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Adaminaby, Trout Fishing Heaven!

cathy — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:41:50 +0000

Off I go again to the lovely snow fields of Adaminaby, close to Cooma, Berridale and an hour and a half through the mountains to Tumut. Adaminaby is known by thousands of ski enthusiasts all over he world for the big trout statue in the town centre. It’s a small village filled with friendly people. I have 3 businesses for sale listed here…

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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Nelson Bay

cathy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:53:43 +0000

Off I go again to my favourite sea-side resort area and most popular listing area in Australia where once again I have sold over 14 businesss in the past 2 years. It’s the best ever for enquiries because it’s only one and a half hours from Sydney. The marina is spectacular, the solicitors, accountants and people are so profesional and helpful. One to refer is Steven Parrot in the heart of Nelson Bay… top solicitor and very helpful.

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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Springtime in the Riverina - Buy a Business!

cathy — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:07:59 +0000

The rich, beautiful Riverina…

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. And a terrific bakery for sale in Tumut (wholesale and retail), a great money spinner with huge profits .

Indoor Play Centre Riverina

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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There’s Something About Tasmania…

cathy — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:43:28 +0000

There is something about Tasmania… it’s so tranquil and lovely down there. They say it’s just like the mainland but I disagree. It’s a different experience in Tassie, I love it!

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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Getting Robbed, Hot Flushes & a SCUBA Diving

cathy — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:43:33 +0000

Well I have been everywhere the last few months, running around with buyers from state to state. Some successful, some not so. On one of my trips down the coast I was taking a short break in a park when a man pushing a baby called ”is that your car ’cause it’s just been broken into”. That’s right, the brazen robbers had followed me, smashed my window and robbed me blind.

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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Proposed Child Care Centre Nowra - Arwon’s Little Angels

cathy — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:01:33 +0000

Well the last few weeks I have been running around every where from the beautiful Nelson Bay to Nowra where I am building a 46 place child care centre to be named Arwon’s Little Angels. It’s our original old homes (2 houses, side by side) my brother and sister and I were born in and an inspiration from my little Grandson who one day declared because I was so good to kids and animals I should turn my old homes into a child care place. It was at that very moment I decided to take his advice and run with that thought, so many months on and approvals from the local council and a lot of hard work and worries we are now on the way, and it’s looking just great. I will keep you informed on progress. It’s for kids 2-6 years and opens 7am to 6pm.

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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On the Road to Gloucester NSW

cathy — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:03:32 +0000

Boy have I been busy lately. I had the pleasure of taking a buyer to inspect a business in Stratford. It’s a lovely little town on the old highway to Gloucester NSW, only one hour from Newcastle and a short drive to Foster and Nelson Bay, around 2 hours from Sydney north.

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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Central Coast NSW - Top Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

cathy — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:21:18 +0000

Soon I am off to the Central Coast, only one hour North of Sydney’s CBD. I am listing a restaurant, coffee lounge and catering business located in the Gosford area. What a delightful area, as I drive in I can hear the beautiful bell birds in the trees. It’s a leafy little suburb very close to the sea and a short drive to major shopping centres.

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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Shoalhaven River - Houseboats on the Shoalhaven

cathy — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:04:10 +0000

Well the past 4 weeks I have been all over the place. Just after Christmas I had the pleasure of inspecting one of my favourite listings, House Boats on the Shoalhaven. If you haven’t been to the Shoalhaven Shire you haven’t lived! The business is in Nowra, 2 hours form Sydney and is located on the magnificent Shoalhaven River.

It’s so beautiful on the river. In my early days I skied on the river till I dropped. The river runs for miles and miles past Longreach and takes in the most georgious scenery you will ever see. It’s a safe river, almost always smooth and pristine, and it’s here where the house boasts are moored. There are two wonderful houseboats all decked out with a barbecue on the decks, full kitchen and very comfy living quarters.

So down we go onto the larger of the 2 boats. I looked over the water and the quiet serene feeling of peace and tranquillity engulfed me. Oh my God what a great life style the owners have. Mark and Lisa are the owners and they have the boats absolutely emaculate and beautifully maintained. Gee they are nice people. They are so friendly and pleasant to talk with and told us lots of good stories about the people who book the boats. And what a great time they have! Some people bring their own ski boat as well and moore the house boat up the river or close to the golf club, that incidentally is located right on this river, and they ski all day, fish and play, then at night party till they drop in the comfort of the house boat.

Lisa was telling me about some lovely old couples who also frequent the house boats. They just love it and are so clean and tidy the boats come back in better condition, if that’s all possible. People come from everywhere in Australia just to enjoy houseboating. I now know why!

Yes this is definately the place to be. It’s God’s own country. I didn’t want to leave this inspection. While Mark showed a buyer around I took in some deep breaths and marvelled over their lifestyle and the beauty of the river. We really should get out of the square we all live in and have fun. For all the years I lived in Nowra I have never had the pleasure of house boating! It’s a real credit to these owners how they have established these house boats. It’s a real task to get them approved and up and running and now some very lucky buyer will reap these rewards.

The Shoalhaven stretches down the coast to Batemans Bay and over the mountains to Kangaroo Valley. There are beautiful beaches all around the Shoalhaven shire. The fishing is terrific, caravan parks, clubs and great shopping are all part of the Shoalhaven. The South Coast of NSW, it’s the place to be.

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Lord Howe Island - Fish Videoing Hazards

cathy — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:26:08 +0000

Last month I got a call from a lovely lady who owns a restaurant bed and breakfast on Lord Howe Island so I packed up my little bag and off I flew to Lord Howe. Have you been there? Gee, the people are so friendly and laid back. The owner wanted me to stay a few days but I had inspections with other buyers all over the state and had only the day and night to get it all listed up.

If you have never been to Lord Howe and are looking for a quiet time this is it, although I had a great night out with the locals and the fishing there is to die for.

The fish on the beaches are all protected so I tippy toed down to video the fish and yes, you guesed it, fell in while videoing the fish. I managed to throw the camera so thank God the movies were saved but the tourists got a good laugh out of it.

If you’re looking to for a get-away life, yet still have a great social life look up the listing on my site. You never know we might see you there if you descide to buy it. The plane trip’s ok too. Everyone there knows everyone else.

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