool and surfers skyline.

•This quality real estate has room for extensions for anyone wishing
to add extra rooms as desired

If you are looking for a home that has warmth and character with unparalleled views, and you refuse to compromise on quality and style then viewing this home is a must for the astute buyer.

Just some of the quality features include:

•Modern Mediterranean style home, pristinely maintained tiled floor throughout ground floor

•Outdoor entertainment area over looking in ground salt water pool & Bali hut

•Establish gardens with numerous conifer trees

•Designer kitchen, new solid Rosewood kitchen with luxury 40ml granite tops throughout , brand new De’Longhi oven, hood & De’Longhi hob, brand new Fisher Paykel dishwasher

•Spacious open plan design… for indoor/outdoor living

•4 large bedrooms plus study or 5 bedroom three bathrooms one en-suite

•Master bedroom gorgeous en-suite with deep spa

•Ground floor office or optional 5th bedroom as required

•Plantation Shutters and good quality blinds throughout

Vendor will consider selling certain pieces of furniture and large garden ornaments if desired.

Land: 838sqm block
Municipality: Gold Coast
Close to Schools Shops and Transport

GENUINE INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRIES ARE MOST WELCOME FOR INVESTORS READY TO BUY- PHONE +61 7 55 278904

OFFERS INVITED OVER AUD $1.600.000

Freehold Motel Holbrook For Sale - Visit this business>>

This business would ideally suit a 1st time Motel buyer or someone wanting to purchase a secure financial home and business lifestyle and is situated halfway between Sydney and Melbourne on the Hume Highway.

The Motel has stable trading figures for the last 4 years.

The Motel is easily run by a husband and wife team and casual housemaids generally 2 – 3 hours per day. (Some day’s only one) I f the Motel is fully Booked we need three)

The Laundry, Sheets, Towels, Pillow Cases are supplied by a Laundry Service and we launder all the other Linen requirements owned by the Motel. Hand Towels, Face Washers, Bathmats, Tea Towels, Shower Curtains, Bedspreads blankets etc.

The Motel comes with comprehensive inventory of all necessary items to operate and maintain the Motel on a daily basis including all Food, Toilet Rolls, Breakfast Cereals, Motel P/C’s and cleaning and pool materials including a Ride on Mower.

Holbrook is a friendly community of approx 1400 people with good shopping facilities, Doctor, Hospital, Ambulance, Chemist, Banks, Post Office, Schools, and Sporting Facilities, situated close to large Regional Centres

The Motel is well set out on 2 acres with a three bedroom residence, large lounge/dining, family room, modern kitchen with Dish Washer and a secure well fenced yard ideal for children or pets, reception area and spacious garage and storeroom. Separate from the 16 Motel Units.

The two rows of eight units which face each other have attached undercover parking at the rear allowing direct access through the unit’s rear doors and the front doors opening onto a large grassed area with outdoor tables and chairs, a children’s playground, B.B.Q facilities and a large Security fenced in ground swimming pool. Also included is a one acre fenced paddock at the rear of the Motel with two access gates and a water supply.

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Enjoy The Lifestyle…Go on, you deserve it!

This large prestigious home situated at Lakes is on offer it for sale. Situated on the lakes edge and a stone’s throw to the private Hyatt entrance, this is a free-standing, 450 square metre (50 square) two storey residence. Although currently used as a family home, the design will suit the discerning buyer looking for either a permanent home or an exclusive holiday retreat.

Entry to the house is via a peaceful walled courtyard, and the lower mezzanine encompasses large living, and dining area overlooking the heated spa and lake.

The ground floor also features:-

Kitchen with (granite bench tops, Miele appliances, walk-in pantry, and large galley to excite the gourmet chef to whip up a meal.
Informal dining and lounge room, and opening onto the lakeside covered patio and heated spa

Large covered entertaining area to entertain your guests overlooking the lake
large two car garage with buggy bay, and internal access to the house - there is also a separate fully shelved storage room,
laundry with access to the private drying court.

The neutral colours of the walls, the subtle shade of the Porcelain tiles, the extensive use of glass on the side overlooking the lake and the 3 metre ceilings combine to create a delightfully airy and spacious quality to the ground floor level of this lovely home.

An elegant staircase leads to the home’s second storey. Above the stairs and second floor is a large area suitable for a media room or play area for children.

