Profit Palace, a Chinese developer that promised to buy land for permanent residence, abruptly shut down last night, according to the latest news from Daily Telegraph.
An exclusive survey of Millfield, a multimillion-dollar developer site, found that customers who believed that "buying land for permanent residence" would not be able to use the site after buying the land.
The National Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
State Planning Secretary Anthony Roberts Source: AAP Image/Robert Pozo
Following are previous reports:
A Chinese developer has promised Asian buyers that six months from now they will have "permanent residency" in Australia as long as they buy a property in Hunter Valley.
Developer Profit Palace also promised the buyers that they would "quickly" gain access to powerful politicians and even Australia`s "social welfare".
But a survey revealed the company`s lie that it appeared to promise to help wealthy Chinese families "easily acquire" a "high-quality lifestyle", even listing "co-operative" lawyers and local politicians not involved in the project on its website.
The picture shows Xiao Mou, the head of the company, leaving home and going to work at the company photo: John Grainge
State government will call for a "high-level briefing" this morning.
Residents of the quiet town of Millfield, which is planning to sell 223 properties, are unhappy with the company`s practices, saying that if this continues, the population may double and the suburbs will be razed to the ground.
A reading of the company`s website revealed how it linked "750 square meters of property" to 132A visas for home buyers-a special form of entry for "high-quality" business people.
"upon the issuance of this visa, the applicant and his family will enjoy the same social benefits as Australian residents." Profit Palace, led by Xiao, boasted.
Congressman GeoffLee of Parramatta denies any knowledge of the company.
At present, the project is supported by the new state of government and the local city of government. The approval process for the project is nearing completion and the 132A visa has been pre-approved, "the spokesman said.
"even if you don`t know English, you can quickly connect with Australian politics and business. You can ride leisurely with your friends or play with the sand. "
"you can also pick grapes in your backyard, enjoy the beautiful sunrise, or learn to make wine. Of course, you can also travel in hot air balloons, visit Hunter Valley`s unique broken back mountains, take helicopter expeditions, or enjoy folk music festivals. "
Commitments on the Profit Palace Web site
There is a photo of Xiao and Parramatta Congressman Geoff Lee in their voters` office on the site. However, Lee denied this, saying it did not know about the company.
"I don`t know anything about the company or its website. This photo was used without my permission-I will ask them to remove it. I don`t remember the exact time when the picture was taken. The background is my old office, but we moved out about 18 months ago. "
A picture on Profit Palace
The same thing happened to the respected immigrant lawyer Nigel Dobbie, who was described on the site as "co-counsel." But he didn`t know anything about it.
"this is crazy. I have nothing to do with the company or the project. I just lived in the same building with them before, that`s all. "
Mr Dobbie also said the 132A visa requirement did not include a "home purchase" requirement.
Introduction to the 132A visa on the Profit Palace website
The site also creates the illusion that it has sold nine properties.
In fact, however, no property has been sold.
A map of "property sold" on the site is actually another Hunter Valley development.
Xiao did not reply to any messages.
Xiao Jiang is described on the site as the chief executive director of Rundu Australia, but search results show that the company does not exist.
Xiao is also a registered director of Profit Palace Co., Ltd., holding 20% of the shares.
The company, headquartered in Guangzhou, China, has an additional 80 percent stake in the company, known as Hou Yan (Yan Hou.
Xiao`s office is located at Suite 1701, 31 Market Street, Sydney, and the phone number is no longer available.
Sue Taylor`s house is just a long way from the site, and she is one of the locals dissatisfied with the project, photo: David Swift
When interviewed, Xiao sent assistant Chelsea Chen to the reception. She said the office had moved to Rhodes, but refused to give a specific address.
Ms Chen does not have enough money to develop any land or property, she said, because of "early project" reasons.
The project also includes a "well-known" hotel brand, which is expected to include 50 rooms, a gym, an entertainment room, a sauna and a private club, according to the website. A fine restaurant and other entertainment facilities. "
But none of these applications are planned.
A spokesman for Planning Minister Anthony Roberts said last night: "the minister was very concerned about supporters` comments, which seemed to indicate that the planning application had been approved, but that was not the case."
Residents of the town, Michelle Bowen, pictures,: David Swift.
"the minister will ask authorities on Monday for a high-level briefing on the details of the approval process and any details related to the project," the spokesman said.
"the minister has been strongly opposed to improper foreign investment and will continue to pay close attention to this issue."
Cessnock Councillor Paul Dunn says Congress has no control over the identity of homebuyers. "if the property is marked for sale, then it is used for sale, which is undisputed. Who is the target of the real estate company is not the decisive factor in obtaining approval.
The project has caused huge controversy in Millfield, which has a population of 1006.
The quiet town is about 15 kilometers southwest of Cessnock. A 82-year-old country auditorium on the town`s main road is now a private home that has hosted high-class women`s balls and wedding banquets.
The project`s planning site, Mount View Road, is even quieter.
Resident Sue Taylor, who lives opposite the planning site, said: "this is terrible." This project doesn`t fit here at all. If more people move in, the tranquillity of life here will cease to exist. "
