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                                                                                                      MINOR - HOTEL GROUP FEATURE              9
                                                                                                      MIKE O'CONNORS COLUMN		                  12
                                                                                                      MANY FACES: JULIEANNE ALROE              16
                                                                                                      KEEPING A WATCH ON MOTEL COSTS           20
                                                                                                      DISRUPTORS TO M.R.
                                                                                                      FEATURE: SUPER-CHARGED 		                32
                                                                                                      REGIONAL OVERVIEW - MANDURAH             54
                                                                                                      EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS			                    57
                                                                                                      RELIEF MANAGERS			                       58
                                                                                                      SOLD PROPERTIES			                       59
                                                                                                      AGENT PROFILE - ANDREW RENDALL           60
                                                                                                      INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS		                   61
                                                                                                      MEET OUR TEAM			                         62

                                                           APPETITE FOR
                                                  Investment
                                                  All the speculation around the budget did          Australian accommodation assets. Recent
                                                  focus attention on issues surrounding              big-ticket hotel sales have including the
             IAN CROOKS                           pensions, superannuation and retirement            Sheraton Mirage ($160m) and Marriott
                                                  planning.                                          ($85m) resorts on the Gold Coast, Sydney
         MANAGING DIRECTOR                             I recently heard an economist say he’d love   Hilton ($442m), and Sofitel Sydney
                                                  to see a TV show called ‘Master Economist’,        Wentworth ($224m). That was just in May!
ARE YOU CONFIDENT YOU’RE SET UP FOR THE           or ‘My Super Rules’. He was bemoaning the              Resort Brokers has just sold the Soul
FUTURE, FINANCIALLY SPEAKING? HOW MUCH            fact so few of us bother to take more than a       Surfers Paradise management rights to
                                                  cursory interest in our financial futures.         Mantra Group. Our campaign stirred up
WILL YOU HAVE IN YOUR RETIREMENT KITTY? MORE           Even people not that interested in            enormous interest and several competitive
IMPORTANTLY, HOW MUCH INCOME WILL YOUR            cooking seem to be fascinated by prime-time        bids.     While the sale price remains
NEST EGG EARN FOR YOU? WILL IT BE ENOUGH?         shows about meal-making. He reckons it’d be        confidential, it certainly set a new Australian
OUR STORY GIVES YOU THE LOW-DOWN ON LOW           great if we got half as excited about financial    management rights record, which would
TAX, OFFERS TOP TIPS FOR TOPPING UP, AND          planning.                                          make it the biggest management rights
                                                       Everyone hailed the relatively small          sale in the world.
REVEALS THE ‘EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD’!
                                                  tax bonuses in the budget. Yet many don’t              A major international player now on the
(SEE PAGE 32)                                     take full advantage of incredibly generous         acquisition path is Minor Hotel Group. We
What a difference a year makes! After             tax breaks already available through               profile them in this issue, in anticipation of
last year’s belt-tightening Federal Budget,       superannuation. This issue’s cover story           their increasing presence in the Australian
business and consumer confidence fell.            might be a wake-up call for many.                  market. All this market activity is a great
But the government’s much more positive                Of course, economic considerations            sign of industry expansion.
2015 approach already seems to be paying          are always top of mind on the business                 Also in this issue, you’ll meet the
dividends.                                        front. One relatively new cost pressure for        impressive woman at the controls of the
     Confidence jumped to its highest level       accommodation operators relates to the             burgeoning Brisbane Airport. Julieanne
for some time after the RBA’s interest rate cut   growing influence of online travel agents          Alroe set her sights on a career in aviation
and release of the budget measures. Small         (OTAs). One of our stories in this edition looks   and has soared. Plus, there’s plenty more
business tax cuts and the immediate $20,000       at the impact.       For example, when doing       great reading and food for thought from
write-off on new assets were well-received.       figures for a new 170-room hotel recently,         our expert contributors and industry
     It’s a stimulus package, plain and simple    I had to increase forecast operating costs         experts. Enjoy.
- an adrenaline hit for the economy. And          by 7%, just to allow for the fact over 70% of
the word from my accountant friends is that       bookings will come via OTAs.                       GOT ANY COMMENTS? GET IN TOUCH:
it’s working. Now we just need to keep the             On a positive economic note for tourism,      CARLACOOK@RESORTBROKERS.COM.AU OR
momentum going.                                   there is currently a big appetite for quality      PO BOX 5004, WEST END QLD 4101
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     Iconic Tasmanian resort hotel leasehold
     returning 39% on investment
     An opportunity to secure the leasehold interest of a 4 star purpose      Many tourists use St. Helens as their base when visiting the many
     built hotel, constructed in 2006. Tidal Waters Resort St Helens,         tourist attractions on the east coast of Tasmania including the Freycinet
     surrounded by three hectares of scenic lagoons and gardens, boasts       Peninsular, Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fire.
     the definitive Tasmanian East Coast waterfront setting.
                                                                              •E  ast Coast seaside tourism and holiday mecca overlooking St.
     Conveniently located in the seaside town of St Helens on the East           Georges Bay
     Coast of Tasmania, two and a half hours north-east of Hobart and         •S  ubstantial resort facility constructed in 2006
     one and a half hours from Launceston, Tidal Waters is a true resort/     •R  eturning 39% on Investment
     corporate facility. With 60 motel suites, a magnificent entrance foyer   • L ong lease. Market rent
     and reception and facilities including a conference, wedding and         •C  onsistent incomes from accommodation, conferences, functions,
     function centre, meeting rooms, two restaurants, bar, guest lounges,        food and beverage
     tour desk/shop, outdoor heated pool, guest laundry, outdoor deck and     • Easy access to Hobart, Launceston and mainland ferry service
     substantial on-site parking.
     The business is fully staffed with limited day to day vendor
     involvement. The business has an excellent trading history and will
     improve with a fresh management style.
                                                                                            Nett: $515,278
     St. Helens has developed as a major Tasmanian holiday destination
     for Tasmanians and tourists seeking a seaside holiday adventure or
                                                                                            Price: $1,320,00 (plus stock)
     fishing pursuits.                                                        resortbrokers.com.au/motels-for-sale/LH003565

                                   Jim Chapman
                                    Broker
                                          Mobile. +61 413 444 782
                                          Email. jimchapman@resortbrokers.com.au
                                          Melbourne Office. 03 9347 3100