The master bedroom is very large indeed, with a walk through wardrobe into a large en-suite with spa.

The other three bedrooms all have their own en-suites for the comfort of guests or family.

Practical in design and impressive in appearance, This property is beautifully positioned to take in the views, catch the morning sun and enjoy the sea breezes.
Situated in the exclusive Lakes estate with private access to the Hyatt Resort and its world-class facilities, this fine property offers a lifestyle only few will be privileged to enjoy.

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Greens leader Bob Brown has urged Australians to restore the balance of power in the senate to the Greens as Australia goes to the ballot November 24th

In his address to the National Press Club as part of the 2007 election Australian Greens Party leader Bob Brown reminded Australians that this election should be about restoring a strong independent senate that can and will hold that government to account.
“This election is all about the senate and restoring it to its proper role as house of review and backstop for the people,” he said.

The Balance of power may very well determine the outcome of the very issue that divides the nation; Work Choices.

“Our vote will only matter when the major parties disagree. For instance if a Rudd government brings in strong climate change policy and the coalition opposes it, the Greens and the balance of power will determine the result”.

“Alternatively if Labor and the Coalition support further tax cuts for the rich instead of a pay rise for pensioners, we have to grin and bear it. Our vote would be irrelevant. It’s important to note therefore that the Greens would not be able to prevent any legislation being passed, or insist that any legislation be passed, unless we were supporting either Labor or the Coalition”

Mr Brown said that the Greens would “use the balance of power responsibly, just as we have in the West Australian senate in 2001 during the resources boom”.

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Home & Business For Sale Weipa QLD

Ash Palms has an occupancy level of just over 81% and already has 20% bookings for 2008. Grossing between $300,000-$400,000 pa and with small outgoings, this motel-style complex returns a nett profit that most businesses can only dream of. Tenants are mainly government and contractor workers with long term rentals common. General rates this year have been $135 per night. It is a freehold business on 2 titles and could be separated into 4 and 6 unit complexes in future if required. All accounting and booking records are available. Ideally the units are easily run by 2 people and has a separate caretaker’s quarters adjoining the pool.

Located within walking distance of the beach, newsagency, post office, chemist etc., all contained in 2 shopping centres opposite Ash Palms. The units operate on a casual overnight basis with most stays of around 4 days. They are also capable of providing long-term leases as they are large 2 storey apartments. Accommodation in Weipa is almost impossible to obtain unless booked well in advance and Ash Palms are typically booked out between 1-2 months prior to a client’s stay. The complex is only 3 years old and is made from rendered and core filled cement blocks.
Features-
* 10 fully self contained apartments
* 2 bedroom caretakers quarters
* All units with kitchens, TVs, DVDs, Internet connections, computers [opt.], fully furnished, telephone PABX commander system
* 2 single and 1 double/queen size per apartment
* low maintenance swimming pool
* lush tropical garden area
* close to all shops
* off-street parking
* separate office/reception building

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Cafe Business For Sale

BUSINESS ONLY FOR SALE :

Conditions of Sale: WIWO

Details:
* Extremely affordable and long lease is available to the new owner;
* Great Tourist location with picturesque drive to Upper Lansdowne;
* Magnificent country and escarpment views whilst dining;
* Business can be run business by single person on occasion but there is a need to have staff on call. Staff also required when catering for group bookings and functions
* Reliable, honest & well trained local staff (who are also willing to be on call);
* Council approval for day and evening trading
* Serves coffee/tea, cake, sandwiches, light meals & “real” meals;
* Current owners cook all cakes, slices, scones, hot foods, etc. to ensure quality control;
* Presently used as cafe/craft/bric a brac which can be expanded or opportunity for alternate business venture;
* Income from sale of consignment Craft and Honey;
* Opportunity to use part of the café as a small residence for single person;
* Upper Lansdowne community is involved in Dinner/Theatre Shows (twice yearly), Craft Group & Shows, Garden Club, Open Gardens, Community Garage Sales, Bingo, Belly Dancing, Yoga, Scrapbooking, Young People’s Theatre Group, Fairs, Bush Dances, BBQ’s, etc. which bring visitors to the area and the cafe.

