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Protecting our green and open space is critical as the Gold Coast continues to welcome thousands of new residents annually.

The strategy has been co-created with partners and the community to ensure the right actions are in place so everyone can play their part in protecting the Gold Coast environment.

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s Mayor, I recently launched a key initiative, titled Our Natural City Strategy.

This plan builds on our long-term commitment to protect the city’s biodiversity and natural environment.

Today, we have around 13,636 hectares of City-owned conservation estate - an area equivalent to over 19,000 football fields.

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Despite being one of the fastest growing cities in Australia, the Gold Coast has retained over half of the city in native vegetation and undertaken three strategic land acquisitions over the last two years, contributing an additional 57.8 hectares to connect critical nature corridors and working towards the City’s target of 51% native vegetation cover.

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70 LAKEVIEW BOULEVARD, MERMAID WATERS THE LAKES PRECINCT IN MERMAID WATERS 5 BED + RUMPUS/STUDY 5.5 BATH 2 CAR 1 POOL 701M2 $3,349,000 Welcome to 70 Lakeview Blvd, Mermaid Waters – an epitome of practical elegance, crafted by a renowned builder, this stunning home offers the ideal waterfront lifestyle.

Nestled in the exclusive enclave of The Lakes, this property showcases a unique blend comfort and modern functionality.

Experience 42 squares* of immaculate living space. This “as new” home buying opportunity features five spacious bedrooms, each boasting its own en-suite, providing a private retreat for all family members.

This gem features three separate living areas, a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces with a dedicated alfresco dining area, perfect for entertaining guests or simply relishing the serene water views. The home also boasts a modern saltwater pool, leveled with the house for easy access, inviting you for a refreshing dip anytime.

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142 SANTA CRUZ BLVD, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS

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142 SANTA CRUZ BLVD, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS A SURPRISE INSIDE! 4 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR 1 POOL AUCTION ONSITE 9TH SEPTEMBER 12:30PM Positioned on a 601m2 allotment, this property effortlessly balances spacious luxury with a manageable footprint. Discover the allure of expansive living across four generously proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Two separate living areas allow for versatile arrangements to suit your lifestyle.

The heart of this home is the sleek modern stone kitchen, outfitted with top-of-the-line Bosh stainless steel appliances, an induction cooktop for precision cooking, and a zip tap for instant convenience.

Features at a glance: √ Easy care 601m2 allotment √ No rear neighbour, backing onto a park √ 4 good sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms √ Sleek stone kitchen with Bosh appliances √ 4 split cycle air-conditioners for all year comfort √ Large outdoor entertaining area √ Saltwater pool with new chlorinator

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41B FAIRWAY DRIVE, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS

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41B FAIRWAY DRIVE, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS FREE STANDING MODERN ABODE 4 BED + MEDIA/STUDY 2 BATH 2 CAR 1 POOL 411M2 $1,600,000 PLUS Everything you could possibly want, a pristine Features at a glance: meticulously presented 4 bedroom plus media √ 4 bedroom plus media, 2 bathroom room home with a sparkling salt water pool. √ Opulent master suite on ground level, opening to a private courtyard The property’s easy care allotment further √ Large kitchen with stone bench top, stainless enhances its appeal, making it an excellent steel appliances, 900mm induction cooktop choice for busy individuals who value low and oven maintenance living. With a well-designed √ Huge separate media room/office on the layout, with the master bedroom and living upper level areas located on the ground level, providing √ Covered alfresco outdoor entertaining convenience and accessibility. area, overlooking the pool

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4 ROTORUA PLACE, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS

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4 ROTORUA PLACE, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS PRESTIGE CUL-DE-SAC POSITION IN CLEAR ISLAND WATERS 5 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR 1 POOL 678M2 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Nestled within a quiet street in the renowned suburb of Clear Island Waters, boasting 5 bedrooms or the option of 4 bedrooms plus a media room, this residence effortlessly combines privacy and functionality in its design.

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0427 463 586 Gold Coast community-focused eatery, Oscar Italia on Varsity Parade is the place to head in Varsity Lakes for pizza, pasta and family-friendly dining.

