Recent content by Jillian

selling my IP has been slow....thinking.. if I sell my PPOR and move into IP.Am I correct, that I would only pay CGT when the I sell my new PPOR / old IP. Name on title will not change.

thanks, with the laminate flooring ,what timber look. I like to white painted board look or light oak. And light carpet, but grey is so in. Door trim etc are in a maple stain ( which I leaving ). The house is in good town location. It backs onto a bush researve. It has a bush feel and...

Hi Everyone, Well I getting a IP ready to sell. I have never sold a property before ! So of course I want top dollar without spending too much to get it ready for market. Carpet I want a up market look at a budget price? What is lamimate like for kitchen flooring ? What's the hottest look...

work it out :-)

Almost too embarrass to ask how to do the math ( i should know how to do this ) or better a link to a simple calculator. Trying to work out if had X amount for a deposit what would be my borrowing power if I geared this by different percentages ?

thanks......

follow my thinking,( I am aware of GCT and stamp duty ) 1.Can my husband sell his investment residential property to me ? or 2. Can he sell it to my company ? or 3.Can he sell it to my unit trust ? and 4. Can our SMSF invest in the company or unit trust ?

thanks, you confirm what I thought.

I'm interest in other's experience. Have you found less trouble, or more advantage when exchanging, with eg 10 % cash (own money, not banks ) or 5 % your, or 5% yours + 5 % banks ???

i would never used megasealed..learnt the hard way !! After paying them way too much the problem was still not fixed... i then had to re water proof and retiled

i have put in 2 small bunning kitchen and laundry. white gloss.The last kitchen the installer wanted the bench pre cut from a particular company that sells only benches.which was better. I think they are great value for money. Although in my own home I have a 'better' more expensive kitchen...

thanks, i did finally found a couple, and made up my own from these, to suit the property

I have self managed a property for several years . I need a new cleaning check list form to give tenants before signing new lease. They have been here for 4 yrs and need to give them a shake up with cleaning !... or they're out !! Can any one forword me one Thanks

I have an IP that I have for several years ( post 1985). It does have a large CGT due, if sold. I am thinking of adding value for sale. I’m hoping that the profit will cover all the CGT plus a bit more. To work out the extra CGT on the reno. Is this calculated on the sale, minus the value before...

Don't forget to look at your land lord insurance !!!