The current owners did not require live in accommodation but with some small changes single accommodation is possible on the premises. Own full bathroom would be available following very minor alterations on a second bathroom which would be used by customers. Also a lounge area could be made available but would need to use cafe kitchen/dining room. The cafe does not contain a separate self contained residence;

Greatest Features:
* The Vision Splendid: a name that inspires and adds to the imagination;
* Enormous good will built up in a short space of time with locals & visitors;
* Wonderful community atmosphere;
* Groups returning on a regular basis (names & phone numbers available);
* Regular repeat business from nursing homes, retirement villages from Port
Macquarie to Forster/Hallidays Point to Nabiac;
* Coastal climate, a quality country lifestyle with wonderful atmosphere & views;
* Opposite the local school and on the school bus run;
* 20 minutes to Wingham or Taree: 40 minutes to great beaches, national parks & rivers;

Café Seating:
* Verandah (front). (approx. 16 seats-good for visitors with dogs);
* Glassed Room with views (off verandah – approx. 24 seats comfortably); with a fireplace in the dining room.
* Verandah (back facing view – approx. 25 seats) plus numerous other areas.

Business Details:
* Great potential for single accommodation on the premises;
* Luncheon and group bookings through to December
* Extremely busy with Christmas in July bookings and have repeat
* Small weddings have been held on the premises
* The current owners have brought to this business a wealth of experience with long years of restaurant/café ownership in country, city & tourist areas. Thus, they have put into place business concepts and strategies for continued long term business trading.

The Australian dollar hit new record highs of 90 US cents this week, after the domestic jobless rate fell to a fresh 33 year low.

The fall to 4.2 per cent in September - the lowest level since November 1974 - from 4.3 per cent in August, stoked speculation of another interest rate rise next month, pushing the unit higher. 

When the Australian dollar is doing well against the US dollar, this obviously means that the greenback is feeling, well, rather green. Texas Republican congressman and Presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul is running on a policy that more people in America and here in Australia should be listening to and talking about. 

For once an aspiring leader of the free-world is actually leading by example and not by force and sees the U.S’s foreign policy as being one of the major sources of their economic woes. He has been voicing loudly that the Greenback’s value has been gutted because the U.S doesn’t have an export market anymore, instead it exports dollars to the world, which devalues the currency, and the world accepts it hand over fist. 

During the October 9^th Republican GOP Debate on MSNBC, Dr. Paul exemplified why he is gathering a groundswell of grassroots support all across America, raising more money on-line than any other Republican candidate, topping $5 million, as well as more donations from members of the armed forces than any of his fellow candidates, not surprising when he is the only anti-war Republican candidate. When asked about his feelings and questions on the bonanza that is the hedge funds market Paul said,”I think this is not a consequence of free markets. What is happening is a transfer of wealth from the poor and the middle class to the wealthy. This comes about because of the monetary system that we have when you inflate a currency or destroy a currency, the middle class gets wiped out so the people who get to use the money first, which is created by the Federal Reserve System, benefit. So the money gravitates towards the banks and to Wall Street. You see that’s why we have more billionaires today than ever before. Today this country is in a recession for a lot of people. Michigan knows about it, poor people know about it, the middle class know about it, Wall Street doesn’t know about it, Washington D.C doesn’t know about it, but it is because of the monetary system and the excess of spending. As long as we live beyond our means we are destined to live beneath our means, and we have lived beyond our means because we are financing a foreign policy that is so extravagant and beyond what we can control, as well as the spending here at home, and we are depending on the creation of money out of thin air, and it is nothing more than the debasement of currency. It’s counterfeit, and it is a natural, predictable consequence that you’re going to have people benefit from it and you’re going to have people suffer when you print money. So if you want a healthy economy you have to study monetary theory and work out why it is we are suffering, and everybody doesn’t suffer equally or this wouldn’t be so bad. It is always the poor people, people on retired incomes, that suffer the most, but the politicians and those who get to use the money first, like the military industrial complex, make a lot of money and they benefit from it”.  

So what happens here in Australia when someone gets hold of the economic reigns in the White House again? The horse may have bolted but Dr Paul seems to know how to get it back in the yard and locking the gate, by returning to a gold and silver standard. Something that Kennedy had put officially back on the books upon his discovery of the corrupt world federal reserve banking system and his refusal to no longer stand by idle, and something that no President since has been game to enact or overturn.

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