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| Soul Surfers Paradise |
In what was one of the most strongly contested acquisition opportunities in Australia this year, Mantra Group, under the luxurious Peppers brand, has secured the management and caretaking rights, and associated real estate for the iconic 77-level Soul residential tower.
Mantra Group has been managing the tower as agents for the receivers and managers since November 2013. The property is currently operated as Soul Surfers Paradise under the management of the premium Peppers brand and is one of the premier luxury holiday apartment resorts in Australia.
Mantra Group CEO, Bob East, said the team was delighted with the acquisition.
“Importantly, our guests will continue to enjoy exceptional five star Peppers service as we consolidate Soul Surfers Paradise as a pre-eminent luxury resort complex in Australia,” he said.
Resort Brokers Australia agents Glenn Millar and Alex Cook handled the sale on behalf of receivers and managers at PwC, running an international Expressions of Interest (EOI) campaign that closed on April 13.
“As anticipated, the campaign drew very strong interest, attracting enquiries from more than 20 parties, including major Australian and international hotel and MLR operators and consortiums,” Mr. Millar said.
“Mantra Group was ultimately the successful bidder in a highly competitive and fiercely contested sales campaign”.
Mr. Cook said the sale underlined the strength of the Gold Coast market and positioned Soul Surfers Paradise in a category that could be termed a “super group” of management rights.
“It shows management rights, which have generally not been targeted, are now a strong asset class for hotel operators, and there is clearly unmet demand.”
The sale of the MLR business of Soul Surfers Paradise is an important milestone in the realisation of the assets of the Soul development project.
Receiver and manager Michael Fung from professional services firm PwC Australia, said the receivers and managers were pleased with the level of interest and price negotiated for the MLR business at Soul Surfers Paradise.
“The strength of interest in this unique opportunity was reflected in the high calibre of participants in the sale process and ultimate sales price that has been achieved”, Mr Fung said.
“Since our appointment in October 2012, the Receivers and Managers have been focused on maximising the value of all components of the Soul development. Following the sale of over 180 luxury apartments in the residential tower and the sale of Soul Surfers Paradise to the Mantra Group, we are now offering Soul's beachfront retail precinct, Soul Boardwalk for sale.”
Jonathan O'Brien of CBRE and Mark Witheriff of Knight Frank have been appointed to manage the sale of Soul Boardwalk via an International Expressions of Interest campaign closing 4 June 2015.
Soul is an impressive 77-level tower located on the corner of Cavill Avenue and The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise. All two and three-bedroom and penthouse apartments enjoy spectacular uninterrupted ocean views over Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast hinterland.
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| Soul Surfers Paradise |
Featuring beach frontage just 20 metres walk from Surfers Paradise beach, Soul Surfers Paradise is situated above a brand new retail and dining precinct and offers a world class array of guest facilities, including multiple pool areas surrounded by sun lounges and day beds; spa, sauna and steam rooms; an oasis of tropical gardens and water features; a superbly equipped gymnasium, plus outdoor exercise and recreation facilities. The property also includes Seaduction, an acclaimed fine dining restaurant with a separate wine-tasting room, private dining room and bar.
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