Sidney apartments or Sydney apartments?

Working on what people type when searching for an apartment in Sydney, it amazed me to find out that lots of people spell sydney incorrectly, as "sidney". Based on Google keyword tool, it seems that around 1,000 people search for "sidney apartments" in a given month.

The search results give you 'relevant' results, as it finds apartments named "sidney" around Seatlle and other places in the US. However, one can be sure that many of the people searching for "sidney apartments", were actually looking for "sydney apartments" in Australia, not in the US.

If you are looking for apartments in sidney - oops, sydney, you might go and check these apartments for rent in sydney.

New Development Projects Will Improve Eastern Hub of Perth

According to property analysts, the eastern hub of the Central Business District of Perth will become a location that is just as attractive as the western end of town. Until now property analysts have said that the eastern hub has been buoyed by projects such as the new Condor tower and the Equus serviced apartments that are housed in the former Cinema City site.

The development would be targeted toward the area located at the end of Terrace east of William Street and also east of Barrack Street to make the eastern section of town into a hub. Property analysts feel that the new precinct holds a lot of potential of potential for growth due to the fact that a substantial number of serviced offices would be a significant portion of the project. This would mean a lot of people would be coming to the city to work and will choose to live there as well.

The project would include Equus, a $280 million project at the east of the Hay Street mall that would house serviced offices, serviced apartments, and retail facilities in the 26-floor complex that consists of three buildings that are connected together and have their own elevators and lobby. Construction on this complex has started and is expected to be complete by April of 2011.
Eighty percent of the serviced apartments have been sold and seventy percent of the commercial and serviced office space has also been sold. Marketing of the ground floor retail facility which will include cafes and boutiques will begin about 15 months prior to project completion. The ground floor retail facility will stretch from Hay to Murray Street.

The development will have resort style facilities that include a pool and gym and the commercial serviced office suites will total 8000 square metres of space. The Condor Tower will be completed early this year and will provide 24 floors of serviced apartments offering 152 units, two retail outlets, six commercial offices and 48 car bays.

Condor Court will be a six-floor building that will offer 30 serviced apartment units, four shops, and 12 commercial suites, and will include a gymnasium and a pool. The property is being developed by Condor Development Ltd.

Royale which is located near Hay Street will be a large residential project offering 193 serviced apartments and four commercial office suites. The building is nine stories high and includes two pools, sauna, spa, and gym which are built on the former RAC site.

There are several additional complexes on the site that will be constructed for serviced office space, serviced apartments, and additional commercial and retail space. The building includes the Treasury Building, Town Hall, Durack, Central Law Courts, Cathedral Square, and the Saint.

Quays Serviced Apartment Hotel Chooses EasyRMS to Provide Revenue and Yield Management Solutions

The Assured Ascot Quays Serviced Apartment Hotel recently selected EasyRMS to provide their Internet Product Suite, Deal Quotation, and Budget Analysis Modules at their serviced apartment property located on the Swan River in Perth.

Ascot Quays Serviced Apartment Hotel chose Easy RMS to help them implement the serviced apartment industry best practice pricing and distribution policies. The decision is a result of the currently uncertain economic climate and will help the serviced apartment provider to strategically plan all aspect of business including offering the highest quality services to its guests.

EasyRMS will act as a revenue management partner in managing the pricing and distribution policies and practices of the Quays serviced apartment property. EasyRMS will also be a key resource for helping Assured Ascot Quays Serviced Apartment Hotel to increase their profitability as well as meeting and exceeding their business objectives.

The Assured Ascot Quays Serviced Apartment Hotel is a subsidiary of the Australian owned Assured Hotels and Apartments Group and is located right on the banks of the Swan River with views of the river, city and parkland. The property offers 68 4.5 star fully-equipped and furnished serviced apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms with full furnishing and complete kitchen. Guests also have access to reception, complimentary parking, restaurant and bar including alfresco area, room service, 25m swimming pool, gymnasium, business services, broadband wireless Internet access and a tour desk. You can find out more information about accommodations by visiting Move and Stay at www.moveandstay.com.au.