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     Highly sought after freehold caravan park -                                                                                                         Successful waterfront management rights on
     only one in popular tourist town                                                                                                                    stunning Magnetic Island
     Resort Brokers Australia are excited to offer the freehold going          There is also a camp kitchen and tennis court. This park offers           One Bright Point is an extremely successful management rights          The current owner has decided to sell. This opportunity represents
     concern of Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park, located on the             an excellent opportunity to secure a large regional caravan park          business located on the southern end of stunning Magnetic              an 18% return on investment including the unit - great security and
     outskirts of town. It is a fully serviced site zoned for mixed use        to take to the next level and lends itself to Manufactured Home           Island - a stone’s throw off the coast of Townsville. There are 124    cash flow for an operator. The market is generated from residents,
     development under the LEP with an area of 4.178 ha (just over 10          Permanent Living (STCA)                                                   apartments allowing for a variety of holiday and corporate pursuits,   holiday makers, corporate and weekenders. Wow! An opportunity
     acres)on three separate titles.                                                                                                                     whilst taking in breathtaking views.                                   not to be missed.
                                                                               The opportunities are endless for the new operators to take this
     Situated in the heart of the Monaro region and at the gateway to          park to the next level.                                                   Approximately 2,500 people live on Magnetic Island and in the          • Large three bedroom apartment which would suit a family or couple
     the states alpine area, Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park is a                                                                                     holiday periods, the island can experience a growth of up to 10,000.   • Seaside Island location – work & lifestyle living
                                                                               • Large site with ample park development potential or ability to sell    Townsville is across the bay and has a population of approximately     • Opportunity to increase letting pool – obtain outside agent
     perfect base to explore the many attractions the Snowy Mountains
                                                                                  off undeveloped land                                                   190,000 people expected to increase to around 315,000 by 2036.            apartments
     has to offer year round. What used to be a seasonal area with
                                                                               • Multiple titles for easy sub-division                                                                                                          • Great cash flow business
     high tourist population during the ski season has now become                                                                                        The property benefits from international branding from Grand
                                                                               • Fully serviced site on boundary of town                                                                                                        • Future opportunity for conferences as it is currently an untapped
     a popular year round destination, with a range of recreational                                                                                      Mercure. An impressive reception offers a professional touch to the
                                                                               • Currently run under management                                                                                                                    market
     activities conducted through the summer months. These have been                                                                                     presentation of the property. A function/conference room allows
                                                                               • Enormous upside potential
     developed over recent years to help strengthen the economic and                                                                                     for the current operator to cater for smaller business groups.
     tourist patterns on a year round basis.
                                                                                             Nett: $306,686                                              The complex has large open areas, in-ground resort swimming                        Nett: $675,000
     The park has approval for 92 sites and includes a two storey shop/                                                                                  pools, gym areas and stunning oceans views. The residence is
     office /first floor flat, a detached three bedroom manager’s residence,
     two brick amenity blocks, developed van sites, basic camping sites
                                                                                             Price: $1,850,000                                           adjacent to the reception area with a large open office space and
                                                                                                                                                         three bedrooms with outdoor living areas.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Price: $3,450,000
     and numerous configurations of cabin accommodation.                       resortbrokers.com.au/caravan-parks-for-sale/FH003768                                                                                             resortbrokers.com.au/management-rights-for-sale/MR003743

                                    Russell Rogers                                                                                                       Shane Mullins                                                          Des Fagg
                                    Broker                                                                                                               Broker                                                                 Broker
                                           Mobile. +61 416 166 909                                                                                             Mobile. +61 447 185 001                                                Mobile. +61 427 849 119
                                           Email. russellrogers@resortbrokers.com.au                                                                           Email. shanemullins@resortbrokers.com.au                               Email. desfagg@resortbrokers.com.au
                                           Sydney Office. 02 9904 8224                                                                                         Head Office. 07 3878 3999                                              Head Office. 07 3878 3999

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EDITORIAL                                                                                                                                       Anantara - Maldives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     the Oaks brand and we have been actively
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     exploring opportunities to bring some of our
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     other brands to the Australasia region.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         It was a move Mr Rajakarier had

      Major
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     foreshadowed back in 2013 when he told The
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Australian newspaper that, despite a decline
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     in commodity prices, Minor was eyeing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     expansion in mining centres, including in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           DILLIP RAJAKARIER - CEO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     the resource-rich states of Queensland and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Western Australia.

         PLANS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         True to his word, MHG went on to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     open the 144-room, 4.5-star Oaks Grand
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Gladstone, a wholly-owned hotel, in February
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     2014. Speaking to HM at the opening,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Mr Rajakarier again flagged aggressive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     expansion in Australia. Since then, four new
                IN THIS SERIES OF ARTICLES, WE PROFILE LEADING SHORT-                                                                                                                                                                                                Oaks properties have opened in Melbourne,
                TERM ACCOMMODATION OPERATORS – THEIR ORIGINS,                                                                                                                                                                                                        Brisbane and two in Mackay.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         MHG’s hotel business incorporates four
                GROWTH, MARKET POSITION, AND FUTURE PLANS.                                                                                                                                                                                                           operational models: owned hotels, joint
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     venture hotels, management hotels (all
     AS RECENTLY AS FIVE YEARS AGO, MINOR HOTEL GROUP WASN’T                                                                                                                                                                                                         of which are managed under Minor’s own
     A NAME LIKELY TO COME UP IN ANY DISCUSSION OF AUSTRALIA’S                                                                                                                                                                                                       brands), and management of serviced suites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (the Oaks management rights model). MINT
     ACCOMMODATION LANDSCAPE. NOW, MINOR IS A SIGNIFICANT                                                                                                                                                                                                            also operates more than 55 spas in leading
     PLAYER IN THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET, AND THEY HAVE MAJOR                                                                                                                                                                                                            hotels in 15 countries.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         “We have an opportunistic acquisition
     PLANS TO EXPAND THEIR PROFILE AND PRESENCE.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     strategy … unlike some other big players,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     we’ll consider anything that complements our
                             Minor Hotel Group (MHG) is the hotels arm                                                                                                                                                                                               existing portfolios,” Mr Rajakarier said.
                             of listed Thai company Minor International                                                                                                                                                                                                  Aside from the Perth announcement, major
                             PCL (MINT), a global business focused on                                                                                                                                                                                                international growth steps made already this
                             hospitality and lifestyle products and services.                                                                                                                                                                                        year include a strategic move into Europe and
                             MHG is an owner, operator and investor                                                                                                                                                                                                  South America with the acquisition of a 1,600-
                             with a hotel and resort portfolio of over 130                                                                                                                                                                                           key hotel portfolio in Brazil and Portugal and,
                             properties comprising more than 17,000 keys                                                                                                                                                                                             through Elewana, taking a majority stake in
                             in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle                                                                                                                                                                                         four Kenyan properties.
                             East, Europe, South America, Africa and the                                                                                                                                                                                                 The Perth development announcement
                             Indian Ocean.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           in April has again raised awareness in
                                 What began in 1978 with one small                                                                                                                                                                                                   tourism industry circles around Australia of
                             beachfront resort in Pattaya, followed             Anantara - Bangkok                                      Anantara - Bangkok                         Oaks - Broome                                                                     Minor’s acquisitive intentions. Mr Rajakarier
                             by a single pizza restaurant in 1980, has                                                                                                                                                                                               confirmed Minor was actively bidding for
                             mushroomed into one of Asia’s largest                                                                                                                                                                                                   several Australian sites.
                             restaurant companies (1,700+ outlets under                                                                                                                                                                                                  “We are still looking for an Anantara
                             various brands), one of Thailand’s biggest                                                                                                                                                                                              to come to Australia … we are looking at
                             distributors of lifestyle and fashion brands,                                                                                                                                                                                           Brisbane, Melbourne, the Gold Coast,” he
                             and a hotel industry powerhouse.                                                                                                                                                                                                        said.
                                 Minor’s accommodation brands include                                                                                                                                                                                                    The most upmarket and experiential brand
                             its uber-luxurious Anantara and upscale                                                                                                                                                                                                 in the Minor stable, Anantara is a Sanskrit
                             AVANI brands, both Thai-born, Per AQUUM,                                                                                                                                                                                                word meaning ‘without end’. The ‘Anantara
                             Elewana, Tivoli and Oaks. MHG also owns two                                                                                                                                                                                             experience’ seeks to bring guests closer to the
                             Marriotts, three Four Seasons, a St. Regis and                                                                                                                                                                                          rich cultural traditions, historic heritage and
                                                                                Oaks - On William                                        Anantara - Maldives                       Avani - Pemba
                             a Radisson Blu. It was the Oaks acquisition                                                                                                                                                                                             natural beauty of each location.
                             that gave them their Australian launch pad.                                                                                                                                                                                                 The concept has been introduced at
                                 While the company was already active                                                                                                                                                                                                breathtaking destinations in Cambodia,
                             here, having bought a 50% stake in our             now with a portfolio of 51 properties across Queensland, New South             project mark the debut in Australia of the AVANI Hotel and AVANI                                      China, Indonesia, Maldives, Mozambique,
                             largest café group The Coffee Club in 2008,        Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, as well as in New      Residences brands with an investment worth more than $110 million.                                    Qatar, Thailand, UAE, Vietnam and Zambia.
                             it wasn’t until 2011 that Minor entered the        Zealand, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.                                    Announcing the news, Minor said a 250-room four to five star hotel                                So, we will watch with interest to see which
                             accommodation arena. And it did so with a              Driving MHG’s rapid international expansion is CEO Dillip Rajakarier       and 15-level serviced apartments building would “introduce the AVANI                                  Australian location ultimately befits the
                             major play.                                        (also COO Minor International), who oversaw the acquisition of Oaks            brand hallmarks of essential comforts such as design for life living                                  Anantara experience of “laid-back luxury,
                                 Minor bought the financially strapped          and is now tasked with growing the group’s global portfolio to 150 hotels      spaces, good honest food and all the details that matter for a fuss-free                              intuitive service and a sense of discovery.”
                             Oaks Hotels and Resorts, then with 35              by 2020.                                                                       seamless stay.” Our first AVANI Hotel is due for completion by the end                                    In the meantime, parent company Minor
                             apartment properties across five states,               That will involve significantly building Minor’s upmarket home             of 2017.                                                                                              International continues to expand its food
                             paying a reported $160 million. It was their       grown brands, Anantara and AVANI, along with strategic acquisitions                “We are very excited to announce this new hotel and residential                                   group here. Its growing portfolio of The
                             first foray into the Pacific and, at the time,     in a number of countries. Australia is set to figure prominently in that       development in the centre of Perth, which represents, in parallel, a                                  Coffee Club and Ribs & Rumps restaurants
                             doubled Minor’s international hotel interests.     development plan, and the wheels are already in motion.                        significant investment for the group, the introduction of the AVANI                                   was augmented last year when it took a 70%
                                 The company has since invested strongly            In its biggest Australian move since buying Oaks, Minor recently won       brands to Australia, as well as a new destination for Minor Hotel Group                               stake in Melbourne’s VGC Food Group, which
                             in expanding Oaks as one of Australia’s largest    the rights to develop two sites in the $5 billion Perth City Link project.     with Australia,” Mr Rajakarier said on winning the competitive Perth bid.                             owns Veneziano Coffee Roasters, The Groove
                             self-contained accommodation providers,            Plans for a twin-tower development in the prime CBD regeneration                   “Minor Hotel Group is already well established in the country with                                Train and Coffee Hit. END

