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25.01.2022 A $3 billion "integrated resort" casino development planned for the Gold Coast Spit has been rejected. Good afternoon Fellow members, THE Queensland Government has terminated a planned multi-billion dollar resort and casino on the Gold Coast, saying that there needs to be a balance between environmental and commercial concerns.... The resort, which had the backing of Chinese company ASF, was to have been built on Crown land on the Spit at Southport with a five tower integrated complex including a casino. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the decision is based on ensuring the "best long-term solution" for the Gold Coast, and says the Government will move forward with a community-led master plan. "Like many Queenslanders, I have enjoyed visiting the Spit for decades," Ms Palaszczuk says. "We need to ensure that character is preserved for future generations. The Spit offers great opportunities for job creation through tourism, entertainment and recreation. "What the Spit really needs now is a master plan to revitalise it and increase its benefit to the Gold Coast as a community asset." "To be clear, this is not a decision that rules out a future Integrated Resort Development on the Gold Coast." The Government says the new master plan will ensure the Spit remains a low-density area with a maximum three storey limit to apply to any redevelopment. It is expected the master plan will take 18 months to complete. Its believed that the decision will not affect moves by Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate to push for construction of a cruise ship terminal in the area. Chat to you soon!
25.01.2022 Good morning fellow members, Great to see the rain today as the Gold Coast as it is a refreshing change :) Where is the next wave of growth going to come from now the collapse of the mining boom." ...Continue reading
25.01.2022 Good morning everyone, Now we can all rest up after an intense holiday break Ha-ha!!! Obviously a well earnt break, then we slip in another holiday for Australia Day just to remind us how much we are all missing work :) ONLY JOKING!!!!... As we reflect back on last year I have been amazed on what we have achieved. As for me, it was another year of establishing strong business relationships to secure the stable foundations for the NEW direction of The FIRM. In our long term business plan, created 18 years ago, we continue to maintain our Standard of Excellence with you as we journey through life together. Thank you for sharing :) The FIRM Technologies The FIRM and our team have been continually sourcing new and innovative ways to improve our building systems. As you are aware The FIRM Technologies has been operating now for many years developing and improving on a light weight concrete panel building system for The FIRM Construction Company for modular construction. The FIRM Construction Company This year we are pleased to announce that we are going into full production. This will provide members many benefits for the future which will be published soon. I want to take this opportunity to thank all those people in our team and associates who assisted us with their product knowledge, financial support, advise and genuine interest over the years. Thank you!!!! The FIRM Future Fund We have been working on many strategies over the past few years to move all our old property investments as they diminish their used by date. Many of you, through the advice of Asset Finance have structured your property port-folios substantially. Remember when we all bought our first investments together paying between $60,000 to $80,000 each. Now those properties are worth more than $300,000 to $500,000+ each... Remarkable!!!... Thank you for your faith in sharing our vision for the future. We have been carrying out our due diligence on a corporation as part of our ongoing commitment of service to you to provide a solution to sell all your old properties. We are currently trailing our first old secured estate development sale in Coomera which should be finalised early next month. If successful then stay tuned when we relaunch our BRING OUT YOUR DEAD campaign when we stage and release each old development estate for sale. This will give you the opportunity to re-invest in The FIRM for higher returns. More about this later! In the meantime, stay HEALTHY, WEALTHY and WISE!!! Welcome to 2018! Kindest regards,
23.01.2022 SYDNEY PROPERTY SHOWCASE Good afternoon fellow members, All these public holidays have certainly made great relaxation times for us all however I guess the penalty is that our work load becomes unbearable especially if you are travelling....Continue reading
22.01.2022 Good afternoon Fellow members, As many of you are aware I have been working diligently on perfecting sustainable modular construction for the past 16 years. It all started when we continued to improved a light weight recyclable concrete wall panel. ...Continue reading
21.01.2022 Good afternoon fellow members and friends, My apologises for the absence with our regular Newsletters recently as I have been distracted looking at ways we can improve The FIRMs service for the future. As many of you are aware we are constantly improving our standards of service to incorporate innovative opportunities. One of these opportunities that has been considered is Real Estate CROWD FUNDING....Continue reading
21.01.2022 Good morning fellow members, I am very excited to announce that Gai and Neil have just arrived at the Chateau de Mauran in France to prepare a television program on the Chateau in preparation for our announcement for our first community lifestyle investment. Follow them on either http://villagetovilla.com/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/villagetovilla/... They are two experienced media professionals and members of The FIRM for past 12 years. They hit the road with their cameras and lap tops. They are pet and housesitting, tasting the life from Village to Villa - living like the locals. They are producing a television series with a total of 13 episodes ready for television to be shot in 4 countries. This month they have been given permission to televise the Chateau so The FIRM members can have a true in-site on how our community lifestyle investment will work for the future with exciting returns. Please follow them through social media and give them your support for this very difficult assignment :) In the 2016-17 Federal Budget announced on Tuesday May 3, we heard about a number of proposed changes, mainly around contributions to super and to tax. Now that we know what the future may hold if these proposals are passed, how might the changes affect you and your family? Email me for a brief round-up of what the proposals could mean for you, your finances and your lifestyle. We hope you find it helpful and know it might raise some topics you would like to know more about. If you have any questions about how these proposals might affect you, please contact your adviser. Have a wonderful Mothers Day with our very special mums who we have to spoil at least once a year :) Until next time stay HEALTHY WEALTHY WISE!!!
