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    Depreciation and CGT for expat

    Thanks for the info, it's most appreciated.
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    scaremongering!

    These same experts picked the Aussie Dollar against the USD to fall each of the last few years to between 90 and 95 cents by October in 2011 and then in 2012 and I just read the same thing for 2013. I hope it does fall as I get paid in USD, but I'm not holding my breath. Australian governments...
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    Depreciation and CGT for expat

    I hope someone can assist. I'm an expat, pay no income taxes & have 2 IPs in Australia. I just bought a 1 yo apartment in Darwin that will attract a good level of depreciation. As I pay no taxes except on rental income and expenses and revenue basically cancel each other out can this be deducted...
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    Signing my first contract - over email ? URGENT help needed

    I've bought several properties as an expat Aussie. In both cases I've had the conveyancing contracts sent via email, we printed, signed them and had them witnessed by the correct people but the original signatures had to be returned via Fed-ex to the conveyancer. This was for properties in...
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    Top 10 Highest Yielding Suburbs

    Woree might be top in this list on rental yields, but it would also be high on expenses. Cairns area BC costs are outrageous. Expenses without including mortgages are up to 60-70% of the rental return in some cases or higher. Just got numbers on a $65,000 place, $180 a week. BC was +$6000 a...
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    Do I need a buyers agent?

    I just used a BA for a property in Darwin. I live overseas & the cost & hassle factor of travelling 15hrs each way to Australia to view a property that could look good on the web, but not in reality is just not worth it. The property he found us is in a good location, it's what we were after...
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    Carey Bay Newcastle Info needed

    Can anyone provide some IP information about Carey Bay in Newcastle? Cheers Craig.
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    Seeking a good accountant in Canberra

    Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good accountant in Canberra. I'm seeking one preferably with some Aussie expat advise and investment expertise. Thanks in advance Craig.
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    Buy another property or pay off mortgage?

    Thanks for your quick responses and advice. It is most appreciated. My Australian Mortgage is an offset mortgage which I have deposited an additional $35,000 into. I have no plans to live in the IP or to return to Australia at the moment and no PPOR in Australia. I think I'll take your...
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    Buy another property or pay off mortgage?

    I have a question for finance people. Is it better to buy another property or pay down the debt? I have a mortgage for $80,000 on my Aussie investment property and $45,000 in cash at the moment. Is it better to pay down the mortgage and the remaining $35,000 pay off over the next 12 mths...
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    Brisbane riverfront apartments

    I'm looking to buy another IP. As the Brisbane market has come down so much, is it a good time to buy a riverfront apartment (non flooded areas)? There seem to be quite a few owners who want out & big reductions, but the returns on some places seem good. If the market does not drop considerably...
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    KL Property Market - where is good?

    HK is too expensive to get into and find a decent place. HK certainly has good returns in both rental and capital gains, but like Singapore it is very expensive which limits the barrier to entry, or at least the barrier of my budget. The Malaysian economy, even during the GFC, was fairly...
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    KL Property Market - where is good?

    Does anyone know anything about the Kuala Lumpur property market, besides that KLCC has a current over-supply of high end apartments? I'm attempting to scatter my investments in property around the world and this market is quite interesting. Does anyone have any recommendations for areas. I have...
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    Kingston Foreshores - ACT

    Thanks for all the feedback. I was looking at a development on “Kingston Islands” called Bridgepoint. It is a development that has only 40 or so apartments with underground parking and this is apparently the only Island development to be made in Canberra. It is directly across the road from the...
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    Kingston Foreshores - ACT

    2 Br apartments along the lake without direct views are +850,000 in the same street. http://www.allhomes.com.au/ah/act/sale-residential/quicksearch?ss=eastlake+parade It is expensive I agree.
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