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      STAGE 1 - EDEN LANE                                                               STAGE 2 - IVY TERRACE

                                                                                                                                                                                                      STAGE 3 - LEXINGTON                                                                      STAGE 4 - AKIRA

      Business and lifestyle merge in the heart of                                                                                                         Funky new lane way development in
      Port Macquarie!                                                                                                                                      Wooloongabba
      Resort Brokers proudly present the beautiful Mantra Quayside               • 41 x luxury 4 star premium apartments - configured to suit both the    Resort Brokers Australia are delighted to offer exclusively to the      All three body corporates have their own managers office and
      Apartments. Centrally located on the edge of the Hastings River, within       corporate traveller and holiday maker                                  market the hottest new permanent management rights to hit South         storage areas (on exclusive use), ideal if you wanted to sell them off
      walking distance of the CBD.                                               • High net profit – great return on a quality business                    East Queensland - Eden Lane, Ivy Terrace, Lexington and Akira in        separately. There are no set office hours in the agreements allowing
                                                                                 • Idyllically located - stunning water views and an abundance of         Wooloongabba.                                                           greater work flexibility.
      Seldom does such a high netting and modern business and living
                                                                                    cafes, restaurants and boutique stores at your door                    Eden Lane & Ivy Terraces together, consist of 205 plus apartments.
      opportunity hit the market, not to mention the ease of caretaking and                                                                                                                                                        • Brand new 25 year agreements
                                                                                 • Contemporary facilities, including rooftop pool and BBQ area with a    The residential agent and developer anticipates a high percentage
      state of the art facilities to go with it.                                                                                                                                                                                   • Extensive existing surrounding amenities including Coles
                                                                                    spectacular sea outlook and a large fully equipped gymnasium           of investors given the price point, high rental returns and fantastic      Supermarket, 24 hour gym and Nandos
      In addition to the current business prospect, you will be set to benefit   • Maximum terms for care taking and letting agreements are a             urban location, combined with one of the lowest vacancy rates of        • Boutique retail offering within the complex, boasting some of the
      from the neighbouring proposed development plans, as well as the              condition of sale                                                      any suburb in Brisbane.                                                    best cafes and restaurants in Brisbane
      imminent beautification of Port Macquarie’s central business district.     • Reputable and successful Mantra branding in place as a marketing
                                                                                                                                                           The projected net income of $644,847 is based on 90% investors          • Four stages so there are no more than 50 units coming on at one
                                                                                    service agreement not encumbered to new owners
      The Port Macquarie region is perfectly located halfway between                                                                                       and 10% owner occupiers based on the style of product, location and        time
      Sydney and Brisbane and is one of the most popular tourist                                                                                           channels in which it has been sold.
      destinations on the NSW coast. A place of natural beauty the Hastings
      area is renowned for its wonderful beaches, scenic hinterland and                        Nett: $350,000                                              The business consists of three body corporates over four stages,                     Nett: $644,847
                                                                                                                                                           so there is not an excess of product coming online at once. Eden
      beautiful waterways. It also hosts a variety of annual events and
      festivals, providing fully occupied accommodation houses regularly.                      Price: $2,095,000                                           Lane (stage 1) & Ivy Terrace (stage 2) are under one body corporate
                                                                                                                                                           with a stunning swimming pool, gym and communal grassed area/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Price: $3,030,780
      The current operators have firm future plans and have left the brief to     resortbrokers.com.au/management-rights-for-sale/MR003759                 gardens. Lexington (stage 3) and Akira (stage 4) are under separate     resortbrokers.com.au/management-rights-for-sale/MR003741
      SELL!                                                                                                                                                body corporates.