EasyRMS was founded in 1999, has become the global leader and provider of ASP Revenue & Yield Management Solutions within the hospitality sector for hotel properties and serviced apartments. The company has offices in London, Paris, New York, Calgary, Sydney, Singapore, Rome, Athens and Dubai.

With more than 20 years of combined industry knowledge EasyRMS is dedicated to the introduction of new generation technology and procedures within the hospitality sector and delivers these services to help hoteliers and serviced apartment providers maximize their business.

Pioneer Sands Serviced Apartments to Be Completed by End of 2009

According to developers at the Wollongong-based Complete Development Consultancy, the Pioneer Sands serviced apartment project will be completed by November of 2009. The development is a $45 million dollar project in Towradgi with the management rights being sold before completion of the project.

The Pioneer Sands serviced apartments will offer 46 residential units and 42 serviced apartments with commercial establishments planned for the ground floor. The new serviced apartment property is located on the site of the old Leisure Coast Motel on Carters Lane behind the Towradgi Beach Hotel.

The management rights to the serviced apartment property are being sold before the completion of the project to allow an incoming operator to get a head start on establishing the business and building it accordingly. The management rights to the serviced apartments are currently being offered by Jim Chapman of Resort Brokers Australia for $1.3 million. The details of the management right package will include leasing agreements to the 42-unit fully furnished four-star serviced apartments on a 25-year term.

The Pioneer Sands serviced apartments are situated in Towradgi which is a coastal area flanked by bushland and white sandy beaches. Tenants have easy access to boutique shops, transportation, university, and sporting fields. The serviced apartment property is only five minutes from the center of Wollongong and within a one hour drive to Sydney airport.

The Pioneer Sands serviced apartments are also within five minutes of the Wollongong Serviced Apartments which are located in the center of the Wollongong Central Business District. The Wollongong Serviced Apartments offer 21 one and two-bedroom 4.5 star serviced apartments fully equipped with kitchen and laundry facilities as well as underground security parking. They are designed for business travelers or leisurely short term stays.

The Wollongong Serviced Apartments are also within close proximity to the beaches, a golf course, the primary entertainment venue, restaurants, and cafes, and it is within one hour from the Sydney airport. Nearby are also a cinema and theatre, coach station, galleries, museums, hospital, post office, public transport, railway station, shopping centre, shops, swimming pool, taxi rank, tennis court, university, and visitor information centre.

Wollongong Serviced Apartments received the Illawarra Tourism Award for best accommodation facility in the Illawarra and the Intergral Energy Business Award for Excellence in Tourism.
You can find more information on serviced apartment accommodations in Australia by logging onto Move and Stay at www.moveandstay.com.au.

Quest to Open Its 126th Serviced Apartment Property in Central Queensland

Quest Serviced Apartments plans to open its 126th serviced apartment property next month in Gladstone, Central Queensland.

The new serviced apartment property at 39-43 Bramston Street, Gladstone, will offer 82 units that range from studio, one, two, and three bedrooms with self catering facilities and the latest in technology and comforts. The serviced apartments are equipped with high speed Broadband Internet access, iPod docks, flat screen LCD televisions, and Austar connection. The property offers complimentary car parking onsite, a swimming pool, and barbeque area.

Additionally there will be a host of breakfast options, a pantry shopping service, chargeback at a selection of local restaurants, and business administration services. For business clients seeking to hold a conference or seminar, the conferencing facilities are capable of catering up to 50 clients.

The new serviced apartment complex is located within close proximity to the Gladstone airport, within 600 meters of the Central Business District of Gladstone, and 1.9 kilometers from the Marina. It is expected that the population in Gladstone will double by the year 2026 with the city situated at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Additionally, the rapid growth of surrounding regions in north-east Australia can account for the sound management at all levels by government and industry. Quest has been keeping up with the growth in these areas where there is a constant demand for high-quality and contemporary serviced apartment accommodation options.

Quest Gladstone serviced apartments are also located in an ideal position for travelers seeking access to the Gladstone Hospital, Entertainment and Aquatic Centers, Central Queensland University, and the multi-purpose sports complex. Move and Stay at www.moveandstay.com.au will have additional information on accommodations at Quest properties.

