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    Advise on Asset Protection

    I have discussed asset protection issues with my accountant and he has some interesting strategies, but, he will not implement any until I have independant Legal advise on our personal need for asset protection. Could anyone suggest a good Lawyer that knows his/her stuff, when it comes to asset...
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    Why trusts / hybrid Trusts ?

    Sorry, I have just jumped in on this discussion, so please excuse me if this has been explained before, but what is a Hybrid Trust? Wendy
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    Painting and New Carpet Tax Deductable?

    A Property is purchased as IP for at least one year with intention to become PPOR later. If I repaint the property as a genuine maintenance situation towards the end of the first year lease, is the total cost tax deductable? Also, the same situation with the carpet, it needs replacing. Is the...
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    I did it (but will my improvements be tax deductible ?)

    In my experience of three renovations, I did most of the work myself or paid "cash in hand" to tradies, none of which is directly claimable. I did get a QS each time after the reno's were done and did not tell them the prices I paid for things. Each QS report came back significantly higher...
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    Good Painter in Brisbane ?

    I used a painter last year on a total Reno of my BNE house. He was the cheapest quote by far and did a pretty good job for a rental property. That is, you get what you pay for, not the best quality but reasonable for a rental. His name is Terry Disley 0403952000. he was on time and very...
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    All Room Dimensions

    I am also looking at plans to develop, building three, two bed units. I had the option of three smaller bedreooms, but after some research as to who will be renting the units, I have decided on the two bed plus study option. Feedback I recieved was that the three bedroom TH competes with the...
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    Great Day at the Big BBQ

    From: Wendy Bergsma Who had a great day at the Big BBQ in Canberra? I thought the friendship and great conversations were so inspiring, sure beats going to functions where you know no one and just get by on inane chit-chat. Makes me really appreciate the learning and information sharing that...
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    Help me evict!

    Reply: 2.1.2.1 From: Wendy Bergsma Jacque, With Gladesville, I gave the vendor the 14 day notice for them to serve on the tenant, this worked fine and should work okay here, that way you have them out before settlement and then if there are any problems you can sort them out before settling...
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    Researching the Melbourne Market

    Reply: 1.1.1.1.1 From: Wendy Bergsma Thanks guys, I just got online and ordered it. This Forum is great! so supportive and so easy, any other info would also be appreciated. Wendy
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    Researching the Melbourne Market

    From: Wendy Bergsma I am just beginning to research the Melbourne market and need some help. Does anyone know the equivalent or similar organisation to Residex in NSW & QLD, where I can obtain information of capital growth of particular suburbs, sales history etc?
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    Unit blocks?

    Reply: 2.1.1.1 From: Wendy Bergsma Hi Jacque, hope your going to count your best property buddy in on this one?? I don't want to miss out!! Great site by the way! Wendy
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