                                      James Carrick                                                                                                                                      Tim Crooks
                                      Broker                                                                                                                                              Broker
                                             Mobile. +61 400 664 065                                                                                                                            Mobile. +61 422 208 450
                                             Email. jamescarrick@resortbrokers.com.au                                                                                                           Email. timcrooks@resortbrokers.com.au
                                             Sydney Office. 02 9904 8224                                                                                                                        Head Office. 07 3878 3999

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                              HAVING A SUPER TIME AS THE RETIREMENT
                              Mirage Shimmers                                                                                                                 The best of both worlds, two businesses in
                                                                                                                               BY MIKE O'CONNOR
                                                                                                                                                              one! Leasehold offering
      There was a time when my gaze was instantly       enough for what economists like to describe        the one you’ve watched go up and down with
      drawn to any headline containing the words        as a "comfortable" retirement.                     your blood pressure for the past 15 years and      The historic Club Motel & Globe Serviced Apartments are situated      • 30 x motel suites plus 4 x 4 star serviced apartments
      "sex" or "naked". Now its "super."                      The moment you think this, interest          are about to grasp it with both hands when         in the city centre of Wagga Wagga and close to the interstate         • The motel is a turnkey, fully refurbished, 30 suites, 150 metres
           If the headline manages to feature           rates start heading towards the floor while        another politician appears on the TV screen.       railway station. There are many restaurants, hotels, galleries,          away from the Main Street
      "naked" as well as "super," that’s a bonus        politicians start talking about changing the            "We’re going to have to change the            museums, theatres and retail shops nearby.                            • Wagga Wagga is the largest regional city in NSW
      but it’s "super" that has become the focus of     rules.                                             rules," he says. Why? Because, perhaps,                                                                                  • The Globe Apartments are 4 x two bedroom apartment blocks,
      my existence.                                          That "comfortable" retirement becomes         there’s a chance that if you get your clammy       The motel has been operated under management, so it would
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       formally the Globe Hotel
           There are a number of stages in a            a mirage shimmering in the distance. You can       hands on that money, you’ll blow it all on         benefit from owner operators with a hands on approach to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The quality and design is second to none and enjoys high occupancy
      person’s "super" life. The first is when you      see it but the closer you get to it, the further   $10,000 a night hookers and first class airline    operations.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    •B  ed and breakfast only as there is a very well established Thai
      think it’s only for old people and as you are     away it becomes.                                   tickets.
                                                                                                                                                              In addition to the motel are the Globe Serviced Apartments, the          restaurant leased on the site
      never going to get old, you won’t need it.             You turn on the six o’clock news and               Then, when it’s all gone, you’ll go on the
           The next occurs when you realise that in     an economist is telling you that the money         pension and become a burden on society.            newest and most unique boutique accommodation in the heart            • Brand new lease to be actioned on settlement
      spite of your best efforts to the contrary, the   sitting in your super fund is not enough to             The thought of doing this has never           of Wagga Wagga. The apartments feature fresh, modern interiors        • Neat as a pin. Worthy of your immediate inspection!
      intervention of the medical profession will       fund a comfortable retirement.                     entered your mind but suddenly, it doesn’t         and contemporary furnishings for the discerning traveller, as well
                                                                                                                                                              as full kitchen facilities and a private balcony or courtyard. Each
      ensure you do get old.                                 Then a politician appears and tells you       seem like such a bad idea.
                                                                                                                                                              apartment offers comfort, privacy and security.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Nett: $303,857
           You tell them that you haven’t got any       that because you have sweated blood for the             "We’re going to give you a pension from
      super and can’t afford to get old but they
      insist on treating your life threatening
                                                        past 15 years building a super balance, you
                                                        are now classed as a rich person and your
                                                                                                           your super and you can live off that" says
                                                                                                           the politician, who when he retires under          The vendor is offering a new 30 year lease with market rent to the                 Price: $1,000,000
      conditions and prolonging your existence.         super earnings should be taxed.                    one of the most generous parliamentary             successful purchaser.                                                 resortbrokers.com.au/motels-for-sale/LH003720
           At this point you realize you have a              You find this confusing because the           superannuation schemes in the world, will
      problem and start salary sacrificing into a       economist has just finished telling you that       have to struggle by on $200,000 a year.
      super fund.
           Suddenly, you are in your late fifties and
                                                        the money in your super isn’t enough to fund
                                                        that elusive "comfortable" retirement. How
                                                                                                                You wonder if he’ll manage to have a
                                                                                                           "comfortable" retirement and guess that this
                                                                                                                                                                                            Andrew Rendall
      find yourself going on-line and checking your     can you be rich?                                   is highly likely.                                                                 Broker
      super balance twice a day.                             Why, you wonder, when you have tried to            My wife and I have the retirement
           Every time the share market hiccups, you     be self sufficient are you now being portrayed     discussion several times a week. "When we                                               Mobile. +61 412 635 344
      get palpitations and have to go and lie down.     as an enemy of society who must be punished        will retire?" I ask.
           As retirement nears, you think that you      for having saved money on which you have                "Another couple of years," she replies.                                            Email. andrewrendall@resortbrokers.com.au
      have managed to dodge a financial bullet          already paid tax?                                  "Then we’ll have enough for a comfortable
      and managed, only just, to have accumulated            You have that lump sum in your super,         retirement." END                                                                        Sydney Office. 02 9904 8224

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Quest Mounts Bay Road

                                                  Brand new Quest
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Perth - Quest East Perth
                                                                                                                                                                                                       176 Adelaide Terrace, WA

                                                  Opportunities
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Total Of 98 Apartments, 130 Keys
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • 64 studios, 50 X 1 bedroom, 16 X 2 bedroom apartments
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • 850m From Royal Perth Hospital
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Initial 15 Year Lease With Further 3 X 15 Year Options.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • 18 Level High-Rise Building With Two Passenger Lifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Ground Floor Heritage Church Providing Unique Lobby
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Conference Facility With Connected Kitchen And Store Room
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Guest Laundry Facility, Gym, BBQ Roof Terrace, Car Parking.
                             Quest Chermside on Playfield                                                                                                                                              Price: $2,600,000 (+ $285,000 EBI) + GST
                                                                      As with all Quest properties, all five 'Greenfield' sites will be finished
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Expected opening date March 2016
                                                                      to a 4.5* standard, ensuring the quality of product expected by Quest
                                                                      customers. All apartments will have fully fitted kitchens, bathrooms,                                                            For Enquiry contact Jim Chapman 0413 444 782
                                                                      laundry facilities (except with some studios), separate living and
                                                                      dining areas (except with studios), internet access, Foxtel, DVD, stereo
                                                                      and quality furniture and fittings.                                                                                              Sydney - Quest Bella Vista
                                                                                                                                                                                                       24 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista, NSW
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Total of 91 apartments, 147 keys

                                                                      Brisbane - Quest Chermside on Playfield
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • 56 studios, 56 X 1 bedroom, 27 X 1 bedroom, 8 X 3 bedrooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                          apartments
                                                                      38 – 40 Playfield Street, Chermside, Qld                                                                                         • 100M from Norwest Private Hospital
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Initial 14 year lease with further 14 year option
                                                                      • Total of 48 apartments, 78 keys                                                                                                • 7 storey building with two passenger lifts
                                                                      • 36 X 1 bedroom, 30 X 1 bedroom, 12 X 2 bedroom apartments                                                                      • Conference facility with connected kitchen
                                                                      • 100M from Westfield Chermside                                                                                                  • Ground floor reception facilities with two office spaces
                                                                      • Initial 15 year lease with further 2 X 5 year options.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Guest laundry facility, business lounge, staff kitchen, gym, lobby
                                                                      • 6 storey building with one passenger lift
                                                                      • Ground floor reception facilities including office space                                                                       Price: $2,940,000 (+ $320,00 EBI) + GST
                                                                      • Conference facility and external breakout area                                                                                 Expected completion date May 2016
                                                                      • Guest laundry facility, staff kitchen, gym, lobby, 56 car spaces.                                                              For Enquiry contact Jim Chapman 0413 444 782
                                                                      Price: $1,560,000 (+ $180,000 EBI) + GST
                                                                      Expected opening date September 2015