21.01.2022 Good morning fellow members, The FIRM has had many enquiries recently as the Queensland Governments generous offer is coming to a close within the next 79 DAYS as the FRENZY continues. Theres now just under three months left to take advantage of the recently increased $20,000 First Homes Owners Grant offered by the Queensland Government. Up from $15,000 since the 1st of July 2016, the extra $5,000 added to the grant ends on the 30th of June 2017 for brand new homes under $...750,000. Check out to see if you qualify - Click here Are you looking to buy your first home? First home buyers, take note: Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt recently announced an increase of $5,000 to the Great Start Grant, meaning the total grant is now $20,000. All first home buyers purchasing newly constructed property under $750,000 are eligible to apply for the grant. The increase to the Great Start Grant will apply from 1 July 2016 for 1 year only, this is great for first home buyers looking to buy, new or off the plan. Its the first major increase to the Great Start Grant since it was established in September 2012, replacing the previous First Home Owners Grant established in 2000. FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW: The previous Great Start Grant has been renamed and as of July 1 2016 it is now called the Queensland First Home Owners Grant The$15,000 Great Start Grant applies to contracts dated between 12th September 2012 and 30th June 2016 The $20,000 Queensland First Home Owners Grant is not available to replacement contracts where there was a previous contract entered into before 1st July 2016, meaning you cant rescind a contract and sign a new one on the same property to claim the increased grant Contracts entered into from 1st July 2016 for that financial year will be eligible to apply for the boosted $20,000 Queensland First Home Owners Grant To apply for the current grant you must be buying or building a brand new home valued at under $750,000 First home buyers may also be eligible for a stamp duty exemption for homes under $550,000, which is an additional kick start to entering the market. There is nothing like a brand new home, or the feeling of buying your first home and with these incentives on offer and interest rates at all time lows, it is certainly an interesting time to be looking at the property market. If you want to check your eligibility for the Queensland First Home Owners Grant, you can visit Queensland State Governments dedicated page by clicking here. So if you have the capacity to consider your very first home and you qualify for the FIRST HOME OWNERS GRANT then I strongly recommend you contact us immediately before it is too late to arrange your finance as their are thousands of applications waiting for approval! Also a wide selection of brand new homes and apartments around Australia to choose from. Avoid disappointment and call us today! In the meantime stay HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE!
20.01.2022 Out with the OLD & IN with the NEW!!!
20.01.2022 Good afternoon Fellow members, Congratulations to all those members who invested in all these developments and more in the Coomera region with us back in the early days as now the $470 million Westfield Coomera Town Centre will open next year after decades of planning. The shopping centre is under construction on a site next to Coomera Train Station and just 500m from the M1 and will feature 140 speciality shops where we drove around pointing out where the Coomera College was... going on Foxwell Road. Among its major tenants will be Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Target and a cinema. The 59,000 sqm site off Foxwell Road will be transformed into a new benchmark dining, lifestyles and entertainment destination. Among its features will be a bright alfresco dining precinct which will be open alongside a fashion retailer area. Construction is well-advanced and will continue into 2018 when it will be completed just months after the end of the Commonwealth Games. Stand by now and watch our investments grow rapidly as Coomera has been predicted according to Core Logic the Gold Coast is experiencing more rapid growth than Brisbane. It seems that much of the demand across these regions is coming from acceleration in internal migration to Queensland, and where buyers from Sydney and Melbourne are using substantial equity earned to secure lifestyle properties in the state." Said Core Logic analyst Cameron Kusher. Enjoy your week ahead and stay tuned for the next exciting episode in the world of The FIRM :) In the mean-time stay HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE.
