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Industry News Testimonial ( 07/03/2006 ) Testimonial. ( 09/08/2005 ) Peter Mason Real Estate recently sold our Caravan Park at Tweed Heads South. Peter always followed up after any inspection and only approached us with genuine prospective buyers. We were very happy with his professional and friendly manner. Tony and Ann Medhurst. Land Tax -Abolition Of Threshold. ( 04/08/2005 ) NSW Treasurer Andrew Regshauge reversed the Land Tax charges in NSW Budget in May. From Jan 1st 2006 the threshold of $330,000 will be restored, relieving more than 400,000 people of Land Tax liabilities on their investment properties. There is however no change to the 2.25% The 2.5%vendor tax has been repealed. Tourism Industry News. ( 16/07/2005 ) The amalgamation of Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay (BBFA) industries into a single national peak body will create a stronger, more efficient organisation to represent hosted accommodation in Australia. The official launch occurred on 1st July 2004 in Melbourne. Some state associations have already preempted the National initiative through the establishment of Accommodation Getaway Victoria, Bed & Breakfast and Farm Stay Association of NSW and Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay QLD. BBFA has flagged the maintenance of industry standards as a priority in the early implementation period. Risk management practises within the industry are currently being reviewed with a number of options being considered. New Environmental Assessment. ( 16/07/2005 ) AAA Tourism has launched a new environmental initiative. Research shows that 19% of Australians avoid staying at accommodation that don't have environmental policies. The environmental assessment will encourage you to review parts of your business operations that have a negative impact on the environment, without compromising guest comfort. A simple checklist will provide you with information on how you can reduce operating costs by focusing on areas that require minimal change such as energy efficieny, waste minimisation and water management. In order to streamline the process AAA Tourism will make an environmental assessment at the same time as your regular STAR rating assessment. Contact Simon Corby 03 8601 2200 to register your interest. Short Of Stock ( 16/07/2005 ) As you can see by my depleated stock of Motel and Caravan Park Investments, I am very short of property to offer. At present I have in excess of 500 genuine buyer enquires and it is a matter of matching up the property with the buyer. Please give me a call if you think I may be able to assist. Mobile 0439033331. Caravan Industry Update. ( 16/07/2005 ) The caravan industry is still continuing to grow at a fast pace with new caravan registrations reaching just under 16,000 in 2003 - a 13% increase on the previous year. In Australia, there is a caravan manufactured approx. every 8 minutes with a waiting period for new buyers. (In Tweed Heads up to 6 months) Therefore, it is important that the fastest growing tourism sector in Australia manage this growth professionally. Leading demographic specialist Bernard Salt believes the industry has many years of growth ahead if it managers its business properly and markets the differentiation of products to the different demographics.
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