                                                                                                                                                   Your invited to
                                                                      For Enquiry contact Alex Cook 0467 600 610

                                                                      Perth - Quest West Perth
                                                                      54 Kings Park Road, WA
                                                                                                                                                   Quest Information Seminars
                                                                      • Total of 55 apartments, 72 keys
                                                                                                                                                   Want to join Australia’s fastest growing serviced
                                                                                                                                                   apartment group?
Capital City Corporate
                                                                      • 67 studios, 1 X 1 bedroom and 4 disabled studio apartments
                                                                      • 750M from Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
Accommodation Businesses                                              • Initial 14 year lease with further 2 X 7 year options.
                                                                      • 10 level building with two passenger lifts
                                                                                                                                                   Want to be your own boss?
4.5 Star Serviced Apartment                                           • Ground floor reception with office space and meeting room
                                                                      • Conference facility with adjacent kitchen
                                                                                                                                                   Want to be an active serviced apartments operator?
Leaseholds                                                            • Guest laundry facility, gym
                                                                                                                                                   Or a passive investor in a great business?
                                                                      Price: $1,440,000 (+ $170,000 EBI) + GST
Resort Brokers are excited to offer to the market five ‘Greenfield’   Expected opening date December 2015
properties, the latest franchise offerings from Quest
Serviced Apartments, Australia’s largest and fastest growing
                                                                      For Enquiry contact Jim Chapman 0413 444 782                                 Whatever you are looking for, our                   Brisbane Seminar
serviced apartment operator. All five properties are fantastic                                                                                     new buyer seminars will point you in                24th June 2015 - 6.30pm
                                                                                                                                                   the right direction.
opportunities to not only acquire the leasehold interest to a                                                                                                                                          Quest Breakfast Creek - 15 Amy Street, Albion,
brand new accommodation property in a prime city location,            Perth - Quest Mounts Bay Road                                                                                                    QLD 4010 (opposite the famous Breakfast
but also to become associated with the Quest Brand.                   130B Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA                                               In conjunction with the Holmans Accountants,        Creek Hotel)
With more than 150 properties nationwide and growing at a
rate of roughly 10 new properties per year, Quest have focused        • Total of 65 apartments, 71 keys                                            Mike Phipps Finance and Resort Brokers
on providing quality accommodation in locations where it’s            • 63 studios, 8 X 1 bedroom apartments (inc 4 disabled).                    Australia, these informative events will            Sydney Seminar
corporate customer need to be.                                        • 750M from Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
                                                                      • Initial 15 year lease with further 3 X 5 year options
                                                                                                                                                   demystify the serviced apartment model and          23rd July 2015 - 6.00pm
Quest will provide extensive training and support in all              • 7 storey building with two passenger lifts                                 help you become a part of the rapidly growing       Quest at Sydney Olympic Park - 6 Edwin Flack
areas important to the successful operation of a short-term           • Ground floor reception facilities including office space                   Quest Franchise family.
accommodation business. Franchisees have autonomy over the                                                                                                                                             Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127
                                                                      • Guest laundry facility, staff kitchen, gym, lobby, terrace
day-to-day operation of their businesses and also benefit hugely
from the Quest National Account Team, whose responsibility is         Price: $1,420,000 (+$170,000 EBI) + GST
to tender directly to the top 500 companies in Australia, with        Expected opening date February 2016
the aim of securing and nurturing new business and long-term          For Enquiry contact Jim Chapman 0413 444 782                                 In conjunction with:
relationships.                                                                                                                                                                                                             Faster. Better. More.

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EDITORIAL                                                                                                                                                     more people will come here. Around 2020,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         when all this new investment comes on line,
      THE MANY FACES OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY                                                                                                                                                                                                             including our new runway, it will be a very
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         good news story for Queensland.”

                                        Julieanne
        Alroe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Alroe takes her role in the tourism
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         industry and broader business community
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         very seriously. She holds board positions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         with Tourism and Events Queensland
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         (TEQ), Australia TradeCoast, Urban Futures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Brisbane, and Queensland Theatre Company,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         to name only a few.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             “TEQ is fundamental, a core relationship.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         I don’t really see that as extra work, rather
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         an extension of what we are doing at BAC,”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         she says. “Part of my job is to be out there
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         selling the airport to the business and

      THE SKY’S NO LIMIT FOR                                                                                                                                                                                                                             political communities. These activities allow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         me to have those relationships and keep