20.01.2022 EOFY Check List Good afternoon Fellow members, Time is running out to get your financial house in order before June 30. This is especially the case for anyone who has funds available to make a large cash injection into their superannuation retirement savings before the rules change....Continue reading
20.01.2022 Found EXTRA CASH for YOU How it works Contact Mark Gannon, Managing Director, Lost Money Detectives - 0425 708 113 ... Mark will ask you for relevant questions so he can carry out some forensic investigation (NO WIN/NO FEE) Mark will contact you to explain the process to recover YOUR lost money. Mark and Barbara Gannon have been personal friends for many years who have established The Lost Money Detectives. With over 30 years experience, offer a fully managed claims service and co-ordinating all the Government holding authorities. Their goal is to make the whole process as seamless as possible for all parties. They never ask for any upfront fees and prepared to offer all members of The FIRM a discount for their services. So dont forget when speaking to Mark that you mention The FIRM. Average minimum claims from $10,000 to over $1m. Some of the companies they have assisted in the past are - Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Harvey Norman Pty Ltd. "The GOOD GUYS Brookfield Multiplex Transfield Holdings Brickworks Pty Ltd. Colliers International Fraser Coast Council Swinburne University of Technology BMW Sydney just to name a few!!! Testimonials Some of Lost Money Detectives Clients have kindly given permission to list their phone numbers & relevant contact details on the attached Client Testimonials. They encourage you to make contact with them directly to ask them any questions that you may have regarding our service. CLICK HERE - See what our clients really say about us - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly! Book NOW and take advantage of the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT and mention The FIRM. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me direct. In the meantime stay HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE! Chat soon!!!
19.01.2022 Good afternoon fellow members, There are some amazing predictions here..what the future holds is anyones guess. I am sure you will find this very enlightening though and really give us all something to think about. .........,, BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!...Continue reading
19.01.2022 SPECIAL Christmas Message December 2016 Good afternoon fellow members, The best Christmas present ever for both Annette and I as we are now the very proud grandparents to our first grandchild. Natasha and Tim are both doing well even though exhausting times. Her name is London, who is absolutely gorgeous, weighing in at 7lb 8oz, now home resting up preparing for Santa :) ... I was checking out the new extensions to Robina Shopping centre recently and was shocked to see all the pelicans stacked as a Christmas Tree which I thought was awesome and very clever depicting THE TRUE GOLD COAST On behalf of all our dynamic team at The FIRM and my family we wish each and every one of you a beautiful Christmas and a safe happy holiday. We all thank you for your ongoing support over the years and look forward to continue our strong relationship for the years ahead. Your comments, thoughts and contributions of constructive ideas throughout the year have been very important to us to constantly improve our standard of excellence, we are honoured that that you are part of our ever growing team of over 10,000 members. Wishing you, your family and friends a wonderful Christmas, with love, laughter, and a prosperous year ahead for 2017. Have a great Christmas holiday and we will chat soon! We will be closed during the Public Holidays ONLY and looking forward to see many of you during your holiday break here on the Gold Coast. Stay HEALTHY, WEALTHY and WISE until next time!!! Kindest regards, John Ibbitson
19.01.2022 In the last quarter of 2017, month-on-month home value growth rates slowed considerably. In October and November there were little capital gains achieved across most capital cities. However, across the year growth remained very positive in most markets. Darwin and Perth were the exception, where growth was still in negative territory during 2017. The good news for these markets is that analysts are expecting them to pick up somewhat this year, as employment and economic grow...th look set to improve in both regions. In terms of capital growth around the nation, the outstanding performer for 2017 was Hobart at +12.25% pa. 2017 Interest Rates Even though we havent seen an official rate rise from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) since 2010, interest rates did increase for both owner-occupiers and investors in 2017. On average, owner-occupier variable interest rates went up by 0.15% pa and the average variable investor loan went up by 0.34% pa. Lenders indicated that the reasons for these increases outside of RBA movements are their increasing costs, other economic factors and a crackdown on risk management by regulatory bodies like the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). Whats in store for 2018? CoreLogic is predicting the RBA will make no rate increases during 2018. This is good news for new home buyers, property investors and current home owners alike. 