I am really looking forward to many sales this year just to keep the tax man happy! in March I am off to the Wolds largest expo in Earls Court London, I have picked the best stand to display my businesses and homes and hope to bring home the bacon with sales into Australia and Thailand Kohl Samui where I have made many friends in Business deals and have become very passionate with the lifestyle of the island and its people. The Expo attracts people from all over the world looking to buy in other countries and they are some of the most wealthy Billionaires in the world, I need exclusive homes to sell properties businesses development sites so hurry if you want to get in on the action, my banners will be flying for Australia and Koh Tsunami and I am happy to include properties from any part of the world just email me or call listings are limited so don’t delay, marketing costs do apply.

 If you are looking for the best relaxed lifestyle coupled with great friendly people Thai and European than Koh Samui has it all , what great architecture in the homes, water front placed sell for a quarter of the price they do in most countries and the great advantage of living there its free taxes WHOOPIE . I cannot believe it!  food is so cheap and all available on the island and let me tell you the hospitals and schools are the best in the world 6 star accommodation in the hospitals and you’re in a second no waiting and the best practitioners worldwide practice here, Koh Samui is a short plane ride to Bangkok, Pukett and many other islands and its Tsunami proof, I have made the best friends in Noel Kelly one of our former Australian immigration ministers & David from DDEvolutions a real English gentlemen  has a top real-estate office on the island and is responsible for a huge amount of development on the island , together we are promoting Samui and having lots of fun over there  while we do it ! I going to have lots of good stories to tell when I get back from London so stay tuned.

   RODEO’S  at Moruya

I  just love me  and it’s no wonder with my 2 children, daughter in law and grand children all riding in the events , yes it’s a real family affair , Clayton Deudney My son rides in the roping and bull dogging  his wife Kelly  dose the Barrel racing  and my Daughter Katryna Pendergast Barrel racing  and her husband Sheb rides the bronks  and my adorable grand daughter Chelsea only 7 also barrel races bless her little heart  and Jake and Toby 4 and 7 poddy calf riding , poor grandma has a fit when they come out of the shoots but I am so proud of the courage they show  and their uncle Clayton Russell rides the big bulls and his Wife rides in the Barrelling races , all of them did ok and on they went to Picton the next day to do it all again .if you haven’t ever been to a rodeo do your self a favour and take a chair and have a great day they are all on now for the season and it’s a load of fun .

Moruya is on the Safire coast10 Minutes from Batemans Bay 45 Minutes from Narooma it’s a beautiful friendly country town and well worth a look if you are travelling the south coast beaches from every location.

   Cathryn Austin

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Well off I go again and this time I have accepted an invitation from one of my vendors Noel Kelly who was once one of Australia’s Foreign Affairs ministers and now lives on the magnificent Island of Samui. I have his palatial Koh Samui mansion/home for sale. It would be an ideal resort, as the home is set up with three levels for the millionaire be it a playboy or a resort owner. They cannot get better for the price which incidentally is around 79 Million Bart or $3 Million Australian.

When I left home it was 5 below in my home town and arrival in Bangkok was a bit of a change at around 40. What a shock that was. But I couldn’t help but notice the airport was so clean and immaculately designed with so many duty-free shops, bars and eateries, but very organised. A stay in Bangkok and then off I go the next day by air to Samui. 

Arriving at Koh Samui Airport what a wonderful experience that airport is, the best on a island I have ever seen. Immaculate, beautifully designed and built by a very wealthy business man who also built the hospital in Samui and that’s like a stay in a 6 star resort. More on that later.

The Thai People

You know the Thai people are so friendly and accommodating from the minute I was met at the airport by Noel’s staff, to the day I left the island, I was treated with respect and friendliness the whole time. It’s not that they have to, it’s that they want to be helpful and friendly, smiles on their faces all the time, and when I bumbled and tripped with all my gear the three women and one little adorable child rushed to assist me.

I find their culture amazing. I was always under the impression Thai girls were (well must I say) easy, but that’s not it at all. They are very proud people, never expose themselves like our brazen Aussie girls and dress as best they can at all times. They are humble and quiet, speak when they are spoken to and know what it’s like to be poor. The respect they have for their peers and family is commendable. My daughter is always complaining I don’t look after the grandchildren enough. Well, in Thailand the grandparents’ first consideration is to the grandchildren. It’s the grandparents that bring them up if needed, giving the mum a chance to get on her feet, but at the same time it’s the done thing to look after the family and in many cases many woman marry foreigners for security for the family.

I was sad to see the poorer sides of the island were families live no better than their dogs that trail around the island in search of food. A bit of tin holding a thatched wall together seems all they have. A few coconuts and an abundance of fruit grows on the island so no one every goes hungry and I guess in their own way that’s all they need. Most of the less fortunate people work on construction sites for very little money, but there were no beggars in the streets. Everyone works and appreciates the little money they receive – no industrial relations here – yet they are happy and contented in this lifestyle. But, as a Real Estate Agent and knowing the importance of first impressions are the best ones, I would like to see a clean-up campaign on the island, more sanitary and Garbage control.