      THIS QUIET ACHIEVER
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         engaged.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The Queensland Theatre Company
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         involvement, she admits, is a personal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         passion. And, if there’s time for relaxation,
      JULIEANNE ALROE IS CEO AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BRISBANE AIRPORT CORPORATION (BAC).                                                                                                                                                                she finds joy in reading and listening to
      SHE IS THE STEADY HAND AT THE CONTROLS OF NOT ONLY BRISBANE AIRPORT (BNE), BUT ALSO ITS                                                                                                                                                            classical and baroque music. Alroe also
      BURGEONING BUSINESS COMMUNITY. ALREADY BIGGER THAN SOME TOWNS AND SUBURBS, BNE IS                                                                                                                                                                  enjoys travel, which is just as well for
      ON THE CUSP OF PERHAPS IT’S MOST EXCITING GROWTH PHASE YET.                                                                                                                                                                                        someone in her position. When Informer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         met her, she had just returned from a trip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         to Turkey, visiting Gallipoli for the Anzac
                                                                                 BY CATIE LANGDON                                                                                                                                                        Centenary in honour of her grandfather who
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         had served there.
                            The first thing you notice about Julieanne Alroe is her quiet, unassuming   of women in the world to run a privatised        brands in a new dual hotel development           says. Referring to a recent Moreton Bay            Julieanne Alroe’s record of achievement
                            manner. There is a calm confidence, no sign of the hubris you might         airport.                                         to add a five-star Pullman of 125 rooms, a       dredging project to provide the millions of    is impressive, to say the least. Asked about
                            expect of someone in such an influential senior position.                       Alroe oversees BAC’s four primary            3.5-star Ibis with 225 rooms, and a state-       cubic metres of sand needed to build up        her recent triumph in handling one of the
                                She presides over the largest airport in Australia in terms of land     business units: aeronautical, retail, property   of-the-art conference centre for up to           the runway site, Alroe paid tribute to her     greatest logistical and security challenges
                            size (2,700 ha), the nation’s second busiest capital city airport, and      and car parking. While she was building          500 delegates. Work on the $148 million          environmental, project and community           for any airport – hosting the world’s most
                            its third largest by passenger numbers. In 2014, more than 22 million       her career in aviation, aviation itself was      project is about to start, for completion by     relations teams.                               powerful leaders and their delegations in
                            passengers used BNE on more than 210,000 aircraft movements,                evolving. Where airports were once focused       September 2016.                                      “If we had not been responsible, we        Brisbane for the G20 – she was typically self-
                            earning aeronautical revenues exceeding $210 million and driving total      entirely on air transport, they are now               “These new hotels will be right across      could have done harm,” she said. “Because      effacing.
                            BAC Holdings Limited revenue in excess of $560 million.                     diverse and complex business hubs.               the road from the domestic terminal,” Alroe      we had very, very strong environmental             “It went well. We were pleased. We
                                That also makes it one of Queensland’s biggest local enterprises, a         BNE has two major terminals operating        said. “We have also identified another site      management around it, we actually finished     actually enjoyed it in the end, but that only
                            fact she highlights not for reasons of self-importance, but because of      24-7, servicing 26 airlines flying to 67         at the international terminal, but we’ll wait    well ahead of schedule and under budget.       came because the team had done the hard
                            the airport’s vital role in contributing to the community and economy of    destinations. But it is also home to 420         a couple of years before bringing it online.”    Because we were very diligent, we didn’t       years for almost 18 months beforehand.
                            both city and state.                                                        businesses employing around 21,000 people             Airport expansion is a major focus for      have delays. People let you get on.”           We’ve shown Brisbane is co-operative, we’re
                                “Airports, to me, are so fundamental to Australia’s way of life         in everything from freight, warehousing,         this understated but clearly tenacious               Once the runway is built, the same care    friendly, and we’re smart. We get things
                            and economic prosperity,” she says. “The old ‘tyranny of distance’          transport and communications to research,        businesswoman. The recent approval of            will be taken to commission it. “To bring      done. A reputation of competence is a very
                            is a genuine reality for us. Without aviation, we are a long way from       property and infrastructure development,         BAC’s Master Plan will see $3.8 billion          that runway into service without alienating    good thing to have.”
                            anywhere by boat and, even within our own country, by road or rail.”        education and training, recreation, tourism,     invested in airport infrastructure over the      people who might be under a flight path for        Pressed for her G20 highlights, Alroe
                                Perhaps that’s what drew Alroe, as a young University of Queensland     leisure and retail. That’s a lot of industries   next decade, allowing Brisbane Airport to        the first time, even though we have a big      says it was “special” to meet German
                            economics graduate, to a career in aviation. “I suppose, when you’re        to be across.                                    cater to an expected doubling of passenger       buffer zone, will be another big challenge.”   Chancellor Angela Merkel, someone she
                            20, aviation sounds glamorous,” she laughs, “although I was never               “When I started out, things like             numbers to around 48 million by 2034.                But it’s a challenge Alroe looks forward   greatly admires. But the most pleasure
                            interested in the actual flying part. I wanted to be in management. It’s    restaurants and duty free were almost                 It covers the current $45 million           to, because that new runway means a major      came from watching her team handle the
                            that combination of interesting work and worthwhile work.”                  incidental,” Alroe says, recalling meals that    international terminal redevelopment,            boost to capacity. “Brisbane will be able      near simultaneous arrival of the Germans,
                                She started in Canberra, with the Commonwealth Department of            resembled those served in an army mess.          expansion of the domestic terminal, a            to attract more international flights. The     Chinese and Russians. “It was just magic
                            Aviation. At the time, it ran all of Australia’s airports and owned both    “Because I’ve been through the transitions,      rolling program of apron expansion, and          Sydney and Melbourne expansions are a bit      watching the way they got those aircraft
                            Qantas and our then domestic carrier TAA. After four years, she moved       I’ve grown with it.                              major technology and security upgrades.          behind us, which will give us an opportunity   in and out and towed away,” she beamed.
                            to Sydney Airport, and her career path was sealed.                              “Growth was quite organic initially but,     But, by far the largest project, and most        for a couple of years. We intend to go after   “You could have set it to music, it was so
                                “From the day I started at Sydney Airport, I’ve just loved it,” she     with privatisation, we were able to bring        critical to BNE’s growth, is the new $1.35       that.”                                         beautiful!”
                            says. “It is interesting and varied work. I can honestly say I’ve never     more professional property developers,           billion parallel runway due for completion           Alroe is enthusiastic about the outlook        But there’s little time to reflect on past
                            been bored … stressed, even a bit frightened at times … but never           retailers and parking operators in and we        in 2020.                                         for Queensland. After a lull in tourism        glories. “It doesn’t matter what you did
                            bored. Change is constant and it’s quite invigorating really to have that   have really started to push the envelope in           It is a massive undertaking and one being   product development and refurbishment,         yesterday, today you have to do it all over
                            level of dynamic movement about what you are doing.”                        terms of how we can extend those things.”        done with great care... care to maintain         she welcomes the revived tourism               again,” she says, referring to the constant
                                At Sydney, Alroe progressed relishing the diversity and opportunity         Accommodation is now one of the most         environmental integrity, and care to inform      investment – the planned Howard Smith          need to focus on safety, security and the
                            as she moved from security to passenger services, business planning         vital components of an airport precinct.         and engage with the local community at           Wharves and integrated resort and casino in    passenger experience. Alroe’s clear focus is
                            and communications, aviation services, to asset management and              Brisbane Airport’s first and only hotel, the     every stage. The airport’s environmental         Brisbane, refurbishment of Jupiters Casino     on the future.
                            planning, rising to become general manager of infrastructure planning       Novotel, opened not long after Alroe arrived.    record and community relationships are           on the Gold Coast, and arrival of high-end         “I think the really big challenge is to get
                            and services.                                                               Beneath a roofline designed to echo the form     very important to Alroe.                         resorts like One and Only Hayman Island        more international passengers to Brisbane,
                                In July 2009, she moved back to Brisbane to take the helm at BAC.       of an aeroplane wing, it offers 157 rooms,            “We work very hard to be honest and         and Qualia at Hamilton Island.                 to Queensland. Now we are getting the
                            She had grown up in Hendra, a northside suburb bordering the airport,       conference rooms, roof terrace, restaurant,      transparent about what we are doing,                 “Our big opportunity is on the             capacity and the facilities, our big job for the
                            watching planes come and go from her front yard, probably never             bar, pool, gym and sauna.                        and also to have strong credentials and          international front.        As Queensland      next decade is to grow those international
                            imagining she might one day run it. Now she is one of only a handful            Soon it will be joined by fellow Accor       integrity about how we do things,” she           improves its tourism product, more and         passenger numbers.” END

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Short term off the plan management rights in
Exclusive MR                                                                                                                                               Short Term off the plan management rights    style +
                                                                                                                                                           in Victoria’s 2nd largest city
                                                                                                                                                                                                     momentum
                                                                                                                                                                          U N D E R
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                                                                                                                                                           This soon to be refurbished heritage building, first constructed in 1926, has retained its original Georgian
                                                                                                                                                           Revival exterior whilst serving as an anticipated four-and-a-half-star complex of 37 boutique serviced
      Architecturally designed Gold Coast holiday                                                                                                          apartments and a manager’s residence.

