Have you dreamed of owning your own island? Do you long to relax in luxury and swim in crystal-clear ocean water? Well, New Zealand property developer Tim Manning can help make your dream a reality.

Tim Manning is selling his majority share in Eori Island, found on the northernmost tip of the Mamanuca island group of Fiji. With 40 acres of lush vegetation and emerald beaches, Eori Island lies on 50km from Fiji’s main international airport.

Eori Island, says Tim Manning, would make the perfect location for luxury villas or a resort, dive shop or private personal retreat. The island abounds with elevated sites perfect for sunset views. The natural isolation of island life will suit someone needing to “get away from it all.”

Eori Island is located in the Mamanuca island group, which lies inside the outer Fijian reef. This creates a protective barrier and allows people to swim, boat, scuba dive and snorkel. There’s an annual regatta, as well as golf courses, fine dining and nightlife located on nearby islands.

It’s the perfect location for anyone who loves nature and seclusion, says Tim Manning, but it’s close to all the fun activities that make Fiji an attractive holiday destination.

Tim Manning owns the majority share of the island property, with former All Black Eric Rush owning 7%. But Tim Manning doesn’t just invest in Fiji; he uses his money and influence to give back to the community. Tim Manning and Eric Rush, among others, also support a Fijian aid programme – Performers4Poverty. New Zeeland entertainers perform at Auckland schools for no fee, and the school children bring gifts for their poorer Fijian neighbours.

So if you’re looking for a new home or investment opportunity on a secluded, unspoiled Pacific island, the man to talk to is Tim Manning.

Property development has been a great money-spinner for many New Zealanders – buying a property with potential, adding value with renovations and redecorating and then selling it on for profit. But with the property market uncertain and banks less willing to give out loans, how do you if you’re got what it takes to be a property developer?

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