The-firm Newsletters

Good morning, Fellow members,
What a weekend! Over two glorious days of perfect weather, we joined an incredible crew of riders from the Gold Coast for over 700kms of open-road connection and community.

Saturday:
We hit the Bruce Highway with the Chariots of Light, cruising from the Gold Coast...

Dear Members,As we approach the halfway point of 2025, I’m excited to bring you a strong update filled with momentum across several of our key initiatives — from cruise line expansion to international infrastructure development.Cruise Division Update - Cabin Sales SoaringWe’re pleased to re...

The voyage has already begun!!! Our members are on board... Are you?Good morning, Fellow members, The cruise boom is more than just travel... It’s a powerful investment opportunity. Much like your property portfolio that we've proudly managed over the past 30 years, this venture offers stro...

Retirement is often seen as a time to slow down and take it easy—but why not make it the most exciting chapter of your life? At The FIRM International Cruise Lines, we believe retirement should be filled with adventure, new experiences, and personal growth. Whether you dream of traveling the wo...

Dear Community and Members,
I am thrilled to announce that our recent post garnered over 5,000 views on LinkedIn over the past 4 days, reflecting the immense interest and enthusiasm surrounding VOYAGER, thank you! Your engagement fuels our passion as we craft a unique lifestyle that bl...

Facts about Australia you didn't know!The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps.90% of Australians live on the coast.Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world.The Great Barrier Reef is the largest ecosystem in the world. It is made up of nearly 3,000 individual reefs and can be seen f...

Wishing our dear valued members, partners, clients, and collaborators a blessed Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!Your support and collaboration have been integral to the success of The FIRM, including the launch of our new international cruise line in 2025.As we reflect on the past year,...

According to Kelly Craighead, CEO of the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), luxury cruising is booming. “There isn't just one thing about ‘cruise,' there are so many, many, many different types of experiences that are resonating,” Craighead noted during her keynote address. With 20...

Good afternoon Fellow members,Some very encouraging news from the Mayor of the Gold Coast Tom Tate that I wish to share with you.
We are all blessed when we met 30+ years ago now with these outstanding results on all our investment properties.
It’s inspiring to see such a proactive approach t...

Good morning Fellow Members,Update from RTA Rental Tenancies Authority that you need to be aware.Rental law changes from 30 September 2024 include:Maximum bond amount - capped at no more than 4 times the weekly rent amount.Reletting costs - calculated on the time remaining on an ag...

Ellie Carpenter - Vice Captain & DefenderA very proud Dad, Scott CarpenterThe Excitement of the Current Olympic Games: Australia Shines on the Global StageGood afternoon Fellow Members, What an exhilarating start to the Olympic Games! We are immensely proud of all our Australian competit...

Good morning Fellow Members,In the latest data released from the Australian Tax Office shows 2.3 million Australians declared rental income in 2021-22, with about 71 per cent of landlords owning only one investment property (just over 1.6 million).About 19 per cent (428,000) own two pro...