With a nod to owner Leisa’s favourite poet Oscar Wilde, this casual eatery offers mezzanine dining alfresco and an amazing outdoor courtyard, while indoors, ideal for overdue catch-ups, with a drink of choice. From a ‘people pleasing’ menu, perhaps start with beef ragu arancini and arrabbiata sauce, or calamari fritti, shaved fennel and rocket salad, with lemon dill aioli. For the main, twirl your fork around pasta plates of fettuccine, with prawns, chilli, garlic and basil in a white wine Napoli sauce; or slice your knife into Duck Cannelloni, fresh pasta with confit duck forfilled showing this adand forest mushrooms in a cream sauce, parmesan, lemon and black truffle, watercress and radicchio.

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Clear Island Waters for over 29 years

Oresti Astras is a name familiar to most Clear Island Waters residents and a name synonymous with the prestige Clear Island Waters property market having been the owner of the business for over 28 years. He commenced his career in property in the eighties as the sales and marketing manager for the McWilliam Property Group, lead by one of the masters of the industry, the founder of PRD Real Estate, Mr Alex McWilliam.

In 1994 Oresti was appointed to market 78 exclusive homes in the newly developed Moorings estate of Clear Island Waters, during this time, naturally he fell in love with the suburb and in 1997 he realised his passion for selling homes and opened the doors of his own real estate business. He has nurtured the business, elevating it to be positioned as the dominant agency in the area. The development of the business over the years has included the steady growth of the property management department and the accomplishment of over 1200 sales in Clear Island Waters alone.

Oresti’s passion for his role, is all encompassing: from maintaining overall control of the business to managing a small team of professionals and maintaining an unsurpassed sales record.

Consistently selling more properties in the area than any other agent, including major waterfront homes, there is little doubt that Oresti is the premium property specialist in the area and he attributes the key to this success as having established long term relationships, strong credibility and trust with both buyers and sellers in this sector of the market.

Providing quality advice is the cornerstone of the business, well known by valuers, banks, real estate agencies, developers and clients alike as the authority on Clear Island Waters.

Oresti attributes his success to his small but talented team of professionals who always put the person before the sale.

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95-97 JOHNSTON STREET, SOUTHPORT 8 LUXURY TOWNHOUSES NEAR COMPLETION 3 BED + STUDY 2.5 BATH 2 CAR This brand new estate is situated in a prime location with close proximity to several amenities including Griffith University, hospitals, retail and transport links and within walking distance of the Gold Coast’s beautiful Broadwater Parklands.

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GCMARINE BUILDS MARINA IN FIJI AFTER REDEVELOPING THE MARINA AT THE ICONIC MARINA MIRAGE ON THE GOLD COAST’S BROADWATER, MARINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY GCMARINE HAS SET SAIL TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC WITH A MAJOR CONTRACT FOR A SUPERYACHT MARINA IN FIJI.

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“Having such an iconic project under our belt put

to design, supply and install a full turn-key marina

GCMarine on a global scale as marina manufacturers

for Fiji Nawi Island off the fast-developing tourist

with the in-house ability to design, develop and also

hotspot of Savusavu.

deliver these projects,” he said.

Under the $8.9 million build contract, the marina was

constructed on the Gold Coast then transported to Fiji where

“Our clients like that we are able to carry out the project from concept to completion.”

it is expected to be a major attraction for the burgeoning

He said the growing reputation of the Gold Coast

array of superyachts that have taken to the seas amid a

Marine Precinct, Australia’s premier boating hub housing

boom in the multi-billion-dollar global luxury boat industry.

110 luxury boat and marina facility manufacturers on the

GCMarine Managing Director Matt Browning travelled to Savusavu to oversee the installation of the marina.

He said the 130-berth marina, including 17 superyacht berths, had been designed to handle a Category 5 Cyclone and included all the amenities of a world-class facility.

shores of the Gold Coast’s Coomera River, was behind the acceleration of the local industry. Austrade and the Fiji High Commission had also supported the Nawi Island project, he said.

“Export projects are vital for the health of the marine

“Freight and shipping to get from Australia to Fiji and

industry. With Covid, everything stopped so suddenly, but

then on to the other Fiji island has been quite a challenge,

as we move through Covid the marine industry is thriving.”

however local Fiji companies welcome the project and have been a pleasure to deal with,” Browning said.