Quest chooses serviced apartment property locations in the Central Business Districts, metropolitan and regional precincts, due to their close proximity to business centers, restaurants and shopping, as well as additional conveniences, to enable guests to be able to conduct their business and enjoy lifestyle options without having to travel long distances.

The opening of Quest Gladstone next month will follow recent openings in the Sydney Central Business District and Potts Point, Albury, Ipswich and Chermside, Ivanhoe and Glen Waverley. Since 1988, Quest has created a network of 120 strategically-located serviced apartment complexes.

Business Opt for Virtual Offices to Escape High Cost Leases

As a result of the economic downturn, many small businesses are opting for the virtual office concept to escape the high costs and commitment to long term leases as well as the costs of commuting. Businesses are turning the lease of a virtual office instead to maintain the appearance of a prestigious address in an inner-city setting.

According to Regus, a major serviced office and virtual office provider, the company is currently experiencing an increase in the demand for virtual offices. The company has up to two new business clients per week in over 850 centers in 60 countries worldwide, as a result of the uncertain economic climate.

By opting to lease a virtual office, small business owners do not have to provide a lump sum of capital for office furniture and interior fittings. With a virtual office, Regus can provide small businesses with a post office box that reflects a Shortland Street address in the Central Business District of Auckland, a personalized answering service with access to meeting rooms when needed, a full administrative support staff, as well as computer and videoconferencing equipment. Businesses can access all of these services at a fraction of the cost of renting office space via a conventional long term lease. Additionally, virtual offices help to cut down on the cost of commuting and reduction of carbon emissions.

The Regus Groups specializes in serviced offices and virtual offices and offers a wide range of business solutions that allow companies and individuals to work whenever and wherever necessary. The company operates over 850 business centers across 400 cities in 60 countries and provides fully furnished serviced offices or virtual offices with world-class business support services, meeting conference and training facilities, and the largest network of videoconferencing rooms that serve over 200,000 clients on a daily basis.

The Regus Group also provides solutions that support the growing trend of mobile and home working by supporting workers at home and on the road with services such as the Virtual Office and Virtual PA. Companies of all sizes use Regus solutions to reduce costs and remove the burden of property ownership and management and to have a workplace to suit however they want to work.

For more information on virtual office and serviced office accommodations in New Zealand and Australia, log onto Move and Stay at www.moveandstay.com.au .

Quest Expands Serviced Apartment Portfolio with New Locations

Quest, a major Australian-based serviced apartment provider, has announced the opening of two new serviced apartment properties in New Plymouth and Carlaw Park Auckland. The addition of the properties to Quest’s portfolio will make a total of 27 Quest serviced apartment properties in New Zealand from Invercargill to Auckland.

Quest New Plymouth will provide leisure and business travelers with a flexible lifestyle and a value exceeding that of traditional hotel accommodations. The new serviced apartment property is situated within a central location in the inner part of the city and provides access to seaside views, shopping, and a wide variety of restaurants.

The city of Plymouth serves many sectors which include oil exploration, business services, and tourism during the summer months.

Quest Carlaw Park is located in the heart of Auckland in the central business district part of the city. The new serviced apartment property will provide state-of-the-art accommodations for the local business park corporate clientele, a nearby tennis complex and domain, and easy access to the motorways complex.

Quest New Plymouth and Quest Carlaw Park are part of the company’s mission to expand to provincial locations and to meet the increasing demand in New Zealand for serviced apartments. Quest Carlaw Park will add to the company’s portfolio of ten serviced apartment locations in Auckland and provide cost effective alternatives for corporate and leisure travelers seeking a more flexible lifestyle not offer with conventional hotel accommodations.

Quest was established twenty years ago and became the largest operator in the serviced apartment industry in Australia and renowned for offering an innovative accommodation solution for corporate travelers. The company’s portfolio expands across Australia and New Zealand with serviced apartment properties known for state-of-the-art facilities, comfort, and convenience.

Quest currently has over 120 serviced apartment properties in prime locations across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji with additional properties planned for 2009.

For additional information on accommodations in Australia, log onto Move and Stay at www.moveandstay.com.au .