2018 will be a great time to focus on paying down your mortgage whilst interest rates remain low. The slow-down in home value growth during 2017 is a sign the nations property market may be cooling. According to CoreLogic, the softening in the market is being driven by restrictions on interest-only loans by APRA. This restriction has significantly reduced property investment activity and therefore there is less competition to drive up prices. This is good news for first home buyers and we should see this sector of the market pick up during the first quarter of 2018. Call us now for a home loan health check. An increase of 0.15% pa (or in some cases more) on your home loan can amount to a significant rise in your mortgage repayments however our lending market is still very competitive. If youve had your home loan for a while, now is the time to talk to us about a home loan health check. Well be happy to compare the market to see if we can secure you a better rate with a different lender. Remember, were here to help you to manage your mortgage and support you to achieve your property goals in 2018. Please give us a call for a chat about your plans. Wed love to hear from you! Kindest regards,
19.01.2022 Good afternoon fellow members, The best early Christmas present ever for both Annette and I as we celebrated being very proud grandparents to Londons 1st birthday and Christening last week. A spectacular event at St. Johns Cathedral and then the joy to see her so excited, being showered with many presents from everyone has made an early Christmas a memorable occasion.... On behalf of all our dynamic team at The FIRM and my family we wish each and every one of you a beautiful Christmas and a safe happy holiday. We all thank you for your ongoing support over the years and look forward to continue our strong relationship for the years ahead. Your comments, thoughts and contributions of constructive ideas throughout the year have been very important to us to constantly improve our standard of excellence, we are honoured that that you are part of our ever growing team of over 10,000 members. Wishing you, your family and friends a wonderful Christmas, with love, continue blessings, laughter, and a prosperous year ahead for 2018. Have a great Christmas holiday and we will chat soon! We will be closed during the Public Holidays ONLY and looking forward to see many of you during your holiday break here on the Gold Coast. Stay HEALTHY, WEALTHY and WISE until next time!!! Kindest regards, John
18.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone, Trust all the Dads had a great relaxing day yesterday for Fathers Day. The Gold Coast weather was perfect Spring day :) I want to share this great article written few months ago for the Gold Coast Bulletin....Continue reading
17.01.2022 INSPIRED by LIFESTYLE + DRIVEN by OPPORTUNITY Good afternoon everyone, Firstly I would like to thank all those members who responded to our quick question on the Motor Homes which have been overwhelming. Contacting most of you who responded has allowed us to design a specific Motor Coach that we believe could satisfy most of the members. Stay tuned for more details soon! ...Continue reading
15.01.2022 BACK TO WORK WE GO!!!! Good afternoon fellow members, For all those members still on holiday break you should be back to work like the rest of us . ONLY JOKING!!!!... What a very active Christmas/New Year it has been here on the Gold Coast catching up with many surprise visits from many new and long term members from around the Globe. I guess this is why we are located on the Gold Coast :) A special thank you to Q Property Law, Asset Finance and our developers for their wonderful support keeping their doors open during the festive season, again, going beyond the call of duty! Thank you to all those members recommending The FIRM over the festive season to their friends and relatives who have recently joined us. Thank you to all those new members who have joined us recently as we introduced you to a true pedigree of professionals who are all working quietly in the background to ensure that your journey with The FIRM is a wonderful and seamless experience as we have provided to thousands of members in the past. Thank you for your confidence and on going support. Remember sharing this information is the best compliment you can give us all. We are now PROUD GRANDPARENTS to London Leigh Kealley I want this opportunity to share this with all our grandparent members for the wonderful feeling it is to have your first grand child. There is nothing like a grand child to put a smile on your face, a lump in the throat and a warm feeling in your heart! The best Christmas present ever for both Annette and I as we are now the very proud grandparents to our first grandchild. Natasha and Tim are both doing well even though exhausting times. Her name is London, who is absolutely gorgeous, weighing in at 7lb 8oz. Now home resting up preparing for a big year for 2017 deciding on what outfits to wear each day that were provided from all the Aunties and Uncles over Christmas... Talk about perfect timing :) Thank you Tash and Tim for this beautiful gift as it should be declared HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY every day :) Looking forward to see you soon! Stay HEALTHY, WEALTHY and WISE until next time!!!