GC Marine recently won two awards at the 2023 Australian Superyacht & Marine Export Awards. In the

“With Fiji being known for cyclones, it was imperative

Commercial Category the company won the Commercial

for the success of the project that a system was chosen to

Marine Project/Design or Manufacturer of the Year for their

be able to be adapted for the climate there.”

creation of Australia’s first floating Beach Club, La Luna,

Browning said the GCMarine system could be built

located at Marina Mirage on the Gold Coast. The project

anywhere in the world. The company had also completed

involved the installation of over 13 custom-made floating

projects in Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Indonesia and

pontoons, offering a luxurious swimming experience

New Zealand as well as across Australia.

complete with palm trees, gardens, daybeds, and cabanas.

However, it was the Marina Mirage development that

They also won the 2023 Australian Marine Exporter

bolstered the Gold Coast company’s profile, elevating its

of the Year award with the judges impressed by GC

international credentials as demand continued to grow

Marine’s export sales, resulting from their involvement

globally during the Covid health crisis, he said.

in the recently completed Nawi Island Marina project in

The Marina Mirage project included decommissioning,

Fiji. With the completion of the project, GC Marine has

demolishing and removing the 77-berth marina, before

established themselves as a major player in the South

designing and constructing the new marina that was

Pacific market for large-scale exports and has provided

completed and handed over in October 2022.

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HORIZON BOULEVARD, SANCTUARY COVE NEW ESTATE NEAR COMPLETION, INSPECT TODAY! 3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR STARTING FROM $1,475,000 Lose yourself in the sophisticated beauty of Horizon, Sanctuary Cove’s most prestigious collection of homes. Located within Sanctuary Cove’s elevated park side precincts, these beautifully appointed homes offer the comfort of a tranquil and secure neighbourhood, all the while indulging in views of Sanctuary Cove’s picturesque waterways.

Features at a glance: √ Generous 2700mm ceiling heights √ Porcelain tiles throughout living areas, kitchen, and bathrooms √ Block out roller blinds to living and bedrooms √ 2-person lift, Multi-zone air conditioning √ Porcelain outdoor patio tiles √ Rooftop solar panels, Colourbond roofing √ Undercover golf buggy space, extra large Architecturally designed by award-winning garage with internal storage architect, Jarred Poole, and delivered with the care and quality that Mulpha is renowned for. www.astras.com.au

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Lady Elliot Island

SITUATED ON THE SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is situated at the Southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. The island is regarded as one of the best snorkelling and diving locations on the Great Barrier Reef and is famous for its unspoilt coral reef and amazing array of spectacular marine life. With exceptionally clear water year round, visitors will discover the wonders of this marine national park (Green Zone) and they might even encounter turtles, dolphins and our resident manta rays.

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K’gari (Fraser Island)

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Breaking out of mortgage prison: can easing serviceability buffers help?

Have you been keen to refinance but told you can’t?

You’re not alone. Many Australian households are currently locked into their home loans due to rising interest rates. But some banks have recently started to lower their serviceability thresholds.

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s interest rates have climbed, Australians have refinanced in unprecedented numbers.

In fact, a record high of $21.3 billion in refinancing took place in March 2023, according to ABS statistics – 14.2% higher compared to a year ago.

But some people are now unable to refinance and take advantage of potential savings because they don’t meet lender requirements.

They’re locked into what’s called “mortgage prison”.

What’s mortgage prison?

You see, prudential regulator APRA has guidance in place that requires lenders to stress-test all new mortgage applications at 3% above the interest rate the borrower applies for – even when refinancing.

And since the RBA’s official cash rate has increased from 0.10% to 4.10% in just 13 short months, many mortgage holders are now unable to refinance because they can no longer meet the 3% mortgage serviceability buffer.

But, there is an “exceptions to policy” in APRA’s guidance that states lenders can override the 3% buffer for exceptional or complex credit applications, if done prudently and on a case-by-case basis.

So recently some big players – including Westpac and Commonwealth Bank (CBA) – reduced their refinancing serviceability buffers to as low as 1%, if borrowers meet certain circumstances (more on that below).

Other smaller lenders are making similar moves, including Westpac subsidiaries St George, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA. Many in the industry hope this will reduce mortgage stress and defaulted loans, given the current financial climate of rising rates and inflation.