I am an animal lover and am sad to see the dogs and cattle undernourished. The Thai’s faith is mostly Buddhism and believe nothing should be killed, especially the animals as they worship them. I am ok with that as I am an animal lover but I would like them fed! Yet the dogs roam in a placid manner all round the island looking like they need a good feed, and even so they are happy also just motoring on with the flow.

The Roads in Samui

Now that’s a different experience! The roads are mainly made of concrete – too hot for bitumen – so the cars drive down tracks that in Australia you would call them goat tracks and amazingly motor bikes, trucks, dogs, chooks and pedestrians all seem to survive, no road rules and NO road rage. Everyone is courteous – amazing to me! The only one time I saw a disgruntled driver it was a foreigner. The Thai’s just let him through without a blink off an eye. I loved that so much about the placid nature of these people. They are so polite. The government here is trying to do its best in upgrades but it’s got a long way to go! After all this is an island. We shouldn’t expect highways or that would take it away from that get away feeling… and it’s a short time from one side of the island to the other anyway!

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• BP garage and freehold
• a top lodge motel in the heart of town
• a café come restaurant and a 3 bedroom home

The motel is a cheaper style of lodging, great for skiers, trout fishermen and tourists who want CBD Lodging that’s affordable. You won’t believe the prices of these properties and businessess… too good to overlook! Then I am back home till my next adventure. See you soon!

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If you are looking for a top adventure on the water call Steve Garland. He owns Home Cruiser Port Stephens and is on the marina  at the end of the first wharf. What a life he has… cruising around with charters for groups wanting a relaxed, personal day out.

While I was strolling down the wharf I met up with Steve and while talking to him there was a little dolphin playing in the water. Gosh, I just loved it. Maybe I will have a boat as my office in Nelson Bay… that’s a thought I might want to consider. But I do get sea sick! I have just sold Incredible Edible for the second time here so if you’re in the bay drop in and see Wayne and Sue. Tell them I sent you and I am sure they will give you a great feed, it’s in the heart of town.

Also if you’re into pasta one of my top businesses for sale in Port Stephens is Michells Paster In Shoal Bay. A great little takeaway or dine in experience.

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Off I go again!  Well spring time and the blossoms are all out and looking just great in our country areas. Have you been to Wagga Wagga?  It’s our largest inland city in NSW and has an amazing shopping area with about three main streets. My dear little daughter in-law owns a florist shop there called Australian Art Florist on Baylis street. They send flowers all round the globe so when you want a top gift and flowers call Jackie and Kelly, they are the friendliest people and do an awesome arrangement and make a fortune out of me when I sell a business! Gotta keep it in the family!

Wagga  is also noted for it’s races. My race horse Raw Diva runs the track and it’s a great day out with a terrific member’s bar and food. Horse heaven, that’s what Wagga and the surrounding districts offer… cutting horses, racing, pony clubs and Wagga’s Equex shows off it’s performing horses of all breeds, so come to the rich Riverina, its only 5 hours from Sydney, 2 from Canberra and 5 to Melbourne.

I also have some pretty good businesses listed right now. There’s a top little bowls shop for sale right near Australian Art Florist. It’s a good little money spinner with no hard work involved. It’s great for a single lady or man. There’s also a pelmet manufacturing business for sale. This business can be run in Sydney or anywhere. Pick it up and take it home. As a home industry it’s great.

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Now listen to this one… I had the pleasure of listing an icon indoor child play centre in Wagga on the main highway into town. It’s the Noah’s Ark. Gee I was impressed with this owner! It’s a great big ark made of timber and looks exactly like Noah’s Ark.

Noah would be so proud of his replica! And kids everywhere love it. My grand kids just wet their pants to get in there, and I just love the cafe, sitting back with the sun beaming in watching the kids have a ball! So if you’re in Wagga don’t go past it.

Go in, you will love it. How smart are these people? I admire their brilliance. They own the property too. It’s on the market with us also and I reckon a bowling centre or skateway would look great behind the Ark. There is lots of space to expand.

The owners have a TOP farm and want to retire, so I have the pleasure of selling it.

My beautiful town of Poplars Tumut… this is noted as God’s own country, located at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, and yes this is where I live… that’s when I am ever home. Most of my days I am on the road with buyers looking at businessess for sale all over Australia, but when I get the chance I come home to heaven.

The beauty here is like no other. If you haven’t been to Tumut you have missed a lifetime experience. I have sold over 15 businesses here and only have a few more listed… a great fish and chips cafe with indoor seating that has won awards for its gluten free food. A great buy. 

