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A sneak peak at the June edition of boutique magazine

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Lending for Self-Managed Super Funds

Finance

Until recently, restrictions would not allow self managed super funds to purchase real estate in Australia.

Now, it is possible for a person to purchase a property in Australia using their superannuation and utilise the tax benefits and other features of the home loan.

Home loans for a self managed super fund (SMSF) can be complex and it is recommended that you … Continue Reading »

The Advantages of Buying a New Home

Market talks

No matter what the economic climate, buying a new home always has advantages. Whether it’s added flexibility, efficiency or modern conveniences, there are many reasons that being the first owner of a home makes more sense than ever.

Ease of Maintenance Thanks to vast improvements in the efficiency and durability of building materials, new homes don’t require as much upkeep … Continue Reading »

Emdur hoping price is right

The Sun Herald Domain,   Margie Blok  May 13, 2012

Channel Seven television personality Larry Emdur is having another crack at selling his redundant Dover Heights home. Last September, the 417 sqm clifftop property was listed with price hopes of more than $5 million, but the extensively renovated P&O-style house failed to sell.

Now scheduled for May 30 auction through Daniel Baran of … Continue Reading »

Larry Emdur spins his property wheel of fortune

By Jonathan Chancellor Wednesday, 09 May 2012
// Will the price be right this time? Channel 7 star Larry Emdur and his wife, Sylvie, are having another attempt to sell their redundant cliff top Dover Heights residence.

It’s a contemporary house remaining … Continue Reading »

No point dithering on rates

Finance

By Gerard Minack, head of global developed market strategy at Morgan Stanley.May 2, 2012

The Reserve Bank will make further cuts to the cash rate in 2012, and another 75 basis points seems plausible.

The RBA cut its cash rate target by 50 basis points to 3.75%. Morgan Stanley (and consensus) had expected a 25bp cut. It seems the key to the larger-than-expected cut was the larger-than-expected decline in inflation, reported last week.

The RBA … Continue Reading »

Welcome to our third edition of boutique magazine which coincides with the Mercedes-Benz Australian Fashion Week!

BOUTIQUE

For a dazzling week all eyes will be on Sydney and all the fashion-action of the shows.  Here young emerging designers will rub shoulders with our finest designers to present their collections to buyers, red carpet celebrities, retailers and journalists.

 

It is at events such as these that our amazingly creative and driven young designers may seem to suddenly achieve overnight … Continue Reading »

Purchasing property in Australia

Market talks

A guide to overseas buyers
Like most countries, Australia has certain restrictions on foreign investors, but basically, if you are looking to invest here, approval is usually granted if you are purchasing a new property, either complete or under construction.

As an introduction

Real estate can be purchased by anyone who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident provided certain … Continue Reading »

Everything in its Place

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by Angela Webber, Sydney Morning Herald, Domain, May 20, 1999

Look, it’s about feng shui – the art of living in harmony with your environment. It’s recently started to boom in Australia, but is it just a flaky fad or is there really something to it?

Feng shui has been practised in China for more than 4,000 years – which you’d have … Continue Reading »

The Ultimate Entertainer’s Residence in a World Class Location

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Exquisitely finished and impeccably presented 30 Weonga Road, Dover Heights is a magnificent coastal residence occupies a commanding clifftop position overlooking the Pacific. Wrapped in mesmerising 180 degree views, an innovative, bespoke architectural redesign by Andre Baroukh in honour of its P&O heritage has transformed this exclusive, private retreat into a unique entertainer’s nirvana.

Step inside, and you are presented with … Continue Reading »