THIS EDITION - OCTOBER 06

Future Directions – Young People in Property has just had the biggest year ever!
2006 FUTURE DIRECTIONS has been the biggest year to date! With capacity crowds at most of the six events to date, certainly the standout events have been the Property Council of Australia Race Day, TOD and of course the now famous Future Directions lawn bowls afternoon. MORE


The serious side...
TOD proves popular with young people in propertyI
April saw the largest ever gathering of FUTURE DIRECTIONS: young people in property to watch industry heavy weights discuss the innovatory TOD – Transit Orientated Developments. Over 230 young property professionals (and a few slightly more senior professionals) turned out to hear TOD experts Jeff Humpreys (Humphreys Reynold Perkins), Matthew Miller (FKP Limited) and Malcolm Snow (South Bank Corporation) discuss what TOD is and how transit oriented developments are becoming a more frequent form of development for the Nation's fastest growing region. Click here for TOD pics


Australia TradeCoast: opportunities galore!
A strong crowd of over 100 turned out for the FUTURE DIRECTIONS: young people in property June cocktail event to hear about the many development opportunities within the Australia TradeCoast precinct. Wendy McMillan - General Manager of Australia TradeCoast gave an overview of the masterplan and vision for Australia TradeCoast and then handed over to Prime Development's Iain Tucker who discussed in detail the TradeCoast Central development.
Click here for Australia TradeCoast pics


STATE OF PLAY: Sector Report Card Delivered!
In July, over 150 young property professionals gathered at the Rugby Club Downtown to listen to Michael Matusik, Managing Director of Matusik Property Insights and Matt Kearney, State Director, Office and Retail Leasing for Colliers International, give an end of financial year sector report card. Matt Kearney gave a comprehensive presentation and analysis of the performance of the tightening commercial property sector in terms of the low vacancy market. Michael Matusik delivered invaluable insight into the residential sector, giving his views on how he thought the market performed as well as sharing his 7 point strategy for the residential market. Click here for STATE OF PLAY pics


Green Star Office Buildings - The way of the future?
September saw 150 young people in property gather to listen to Angus Harvey Ross (Corporate Property) and Andrew Borger (Leighton Properties) talk about increasingly popular environmentally friendly green star office buildings. From a property developer’s perspective, Andrew Borger spoke about the 400 George Street development which he hopes will score a 5, or higher, on the green star ratings tool measurement. From a tenant’s point of view, Angus Harvey Ross explained the attributes tenants are looking for in an environmentally friendly building, in particular, the specific design initiatives employed by the developer. Click here for Green Star Office Buildings pics


IPSWICH: TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE
On Thursday 26th October, 120 young property professionals gathered to hear what Cr. Paul Pisasale, Mayor of Ipswich, had to say about his “land of opportunity”. When the Mayor first began his term in Ipswich, the city had one of the highest crime rates in Australia as well as one of the highest unemployment rates. Both have since diminished and the Mayor boasts that the city is currently the 4th largest in Queensland and is soon to become the 2nd.The “free trade agreement” Pisasale and Lord Mayor Campbell Newman signed with Ipswich was noted by Pisasale as being one of the contributing factors in the change of fortune in Ipswich.
Click here for Ipswich: Two Heads Are Better Than One pics



The social side...
AAMI Stradbroke Race Day
Over 100 frocked and suited up racegoers braved the rare inclement weather conditions and headed out to the Property Council/Consolidated Properties Marquee at Eagle Farm race course on Saturday 10th June for the AAMI Stradbroke. From 12 noon ‘til the last, guests were treated to a sumptuous seafood buffet including prawns, Moreton Bay bugs, fresh oysters and smoked salmon – supplied by Gambaro’s and sipped on Rosemount wines as the horses charged by the marquee. The reason we all turned out, was for the AAMI Stradbroke, which was won by the locally owned and trained three year old filly La Montagna. Click here for Race Day pics



2006 Future Directions 4th Annual Lawn Bowls Tournament
Friday 25th August saw almost 200 young lawn bowls enthusiasts gather at Merthyr Road Bowls Club to compete in the 4th Annual FD’s Lawn Bowls Tournament. Held on one of the hottest days this winter, teams and supporters decked out in team shirts and caps to try their luck at lawn bowls. Whilst some bowlers were better than others, the laughs emanating from the green highlighted the enjoyment had by all. The day was a huge success with special mention to RCP who won the tournament after having the highest score at the end of the rounds. Click here for Lawn Bowls pics

MARK YOUR DIARY NOW!
Don't miss out on these upcoming events

2006 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BASH
Well we thought it was big last year…. Over 150 young property professionals turned out for the annual Christmas celebration at the GPO Hotel, to reminisce on the property year that was. It's time to do it all again! Join the growing FUTURE DIRECTIONS: young people in property network on Friday 1st December, this year at the Port Office Hotel - Brisbane, and farewell 2006. Your ticket will include three hours of beer, wine and spirits as well as canapés and Christmas cheer! Register for this event now, click here to download registration form

 

5th ANNUAL FUTURE DIRECTIONS LAWN BOWLS TOURNAMENT **
Friday 24th August 2007, Merthyr Bowls Club New Farm
** Very popular event, reserve your team now by emailing Keryn Osgerby