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Buyer's $6.35m splash on Hilton tower
25 Sep 2009 | Gold Coast Bulletin
A mystery buyer has splashed out $6.35 million to snap up a luxury sub-penthouse and an apartment in the $700 million Hilton Surfers Paradise development

$8m buys entire Hilton floor
17 July 2009 | Gold Coast Bulletin
The cashed-up buyer, who visited the Coast earlier this year from China, bought five apartments on level 46 of the second tower, Orchid.

Hilton Surfers on launch pad again
19 June 2009 | Gold Coast Bulletin
The biggest show in town is ready to roll again with the official launch today of the Hilton Surfers Paradise under the control of construction giant Brookfield Multiplex

Construction resumes on stalled Hilton Hotel on Gold Coast
14 May 2009 | Hotelsmag
Gold Coast mayor Ron Clarke said the project's revival could help spark the city's economy, with some 3,000 jobs created and an estimated benefit of $2.2 billion.

Multiplex rescues $700m Hilton project
14 May 2009 | Brisbane Times
Brookfield Multiplex spokeswoman Kerrie Muskens said construction workers were back on site on Thursday morning.

Hilton Hotel project in Qld saved
14 May 2009 | Business Spectator
Construction of the first upscale hotel to be built on the Gold Coast in more than a decade is now expected to be completed in 2011.

Hilton hotel project saved
14 may 2009 | Yahoo Finance
Construction has resumed at the $700 million Hilton Hotel development site at Surfers Paradise after Brookfield Multiplex stepped in to save the project.

ANZ and Brookfield Multiplex to complete Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences development
13 May 2009
ANZ and Brookfield Multiplex, a wholly owned subsidiary of global infrastructure and property giant Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM, TSX:BAM/A, Euronext:BAMA), today announced they have finalised arrangements to complete the development of the project which comprises Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences on the Gold Coast.

Absolutively Positively Prestige Property
December 2008 | Luxury Home Design Magazine
According to Woollard, the sea-change phenomenon has ushered in new requirements for highly sophisticated residents seeking to simplify their lives. The Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences are the first to successfully implement this concept.

Brookfield Multiplex and The Hilton Surfers Paradise
23 Oct 2008 | Raptis Group
Raptis and Brookfield Multiplex have reached an agreement in principle whereby Brookfield Multiplex will assist in delivering the Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences development.

Branded Residences Set To Take Off
26 Sep 2008 | The Business Times Singapore
Coming home to an immaculately kept apartment with all the creature comforts or having a beach retreat at your own private villa with all the attendant luxuries are all possible in a branded residential development - the marriage of a luxury residential development and a reputable brand.

Be My Guest
April 2008 | Aura Magazine
Conrad Hilton rewrote the limits of the American Dream, establishing the world's leading hotel corporation, the Hilton Hotel.

The Strip Gets A Brand New Vibe
1 Mar 2008 | The Australian
You can almost smell the money in the main urban hubs of the Gold Coast - or at least get a strong whiff of concrete and steel.

$120m To Live Hilton High Life
14 Feb 2008 | Gold Coast Bulletin
LUXURY hotel living is luring buyers in droves to Raptis Group's Hilton Surfers Paradise project, with an average of $1.7million a day being laid on the table for a piece of the Gold Coast high life. more

Designer Has Important Role
3 Jan 2008 | Gold Coast Bulletin
DESIGERS and developers must share responsibility for the provision of public spaces in urban areas. more

Hilton Checks In On Coast
20 Nov 2007 | Gold Coast Bulletin
THE Hilton Hotels chain has secured pole position in central Surfers Paradise after signing up for the management rights to the Raptis Group's twin-tower Dolphin Arcade redevelopment. more

Surfers Paradise scores touch of Hilton Glamour
20 Nov 2007 | Courier Mail
THE Glitter Strip is about to get even more flash, with the development of the Gold Coast's first Hilton Hotel. more

Raptis Group Unveils Hilton
19 Nov 2007 | Raptis & Hilton

Property Investment on Queensland's Gold Coast

An unrelenting strong population growth, demand for infrastructure and services and a wealth of national and international events will ensure the Gold Coast has a bright future.

Acquiring an investment property in the Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences is an investment in the vast potential of the Gold Coast. It is your opportunity to invest in Queensland's Gold Coast.

Strong population growth
At 30 June 2006, the population for Gold Coast City was estimated to be 466,651 people. The population is expected to increase to 633,972 residents in the year 2021. ¹Our most enduring seaside resort city is now recognised as the sixth largest city in Australia.

Demand for infrastructure, services
Major infrastructure and development projects in the public and private sectors are keeping the Gold Coast economy buoyant.

Example projects in 2009 include:

$829 million rapid transit system
$100 million Gold Coast international airport expansion (continuing)
$300 million expansion of Robina Town Centre
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition centre expanded to accommodate 6000 seats
Tugun Bypass arterial to lessen travel times to and from Northern NSW into Queensland.
Desalination plant in Tugun to ensure the Gold Coast future water supply

The regional events capital of Australia
Gold Coast city is host to many international and national events throughout the year. The many events provide a need for exceptional holiday accommodation. Notable events include the Australian Surf Life Saving championships, Gold Coast marathon and Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Horse Racing Carnival.

¹ Gold Coast City Council, Facts & Figures, Accessed 27 August 2008

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Why invest in Surfers Paradise?
Gold Coast area profile
Why Buy Off The Plan?
Buyers Guide To Off The Plan Investments
published in Your Investment Property Magazine | Nov 2007
Holiday Hot Spots
published in Your Investment Property Magazine | Dec 2007

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