      complex                                                                                                                                              Located in Geelong a city of some 250,000 residents, The Devlin Apartments are close to the CBD and the recently
                                                                                                                                                           redeveloped Simonds Stadium. With a capacity of 35,500 patrons the facility is the home base of the Geelong
      This resort is an immaculately presented, architecturally designed       • Architecturally designed complex directly overlooking the stunning       Aussie rules football club.
      holiday complex located directly on the stunning Broadwater in              Broadwater
      Biggera Waters, Gold Coast. The Broadwater is ideal for those looking    • 40 units complex, 30 in on-site letting pool (20 holiday and 10          As the only 4·5 star facility in Geelong (anticipated), it’s proximity to business, leisure,retail facilities and its
      to escape the hustle and bustle of more ‘touristy’ location such as         permanent)
      Surfers Paradise, while still being in easy reach of all the tourist     • Complex just repainted – presents as near new
                                                                                                                                                           accessibility to key tourism regions, means that The Devlin is well placed to capture a share of the corporate,
      attractions the Gold Coast has to offer.                                 • Holiday units lovingly maintained – most upgraded and present to a       leisure and tourist market. The Devlin will be converted into 28 (37 keys) boutique apartments encompassing three
                                                                                  very high standard                                                       distinct architectural and designed styles; New York loft, Contemporary and Industrial Chic. Each apartment style is
      The property has proven to be a very popular complex in this area.
      Occupancy currently runs at circa 65% and has been consistently
                                                                               • Well presented two bedroom, two bathroom manager’s unit with             represented by individually selected living and dining pieces, complemented by lavish soft furnishings and artwork,
      high over the past decade. It recently won a Certificate of Excellence
                                                                                  large wrap around patio                                                  enhanced by distinctive
                                                                               • Very supportive and pro-active body corporate committee
      from Trip Advisor. Indeed, a quick look at this site will show many                                                                                  lighting solutions.
                                                                               • East to manage caretaking workload
      very positive comments from holiday makers.
      The new owners will benefit from the fact that the complex has just                                                                                  Every detail has been taken care of from high quality appliances and bedding to multimedia solutions to private
      undergone a complete repaint. It looked great before and now it                      Nett: $230,000                                                  outdoor lounge areas. The manager’s apartment is situated at the rear of the reception/foyer. This one bedroom
      looks brand new. An inspection of the property will impress internally                                                                               residence has been designed in the ‘Contemporary’ style.
      as well as externally. The rooms have been lovingly maintained to
      a high standard and immaculately presented. All have Broadwater
                                                                                           Price: $1,545,000                                               It features a lounge, kitchen and powder room (as well as a second toilet).
      views to varying degrees.
                                                                                                                                                           Significant stamp duty concession available.
                                                                               resortbrokers.com.au/management-rights-for-sale/MR003732                                                                            • The only 4·5 star rated establishment (anticipated) in this
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              growing region of 300,000 people
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Caretaking agreement (ten years with 4 x 10 year options)
       Alex Cook                                                               David Jiang Hui 江 晖                                                                                                                                            • All apartments in the letting pool
                                                                                                                                                                              	
                                                       • Anticipated completion date Nov 2015
       Broker                                                                  Broker
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             resortbrokers.com.au/management-rights-for-sale /OTPoo3579
              Mobile. +61 467 600 610                                                Mobile. +61 481 500 278
                                                                                                                                                                                               Jim Chapman - Broker
              Email. alexcook@resortbrokers.com.au                                   Email. davidjianghui@resortbrokers.com.au                                                                 Mobile: +61 413 444 782                                        Nett: $350,886
                                                                                                                                                                                               Email: jimchapman@resortbrokers.com.au
              Head Office. 07 3878 3999                                              Head Office. 07 3878 3999
                                                                                                                                                                                               Melbourne Office : 03 9347 3100                             Price: $1,490,000
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bookings through OTAs, while smaller

     KEEPING WATCH ON MOTEL
                                                                                                     operators often rely on them for more than
                                                                                                     half.

      Operating Costs
                                                                                                         The recent takeover of Wotif by Expedia
                                                                                                     (for $703 million!) highlighted the digital
                                                                                                     reality for operators. Between them, the two
                                                                                                     global powerhouses, Expedia (Hotels.com,
                                                                                                     Trivago, Wotif ) and Priceline (Booking.com,
                                                                                                     Agoda), now control about 85% of the online
      DOING BUSINESS IN TODAY’S DIGITAL WORLD COMES AT A COST. THE DOMINATION                        booking market in Australia.
                                                                                                         In the wake of the takeover, both Wotif
      OF ONLINE BOOKING AGENCIES HAS ADDED NEW COSTS FOR MOTEL OPERATORS,                            and Agoda raised the commissions they
                                                                                                     charge operators from 12% to 15%, squeezing
      SO CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE PROFITS ARE NOT ERODED.                                        margins for small operators who are unable to
                                                                                                     pass on the cost increase to consumers.
                                                         BY IAN CROOKS - RESORT BROKERS AUSTRALIA        This added pressure comes at a time when
                                                                                                     some of the traditional costs of operation have
                            The formulas for establishing and valuing motel leases have stood        also been increasing. The price of insurance
                            the test of time. Since they were researched and formulated in the       has risen significantly in recent years, along
                            1980s by pioneering Resort Brokers Australia managing director Ian       with energy bills.
                            Crooks, the assumptions on which they were based have remained               While electricity prices in some Australian
                            consistently valid.                                                      states seem to have stabilised, they are
                                Yes, operating costs have risen over time. But the cost items        certainly still rising in Queensland and the
                            have remained fairly constant, and profit ratios have been able to be    Northern Territory – locations where the air-
                            maintained. Now, however, not only have the goal posts shifted, we’ve    conditioning expected by guests comes at an
                            entered a whole new playing field.                                       astronomical cost.
                                The creeping reliance of accommodation operators on online travel        There is no getting away from these new
                            agents (OTAs) is arguably the most significant change the industry has   realities. Motel operators now need to keep
                            ever faced.                                                              abreast of systems, strategies and software
                                The cost of ensuring your motel is sold through multiple OTA         that help cut reservation costs and boost
                            websites adds a new expense to the P&L. At the same time, the more       online revenue.
                            traditional marketing strategies still need to be maintained.                At the same time, motel landlords need
                                The challenge for motel operators is to protect their margins in     to be aware of the impact of these increased
                            today’s highly competitive online market.                                operating costs when setting and reviewing
                                There’s no doubt it is imperative for accommodation providers to     rents. If their lessees’ profit margins are
                            adopt an online booking system that manages inventory, sells their       eroding, and rent increases are imposed,
                            rooms through the OTAs, and automates booking confirmation and           property maintenance can be the first to
                            payment.                                                                 suffer – to the detriment of the business and,
                                Reports suggest large hotel chains receive up to 20% of their        consequently their investment. END

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Exclusive LH                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           EDITORIAL

                                                                                                                                                              UNIT OWNERS AND GUESTS NOT
                                                                                                                                                              IN YOUR RENTAL POOL
                                                                                                                                                                                              BY COL MYERS - SMALL MYERS HUGHES