What are the eligibility requirements?

They differ from lender to lender.

But for CBA you’ll need to have a loan-to-value ratio of at least 80%, a squeaky clean record of

meeting all your debt repayments over the past year, and be refinancing to a principal and interest loan of a similar or lower value.

You’ll need to meet the 1% mortgage serviceability buffer, too.

For Westpac’s new “streamlined refinance”, you must have a credit score of more than 650.

You’ll also need a good track record of paying down all existing debts over the past 12 months, be refinancing to a loan that has lower monthly repayments than your existing one, and meet the 1% buffer test too, of course.

What’s the catch?

Ok, so under CBA’s new policy, for example, borrowers must extend their loan term out to 30 years.

Obviously this can cost you quite a lot in interest over the long run.

For example, RateCity research shows that if you took out a $500,000 loan with a Big Four bank three years ago, and if you applied for CBA’s refinancing offer today, your mortgage repayments could drop by as much as $235 a month.

But over the long run, you could pay up to an extra $32,117 in interest because you’d be extending your loan by an additional three years.

So while this option could help alleviate some financial stress now, you may have to pay for it over the long run – there’s a bit to weigh up.

Are the recent serviceability changes right for you?

Give us a call today to find out more about refinancing and successfully navigating serviceability thresholds.

We can guide you on ways to improve your chances of refinancing success and help you escape “mortgage prison”.

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Driven & Enthusiastic Emma Phillips is a passionate real estate agent born and raised on the Gold Coast. Emma’s love for real estate began at a young age, and she is excited to be pursuing her dream of helping others find their dream homes. Emma’s commitment to providing exceptional service to her clients is unwavering.

With a focus on building strong relationships, she goes above and beyond to understand her clients’ needs and deliver personalized solutions.

Emma brings a fresh perspective and a genuine desire to help her clients. She has a deep knowledge of the local property market and is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the industry. Emma has already demonstrated her ability to connect with clients and provide them with valuable insights and advice.

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Our focus is intentionally wide, enabling us to address multiple challenges simultaneously, simply providing a lifeline to people, communities and environments in need, without restriction. With open ears and an open heart, we listen to the community and act promptly for humanity with compassion, commitment and care.

OUR STORY

OUR WORK

In 2014, BRAUS Fight, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu attire brand was born, conceived by two young Australian/ Brazilian families with a shared vision to change the world. To the naked eye of the jiu-jitsu industry and it’s followers, the brand was conceived with the purpose of growing the sport and providing high quality, reliable, modern gear to train and compete in. This was never the only purpose. The brand established itself comfortably in the market place before introducing it’s primary purpose of setting out to create a better tomorrow for the world. It was, since conception, the plan to leverage the success of BRAUS Fights exposure for the greater good of all in the form of a not-for-profit which aspires to create an equal minimum standard for heath & wellbeing, education & opportunity globally. Put simply, to touch hearts and change lives.

Our focus is intentionally wide, enabling us to address multiple challenges simultaneously; simply providing a lifeline to people, communities and environments in need, without restriction.

With open ears and an open heart, we listen to the community and act promptly for humanity with compassion, commitment and care.

Our community based Rolling 4 A Reason initiative was the original gateway for our social work, with over 20 projects completed before in 2022, BRAUS Foundation was born. Our legally registered ACNC charity (Australian Charities and Non-For-Profit Commission) has branches in Australia, Brazil, Nepal and Pakistan where we run localised projects supporting those in dire need of help.

Some of our current projects spread across the globe include: • Providing all basic needs for orphanages; including quality education • Building water wells, providing access to clean and safe drinking water to rural communities • Food drives, providing food basics to families with nothing • Building a well equipped school, supporting 6 rural villages with no education options • Providing financial support and opportunity to disadvantaged children and young adults • Sponsorship, gear and memberships to those recognised as having disabilities and those facing mental health challenges.

OUR 100% PROMISE – WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

BRAUS Foundation is a privately run not-for-profit charity focused on impact, relying completely on volunteers with a shared vision to Change Lives. Our unique 100% transparency model guarantees all funds donated reach our projects in full. We ensure this by covering all operating costs of the Foundation via philanthropists, including BRAUS Fight. Donors can rest easy knowing their funds are doing what they were intended for.