12.01.2022 Good morning Fellow Members, It gives me great pleasure to share with you this interview with long time friend and business colleague Andrew Bell, Ray White, Surfers Paradise with Mr. Bob East newly appointed Chairman of Tourism Australia and this is what they had to say about the future of the Gold Coast which is exciting news for all of us as property investors. It is great to be with you today, especially because I have with me one of the great drivers of the Gold Coast, M...r Bob East, who is the CEO of Australias largest accommodation provider, Mantra Group, and very significant in driving tourism here on the Gold Coast. Of great significance is the fact that Bob has just been appointed as Chairman of Tourism Australia. The most important role in tourism in the entire country. Questions to Bob East: How do you measure how healthy the tourism is in Australia and the Gold Coast? Who are the main visitors? Are we getting saturation in the domestic market? Other than China, what is the next biggest growth market for tourism in Australia? The Commonwealth Games is quickly approaching, and the spend in the sporting industry is increasing. How do you see the Commonwealth Games giving a legacy to the Gold Coast? We used to depend on beaches, theme parks etc. to attract tourists. We are now broadening our attractions, however, how important are theme parks to the Gold Coast? There is a lot of competition globally in the tourist market and capturing those travelers. Looking forward 5-10 years from now, how is Australia and the Gold Coast looking? Please enjoy the above video to hear what Bob has to say. Thanks Bob for a quick overview. We all wish you the best in your new role and as a personal friend, I cant tell you how proud we are to have a genuine, passionate Gold Coaster driving such an important aspect of the Australian economy. Have an enjoyable week ahead as we continue to deliver the latest NEWS & REVIEWS in the world of The FIRM :) In the mean-time stay HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE.
11.01.2022 Good morning fellow members, I want to thank everyone for their kind words expressing their concerns to see if I was okay due to the fact I havent kept everyone up to date with the latest News and Reviews during the month of June. I was honoured to be invited to attend the CHARIS Business Summit in Colorado Springs where like minded influential International business leaders built and developed business relationships taking our organisations to the next level, learning pract...ical business skills, identifying and capitalising investment opportunities at this exclusive conference. Attending the World Class Venue, Charis Business Summit in beautiful Woodland Park, Colorado were some very influential guest speakers including Andrew Wommack, Paul Milligan, Dr. Dean Radtke, Billy Epperhart and Dr. Lance Wallnau sprinkled their magic. A Powerhouse of incredible individuals packed the Summit from around the Globe, which I was honoured to experience a life changing direction for the future with an almost supernatural connection... I have been blessed!!! The Texan hospitality continued at the 10,000 feet altitude in the Rockies where the incredible wild life was plentiful. In fact a new fawn was born on the front lawn of Paul & Patsys home were I was staying. Todd, the son of our guest speaker Dr. Dean Radtke invited me out to explore the Rockies, his company "Above the Clouds Adventure Tours was an awesome experience driving very powerful quads along the logging trails. This would be something that you have to put on your BUCKET LIST to do!!! I was amazed at the cost of living over there where dining out most nights was so affordable compared to Australia, however have to note that the average wages was $8.00 per hour yet the service was impeccable. Dont forget to tip! Housing was incredible with good quality, well located, well priced with higher than normal rental returns. The down side is no tax deductions for depreciation of the property. Fuel costs are .50 cents a litre so there is no wonder why they all drive the big cars, trucks and RVs. Driving on the wrong side of the road was a bit of a challenge yet got used to it except for the speed limits are in Miles per hour OPPS!!! The red Corvette was the ultimate experience with a huge V8 just burbling along untamed, naturally without the roof made me feel unleashed, sense of freedom even though I was in the Car-yard :( Next trip, when I have more time, I will lease one for $70.00 per day :) There are many other details I wish to share with you so stay tuned for another exciting episode as we consider the USA and the USA considers Australia for future investments. In the meantime stay HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE! Kindest regards, John Ibbitson Founder Direct: +61 414 888 186 URL: www.the-firm.com.au