I also have a top bricks and pavers business for sale that also has hire equipement and freehold included if you want. Too good to overlook, a top cafe in the heart of the CBD that caters for hungry customers with all week trading. It’s a great buy. Also, the most profitable business in Tumut is my earth moving business… it’s the best listing I have for profits in Australia, so if you want the money and have it to spend…

Properties in Tumut. I have the most picturesque home with sweeping views across the mountains, river and planes on 7 beautiful, magnificent acres. Check out this Tumut property on 160 acres and this rural property for sale in Tumut on 300 acres. I have at least 3 properties to look at, all with excellent views and pastures…so cheap, so good.

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Took the ship across to list a bakery in Launceston. What a lovely place that is… great people and so polite on the road. It would do the NSW drivers good to be so courteous… and what a great bakery, patisserie and health food shop!

If you’re looking for the best returns and a terrific lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle then check out this listing in Tasmania and come on down.

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As the story goes… poor buggars, it’s hard for them isn’t it? I pay for them all my life in my 46 cents in the dollar and then I pay for them some more. That makes the 4th time in one year for me.

Well after a week of rebuilding the Subaru and cancelling credit cards I moved on to a top Sydney listing on the South side. On the water there was a magnificent SCUBA diving business and dive school. Gee, the owners need medals for their dedication to this great icon in Australia. Mike Whitney and Koshie from the morning show dive with these people on a regular basis and endorse it wherever they go. It’s seen on all the getaway shows and now I have the pleasure of selling it. So listen… you want a top adventure business, totally established and known world wide check out the listing on Best Business Buys or give me a call.

On the funny side of the car robbery is when the glass broke all over my seat it jammed up my seat belt and I got stuck in the damn thing. I just couldn’t get to a mechanic in time to fix it, so there I was with my darling little grandchildren aged 7 and 5 in the car and Grandma is caught in the seat belt. If you know anything about the stress of Menopause you will know what a dreadful hot flush is like, particularly when you realise you are stuck and can not get out.

So there I am pulling on the seat belt and having a hot flush and my darling Blair says “Grandma, what will we do?”. I said to them “run into that furniture store and tell the lady Grandma’s stuck in the seat belt”. So in they go… shop full of people of course… “excuse me lady, but my Grandma’s stuck in the car!”

And you guessed it, out comes the whole town to have a look. Everyone’s doing their best to get poor old Grandma out and the looks on my grand kid’s faces were priceless. Chelsea says “Grandma, you’re old now, do you think you will die soon!” God love em!

For the next week I had service station attendants looking at me in despair as I rapped on my window for them to come out and release me from that damn seat belt until I finally got the thing fixed and off again on another mission.

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If you have little ones who you want the very best in long day care then give my supervisor Kylie a ring on 0450 041 404. She’s taking names for future bookings. DOCS don’t give us the licence until the final building certificate so at this stage it’s a proposed child care centre opening soon, around the end of May, and it will be the best centre you will see anywhere!

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What a beautiful drive. All the paddocks are full of lush grazing and the livestock look amazing. We inspected a great little listing  – the Stratford Store. It’s a convenience store with Volume Plus petrol and the best part is it has a great little heritage home next to it that the owners are converting into accommodation, or maybe a bottle shop.

Any way while we were there a team of bikers arrived, muddy and exhausted after their long ride. There were so many, around 100 a least! The whole shop had to go into rush mode and I was re-arranging the furniture to accommodate them. It’s so  beautiful along that road and only 10 minutes to Gloucester from the store. If you are interested in this business please give me a call on 0405 247 400. It’s priced to sell at $495,000 including the freehold. What a buy!

Then I drove on to my favourite spot, Nelson Bay, and listed a little deli I sold 4 years ago called Incredible Edible and a terrific gift store across the road called Good Mates.

What great listings! If you are looking for the best money can buy in an absolutely delightful spot right on the water, these two investments are not to be overlooked.

After a few drinks at the local pub around the corner with my good friends Peter and Gabby from  Incredible Edible I dropped into my motel and slept like a baby. I did around 15 hours on the road that day, but the scenery and the fun I had catching up with my buyers and vendors made it all worth while. Off to Sydney now!

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But you don’t need to go to any other shopping centres today because this business is located in a large shopping open air complex, and what a great listing it is! The owners here are a bit tired, love their job but need a break to get to know the kids and holiday around the countryside. The business has a great outlook, seating outside taking in the warm friendly atmosphere and the great bird life. 

Sydney people just love the Central Coast because just like the South Coast its just few short hours to the beautiful beaches, restaurants and a quieter relaxed living. The Central Coast stretches as far as Nelson Bay. Now that’s a great destination. I have just sold my last business there, an ice creamery shop, great little listing,  and I believe the Canadian couple that purchased it are loving it. I have sold over 8 businesses there. I will tell you more about Nelson Bay next time. I’m up there soon for another listing and a sale on another business. Bye for now and have fun!

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