The Internet Domain Name Auction at TRAFFIC in Orlando, USA, this week was well-attended with 75 bidders on location and many others on-line. Some auction sales:
Overall, a good outcome and indicator of the buoyant domain name market.
Easier Selling of Domain Names
New .auDA policy on .com.au allows domain name sale/transfer after six months. This relaxation of sale/ transfer rules is very positive for sellers of domain names.
"Vodka.com" sells for US$3m
December 2006
A Russian firm, which sells the "Imperia" vodka brand, has purchased the Vodka.com domain name for US$3 million.
Internet Domain Properties specialises in providing Internet property investments mainly for Australian Self-Managed Super Funds and is managed by:
Klaus Veil Klaus has been involved in electronic technology all his career and served for 9 years as CIO for a large Australian healthcare corporation. He is also an active investor in real estate and internet properties.
Phone: 0412 746 457
Fax: (02) 9475 0303
E-mail:
Internet Domain Name Properties
Achieve Cash Income and Capital Gains on Internet Property!
Internet "web addresses" also known as "Domain Names" or "URLs") have in recent years become an increasingly popular investment.
Family Superannuation Funds investing in Internet Property see it as similar to real estate.
Experts speak of "Internet Property" and compare it to Real Estate "Brick & Mortar Property".
Similar to Real Estate Property, Internet Domain Name Properties provide capital growth and annual income:
Internet domain names are in limited supply = "Land, they are not making any more".
Value of the actual domain name itself = "land value" or property value
Popular web sites = land Improvements ...
Lease income from a business operating on a good domain name = property rent
Capital appreciation of a domain name = property value increase
Internet Domain Name Properties are an allowed investment for Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) and can give provide both cash income and capital gains on Internet Property! Income and capital growth can come from:
Leasing the domain name for use by other businesses
Regular income from advertising on the domain names
Let us help you achieve cash income and capital gains with Internet Property!
You buy a package of Internet Domain Name Properties consisting of 50, 100 or 250 domain names. We can offer you themed packages grouped by category, eg: - Global ".com" domain names - Australian domain names - New Zealand domain names and/or themed packages, eg: - Sport - Media - Hospitality - Fishing - Environment - Ethical - Low Carbon Footprint - etc. Please see packages below!
Additionally, you can have us manage your Internet Domain Name Properties to get a regular income. This income is derived from "mini-sites" with advertising that we will run on each of your domain names. The income is paid monthly to you or your superannuation fund after our administration costs are deducted.
Should you wish to realise the value of some or all of your Domain Names, you can list them for sale at the leading Internet Domain Name brokers Sedo, etc. Alternatively, we will be happy to manage the sale for you.
As you have sole title and ownership of your Internet Domain Name Properties, no annual fees are payable to us.
However, you do need to pay renewal fees to the official domain name registrar, usually every 1 or 2 years. Note that failure to do timely renewal may lead to the loss of a domain name.
Should you wish us to manage your Internet Domain Names, we will set up a mini-site with income-producing advertising on each of your domain names. The advertising income may cover the renewal costs and may also provide a positive cash flow and annual income. We will also ensure timely renewals on your behalf.
We are happy to work with your Tax Agent to ensure that the purchase of your Internet Properties package is transacted according to current accounting standards and SMSF rules.
The prices for the Inter-net Property Domain Packages are set as listed in middle column. They include all fees and charges as well as GST.
Once you have purchased a Internet Property Domain Package, we will transfer the domains into your name (or the name of your superannuation fund) within 3 working days at no cost.
As the Internet Property Domain Package is then your property, no further fees or costs are charged by us. However, you are then fully responsible for the management and renewal of your domain names.