      West Coast Tasmanian leasehold with a strong                                                                                                                         I frequently receive calls from clients wanting
                                                                                                                                                                           to know what obligations they have as on-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                with the on-site Manager (unless the Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                has entered into a leaseback arrangement

      trading history                                                                                                                                                      site letting agents to provide ‘ancillary’ letting
                                                                                                                                                                           services to owners or their guests of units not
                                                                                                                                                                           in the letting pool.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                with the owner). Consequently, every owner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                has a choice. If an owner chooses not to use
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                the on-site Manager for the letting of their unit,
      The Silver Hills Motel is an iconic west coast motel in Queenstown        At one point Henty was due to go into care and maintenance later                                The simple answer is that they have no          the Manager has no obligation to provide any
      Tasmania. It features 57 motel suites in three accommodation wings, a     this year, but a return to drilling is a very positive sign that production                obligations to provide any letting services at       ‘ancillary letting services’ to these owners or
      substantial restaurant and onsite parking for cars and coaches. Ideally   at this mine will continue for years to come, and see it re-employ                         all to these people.                                 their guests.
      situated towards the west coast of Tasmania providing easy access to      numerous of people that were recently made redundant.                                           You must firstly understand your                    I often hear of situations where guests
      world heritage listed wilderness areas and the west coast tourist town                                                                                               agreements with the Body Corporate. The              turn up at the Manager’s office looking to
      Strahan and Cradle Mountain.                                              • Largest accommodation facility in Queenstown                                             Caretaking Agreement is a contract between           collect room keys for units which are not in the
                                                                                • Possibility of expansion to mining in the near future                                    the on-site Manager and the Body Corporate           Manager’s rental pool. Put simply, it is not your
      Queenstown is experiencing the beginnings of a resurgence of activity
                                                                                •E xcellent tourist trade accessing the Queenstown/Strahan railway,                       for the caretaker to provide cleaning and            job to provide keys and nor should you have
      in 2 of the local mines. The historic Mount Lyell mine, after turning
                                                                                  the Gordon river and wilderness walks                                                    maintenance service to the common property.          access to these units.
      down 2 offers to sell, have announced that they will shortly commence
                                                                                • Solid trading history                                                                    This agreement rarely places any obligation on           However, one area which does cross over
      development through to their next high grade copper and gold ore
                                                                                • Market rent                                                                              the Manager to do anything within an owner’s         to your caretaking duties is where guests in
      deposit adding a conservative estimate of an additional 20 years to the
                                                                                • Close to iconic tourist destinations of Strahan and Cradle Mountain                      lot. In fact, any obligation on the Manager to       apartments (including apartments which
      mine's life. The Indian parent company Vedanta have given approval
      for new mining methods to be employed in the recovery of ore. The                                                                                                    do so would most likely be invalid.                  are not rented by the Manager) have parties
                                                                                                                                                                                The Letting Agreement is simply a contract      or cause disturbance to occupiers. In most
      return to production is expected to provide employment opportunities                     Nett: $140,636                                                              between the Body Corporate and the Manager           Caretaking Agreements, it is the duty of the
      of 200 positions, which will be a massive boost for the local economy.
      Further to this, the local Henty Gold Mine, owned by Unity Mining, has                   Price: $495,000 plus sav                                                    whereby the Manager is given the exclusivity
                                                                                                                                                                           to provide letting services at the complex. Most
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Manager to report on breaches of the strata
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                scheme by-laws and do whatever they can
      announced recently the farm-in agreement that will see it join with                                                                                                  agreements are worded on the basis that the          ensure that the by-laws are not breached.
      PYBAR mining and re-commence diamond drilling on the Henty fields.        resortbrokers.com.au/motels-for-sale/LH003670
                                                                                                                                                                           Manager ‘may’ provide these services. Every          From time to time, Managers are required to
                                                                                                                                                                           now and then you come across agreements              ask guests to tone down the noise or to call

                                     Jim Chapman                                                                                                                           that state the Manager ‘must’ provide the
                                                                                                                                                                           services. If unit owners want to place their
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Police to stop loud and unruly behaviour.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                This obligation remains irrespective of
                                                                                                                                                                           unit in the Manager’s rental pool, they sign         whether the unit is in your rental pool or
                                     Broker
                                                                                                                                                                           an Appointment to Let (sometimes called a            not.
                                            Mobile. +61 413 444 782                                                                                                        ‘Management Agreement’) with the Manager.                The best tip I can give you is to apply
                                                                                                                                                                           This agreement sets out the services which           your common sense as to when you draw
                                            Email. jimchapman@resortbrokers.com.au                                                                                         will be provided and the commission/costs for        the line on what (if any) ‘ancillary services’
                                                                                                                                                                           provision of those services.                         you provide to a non-letting pool owner or
                                            Melbourne Office. 03 9347 3100                                                                                                      No owner can be obliged to let their unit       guest. END

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      Bali Beckons - boutique villa resort                                                                                                          Your little piece of Greece on the Sunshine Coast
                                                                                                                                                    - holiday management rights complex
      On offer is a luxury seven villa resort with full infrastructure        The land coverage is 2500m2 and has direct road access                Myconos Holiday Apartments are located in Cotton Tree on                 The breakdown of the letting pool is 2 x two bedroom units and 6 x one
      including managers apartment, restaurant and bar, massage area,         The villas can be subdivided for individual ownership or held in      Queensland's Sunshine Coast, a popular suburb with a beachside           bedroom units. The one bedroom apartments do not have laundries
      reception and back of house.                                            one-line.                                                             walking track that spans to Mooloolaba.                                  and as such there are guest laundries on levels three to five.
                                                                                                                                                    The Sunshine Coast Airport is 15 minutes north and the Brisbane          The body corporate pays for security to lock the pool area at night and
      Nestled in the beach side suburb of Sanur sits Aleesha Villas. The      The owner will consider a trade of property in Australia or a part    Airport is one hour south. The area is minutes for a wonderful variety   complete two nightly rounds. There is lift access from the undercover
      property was built by an Australian to the highest international        trade of another asset or trade dollars.                              of bistros, cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs. Nearby Maroochydore      secure car park to all levels and the complex features a heated pool,
      standards. It is in close proximity to the beach and all the                                                                                  is the main CBD and shopping centre of the Sunshine Coast.               barbeque area and common lounge pool area.
      restaurants and bars.
                                                                              Price: $2,450,000                                                     Maroochydore’s Sunshine Plaza is within easy walking distance and
                                                                                                                                                    has a Myer, cinemas and an enormous number of retailers with both
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             This offering would suit either a couple or a single operator as it has
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             minimal grounds and common areas.
      There is an existing business in place that provides a solid holding                                                                          quality and diversity. The Maroochydore Surf Beach is renowned for       • After a run of nine years the current owners plan to retire.
      income.                                                                                                                                       surfing and surf lifesaving events.                                      • Three bedroom residence
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • No set office hours in agreements
                                                                                                                                                    The complex features a range of themed one and two bedroom
      The land title is 41 year leasehold and has been paid up. It is well
      suited for foreign ownership.
                                                                                                                                                    apartments; all air-conditioned, with luxurious king or queen size                     Nett: $109,000
                                                                                                                                                    beds, stylish fully equipped kitchens with quality appliances and
                                                                                                                                                    large balconies with north-east aspect.                                                Price: $990,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             resortbrokers.com.au/management-rights-for-sale/MR003769

     Ian Crooks                                                              Steve Dawson                                                           Glenn Millar                                                             Tyler Millar
      Broker                                                                 Prime Resort Services                                                  Broker                                                                   Broker
             Mobile. +61 411 171 648                                              Mobile. +62 813 376 89000                                               Mobile. +61 412 277 804                                                  Mobile. +61 411 271 761
             Email. iancrooks@resortbrokers.com.au                                Email. steve@prsbali.com                                                Email. glennmillar@resortbrokers.com.au                                  Email. tylermillar@resortbrokers.com.au
             Head Office. 07 3878 3999                                                                                                                    Head Office. 07 3878 3999                                                Head Office. 07 3878 3999

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