10.01.2022 Good afternoon fellow members, As you may recall last June I attended the Charis Business Summit in Colorado USA. Im happy to announce that the Business Summit is coming to Australia in March this year. I learned so much from this conference meeting and made such great Business connections from all around the world. I highly recommend that you attend.... The guest speakers have all taken companies to multi-million dollar levels while walking in integrity and applying Biblical principles. These men started Charis Business School in Colorado and they still teach there today. They are leaders in both the business and spiritual realm. They want to teach you how to maximize your financial life! Please watch the video in this email and browse through all the information about the Charis Business Summit being held at SeaWorld Convention Centre. Seating is limited to only 450 people so please register as soon as possible. The Charis Business Summit, located on the beautiful Gold Coast of Australia, consists of 4 power-packed days taught by the leading Christian business minds of our time. Our 3 world-class guest speakers will teach you how to: Create organisational structures that encourage growth and expansion. Develop team models that build leaders and promote cross communication. Establish business systems and practices that will launch your business or ministry to the next level. All of which, youll be able to implement immediately upon completion of this conference. Event Details The Charis Business Summit will be held on 30 March - 02 April 2017 at the SeaWorld Resort Conference Centre, Gold Coast. Your registration includes: 4 Powerful Days of Strategic Business and Ministry Development Breakout Training Workshops Interactive Q & A Sessions Complimentary Wi-Fi (rooms & conference centre) Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea Provided Discounted Access to 3 Gold Coast Theme Parks Special Discounted Hotel Rooms Available at Sea World Resort; Discount extended 3 Days Prior to & 3 Days After the Conference Screen Shot 2017-01-23 at 6.21.56 pm.png Guest Speakers Build kingdom wealth with these cutting-edge, business experts: Dr. Dean Radtke - Founder and CEO of The Institute of Ministry Management & Leadership. Paul Milligan - CEO of AWMI and Director of Charis Business School Billy Epperhart - Founder of Tricord Global and WealthBuilders. I look forward to personally see you here on March 30th for an action packed and stimulating conference that you will never forget. Book NOW and take advantage of the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me direct. Have a great AUSTRALIA DAY celebrations and chat to you soon! In the meantime stay HEALTHY WEALTHY & WISE!
09.01.2022 Good morning fellow members, I trust you are enjoying another beautiful Saturday in Paradise as we are here on the Gold Coast with crystal blue skies. Exciting progress, moving forward on The FIRM Constructions modular housing, which is very timely to the market place. More about this very soon, so stay tuned!...Continue reading
07.01.2022 Good afternoon Fellow members, Well this week has been a whirlwind of a week preparing for the holiday break as we are reminded that we have only 22 DAYS till Christmas... OUCH!!! Amazing time now as we rush through to decorate our homes with special attention to focus on the Christmas tree that seems to shrink with age. :(...Continue reading
03.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone, Another beautiful day in Paradise... Surfers Paradise that is :) Spring has sprung into full bloom here on the Gold Coast and the weather is perfect, not too hot yet not too cold, perfect one day better the next. Where have I heard this comment before :) ...Continue reading
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03.01.2022 Good afternoon Fellow Members, In case you were not aware we have a Public Holiday, Queens Birthday celebrations today so this will answer your questions why no offices are working today except The FIRM. :) Finally, we had a good saturation of rain yesterday with predicted overcast weather for the rest of the week which is a welcome change from almost drought conditions here on the Gold Coast. ...Continue reading
02.01.2022 BUCKET LIST - YES or NO? Good evening fellow members, My feet have not touched the ground since my return back from Dallas, Texas.... So many things happening in my world that it will make your head spin, some very exciting news that I will be announcing very soon, mixed with some serious immediate challenges for the future, however more about this later. If you remember, going back a couple years ago we conducted a survey on what you would like to do when you were retired. One of the questions in the survey was a Motor Home which had a huge positive response. Further investigations proved that this was not possible due to the cost of a new Motor Home being anything from $650K to $1ml depending on size, so the concept was shelved. Whilst in Texas, (just happens to be the largest manufacturer of Motor Homes for the USA) I was amazed at the prices, designs and the quality compared to Australia. "A Home away from Home" So, this had me thinking that we should revisit this opportunity to see if you are still contemplating a Motor Home for your Bucket List Since my return I have spoken to a few Australian manufacturers and they can not compete in price due to many factors, in-fact double the price. I will explain this detail later! If you have any interest in adding a Motor Home to tour Australia on your "Bucket List" then please respond so I can gauge the volume to see if it is viable and economical to place volume orders. I look forward to your reply! On another note in a recent meeting with Byron Hamilton, AWMA Director, Charis Bible College Australia opened the meeting with a scripture from the Bible John 7:37, 38 which resonated with me, which I would like to share with you. 37. On the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38. "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water" In the meantime have a great week ahead! Until next time, stay HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE
