ISSUE March 2007
Specials - What's Hot!

Brand new modern townhouse in Coomera
COOMERA from $341,000

Looking for a modern home in an environment of natural beauty, this brand new development can provide you with a lifestyle of peace and security together with community living.
First Home - Part 1

RENTING vs BUYING – Weighing up your options can be hard sometimes but knowing that your money is working for you is worth the effort of investing wisely.

At some point in their lives, the majority of Australians will have to either rent or buy a home, yet with rising interest rates and increasingly expensive rental prices, it's hard to know which is the better option.
Homes on Launch Pad

Perth property prices may be landing, but we're just taking off- again

As the wild west's boom goes bust, the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show southeast Queensland is leading the nation with house prices growing by a record 3 percent in the December quarter.
A People's Paradise

$34 million born-again Broadwater park for rest and relaxation.

Piers, boardwalks, tranquil water gardens and hidden underground car parks will be features of a planned multimillion-dollar makeover of the Southport Broadwater.
Sunland Pays $107m for Beach Site

The Sunland Group has continued its push into Dubai with the $107 million purchase of a giant beachfront development site in an area earmarked as the city's future central business district.

The Gold Coast property giant is teaming up with government-owned property company Nakheel to develop an $860 million mixed-use project on the site in the upmarket Palm Jebel Ali precinct.
Bringing in the Bread

If you're wondering why a night out at Cavill or Tedder Avenue restaurant or bar costs a bomb these days, it's because the landlords are charging the highest rents in the country.

New research shows that Cavill Avenue, for the third successive year, has retained its mantle as Australia's most expensive suburban shopping strip.
There'll be One Big Queue
If Q1 Skywalk Gets Off the Ground

The Gold Coast's tallest attraction is set to offer a high-altitude adrenalin rush that will have you walking on air.

There are plans to build an external steel skywalk on the roof of the world's tallest residential tower that will see visitors suspended more than 300m up in the clouds.

A word from Rosie - our Property Manager

The Pro's & Con's of Students as Tenants

At this time of the year many of the applicants for rental properties are students. Interestingly when I recommend one or a group of students as tenants, the immediate reaction of many landlords is often one of fear and trepidation.

Q1 Fact – No.11

Cyclone

Q1 will sway to a maximum of 600mm. In the event of a cyclone, most apartments would feel no building movement.
Joke of the Month
10 Favourite April Fools' Pranks

1) Forgetful
Tape magnets to the bottom of an empty coffee cup, and attach it to the top of your car. Laugh at all the people who frantically try to get your attention as you drive by.
 
Newsletter Coordinator
- Verona Li -




In this month's issue, we have the latest news and updates on the Gold Coast real estate market. Also take a look at our 10 Favourite April Fools' Pranks we have for you in this month's e-newsletter.

Easter is just around the corner, the team at Gold Coast Property Centre would like to wish you all a Happy Easter and a safe holiday.

Why not celebrate Easter with this beautiful Easter Dessert:

STRAWBERRY CHEESE PIE

INGREDIENTS
· 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 4 tablespoons shortening
· 2 tablespoons butter
· 3 tablespoons cold water
· 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
· 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
·· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
· 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
· 1/4 cup chopped almonds
· 4 cups fresh strawberries, halved
· 1/4 cup currant jelly

DIRECTIONS
1. Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening and butter until all the flour is blended to form pea-sized crumbs. Sprinkle with water one tablespoon at a time. Toss lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball. Chill dough 15 to 30 minutes.
2. Roll dough between two sheets of wax paper into an 11 inch circle. Remove top sheet of wax paper and lay into 9 inch pie pan. Prick bottom and sides of pie shell thoroughly to prevent shrinkage.
3. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool to room temperature.
4. Combine cream cheese and confectioner's sugar in medium bowl. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts. Fold in whipped cream and almonds by hand until well mixed. Pour into cooled crust. Refrigerate until firm.
5. Decorate pie with strawberries fully or just around the edge. Heat jelly in microwave oven just until soft and brush carefully over strawberries until glazed. Refrigerate until serving.

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