WHAT YOU DO TODAY, CAN CHANGE LIVES.

To make a worthwhile contribution or learn how else you can be a part of the journey, visit our website brausfoundation.com or follow us on Instragram QR CODES below.

FINAL THOUGHTS.

Making a difference, Changing Lives, creating a better tomorrow… it’s an infinite journey available to us all. We’re always only one choice away from making a positive difference to another. Anyone can change a life. Always choose kindness.

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INVESTMENT Indicative Figures.

Individual Assessments May Vary.

PRICE

DUTY

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

$550,000

$10,600

$1,650,000

$68,225

PRICE

DUTY

PRICE

DUTY

$600,000

$12,850

$1,700,000

$71,100

$250,000

$7,175

$1,750,000

$81,150

$650,000

$15,100

$1,750,000

$73,975

$300,000

$8,925

$1,800,000

$84,025

$700,000

$17,350

$1,800,000

$76,850

$350,000

$10,675

$1,850,000

$86,900

$750,000

$19,600

$1,850,000

$79,725

$400,000

$12,425

$1,900,000

$89,775

$800,000

$21,850

$1,900,000

$82,600

$450,000

$14,175

$1,950,000

$92,650

$850,000

$24,100

$1,950,000

$85,475

$500,000

$15,925

$2,000,000

$95,525

$900,000

$26,350

$2,000,000

$88,350

$550,000

$17,775

$2,050,000

$98,400

$950,000

$28,600

$2,050,000

$91,225

$600,000

$20,025

$2,100,000

$101,275

$1,000,000

$30,850

$2,100,000

$94,100

$650,000

$22,275

$2,150,000

$104,150

$1,050,000

$33,725

$2,150,000

$96,975

$700,000

$24,525

$2,200,000

$107,025

$1,100,000

$36,600

$2,200,000

$99,850

$750,000

$26,775

$2,250,000

$109,900

$1,150,000

$39,475

$2,250,000

$102,725

$800,000

$29,025

$2,300,000

$112,775

$1,200,000

$42,350

$2,300,000

$105,600

$850,000

$31,275

$2,350,000

$115,650

$1,250,000

$45,225

$2,350,000

$108,475

$900,000

$33,525

$2,400,000

$118,525

$1,300,000

$48,100

$2,400,000

$111,350

$950,000

$35,775

$2,450,000

$121,400

$1,350,000

$50,975

$2,450,000

$114,225

$1,000,000

$38,025

$2,500,000

$124,275

$1,400,000

$53,850

$2,500,000

$117,100

$1,050,000

$40,900

$2,550,000

$127,150

$1,450,000

$56,725

$2,550,000

$119,975

$1,100,000

$43,775

$2,600,000

$130,025

$1,500,000

$59,600

$2,600,000

$122,850

$1,150,000

$46,650

$2,650,000

$132,900

$1,550,000

$62,475

$2,650,000

$125,725

$1,200,000

$49,525

$2,700,000

$135,775

$1,600,000

$65,350

$2,700,000

$128,600

$1,250,000

$52,400

$2,750,000

$138,650

$1,650,000

$68,225

$2,750,000

$131,475

$1,300,000

$55,275

$2,800,000

$141,525

$1,700,000

$71,100

$2,800,000

$134,350

$1,350,000

$58,150

$2,850,000

$144,400

$1,750,000

$73,975

$2,850,000

$137,225

$1,400,000

$61,025

$2,900,000

$147,275

$1,800,000

$76,850

$2,900,000

$140,100

$1,450,000

$63,900

$2,950,000

$150,150

$1,850,000

$79,725

$2,950,000

$142,975

$1,500,000

$66,775

$3,000,000

$153,025

$1,900,000

$82,600

$3,000,000

$145,850

$1,550,000

$69,650

$3,050,000

$155,900

$1,950,000

$85,475

$3,050,000

$148,725

$1,600,000

$72,525

$3,100,000

$158,775

$1,200,000

$42,350

$3,100,000

$151,600

$1,650,000

$75,400

$3,150,000

$161,650

$1,250,000

$45,225

$3,150,000

$154,750

$1,700,000

$78,275

$3,200,000

$164,525

*Plus a further 7% for purchases by a Foreign person & entities

$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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