02.01.2022 YOUVE heard of Robocop, the fictional man-machine on a mission to lock human criminals away. But experts fear the opposite will soon come true and it will be machines that end up becoming the criminals, leaving us humans powerless to stop them. Artificial intelligence experts have claimed that computers and robots will commit more crimes than humans by 2040. They warned that murder machines will end up carrying the lone wolf terror attacks more associated with radicalised ...terrorists than psycho computers. Tracey Follows, chief strategy and innovation officer at The Future Laboratory, told Raconteur: As the workforce moves towards more automation, we could find 35 per cent of jobs now done by humans have been replaced by robots. Futurists have been forecasting a sharp rise in lone-wolf terror attacks for years. But once robots can be hacked to become suicide-bombing machines, lone-robot attacks could become rife too. The robotic crime wave will be driven by the rise of artificial intelligence, which is expected to give machines a cognitive ability which could even surpass that of humans. Our future is the opposite of Robocop.Source:Supplied If the robotic crime wave seems like a distant prospect, you should consider a statistic from the National Crime Agency, which found that cyber crime made up 54 per cent of total offences in 2015. As our world becomes increasingly connected, the crimes will become more and more sophisticated, with effects in the real world and not just the virtual one. image011.gif ADVERTISEMENT image026.png image013.gif Raj Samani, a chief technology office at Intel Security, added: Its only a matter of time before we see instances of people left helpless, unable to drive their cars unless they pay up a ransom. Were not talking driverless cars here, just a standard modern vehicle with connectivity capabilities. Thats not all. If we begin to secure our homes using the sort of locks already on cars, its not unrealistic to imagine a sadistic computer shutting all the doors and windows to trap the person inside. Google engineers have even warned about the possibility of cleaning robots slaying their owners if they get in the way while theyre tidying up. These warnings sound like science fiction, but they could become reality much more quickly that anyone would expect. These are scary times ahead if you do not educate yourself, friends and family to be prepared for the future. Interested to hear your comments or if you have been a victim and found ways to eradicate these crimes. In the meantime stay SAFE, HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE!
01.01.2022 Good afternoon fellow members, We are getting closer now as we all start to press the panic button on what you are getting me for Christmas this year, I know I am on top of your Christmas list as time is running out with only 20 days to go GULP!!!! In New South Wales investor numbers increased 1.6% during August to a total of $5.8 billion in sales, while Victoria increased by 5% in August to $3.24billion continueing the steady increase in property values.... Investors including our members are accounting for 47.6% of residential lending in Victoria in August alone. Rising prices and limited rentals keep investments steady Sydney clearance rates are back to above 80% higher than last weekends 78.8% - making knowing your borrowing power and extra costs you could incur chasing a property - such as stamp Duty even more important. High prices plus less stock have more and more pressure to home buyers - 673 homes were on offer Sydney down from 870 in the corresponding weekend in 2015. Melbourne vendors saw the best October sales figures on record. There were 989 Auctions in Melbourne with a 79% clearing rate. ACT remains strong with 84% clearance rate with Queensland and South Australia with a slow 47% which actually tells us something very serious is about to happen. http://www.the-firm.com.au/hot-property.html If you require more information on the Queensland Market please do not hesitate to call me.
01.01.2022 Good afternoon Fellow Members, Its the biggest sporting event in Australia in more than a decade and businesses on the Gold Coast have been urged to take action and plan for the changes to the transport and road network during the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). The Get Set for the Games Travel Advice for Business Program will provide your business with essential information to keep you moving during GC2018 and to make the most of the opportunities youll enjoy ...Continue reading
