Recent content by Michael2000

I had no luck with my first AUSKey... registered it on my work computer and received errors. I tried the install on another computer however the existing AUSKey was already installed so had to request another (not transferrable once installed). With the new AUSKey I followed the exact same...

Comments like these make me cringe, especially the "too busy spending it on drugs" part!! Makes me wonder if Jack Marx has a point...

I'm an Australian living and working in the UK. I found the following tool on the ATO website quite useful in determining how the ATO might treat my situation in relation to tax-residency. Determination of residency status - leaving Australia There is also a similar tool for people who...

Swebay, Wasn't long ago that Brisbanites said the same thing about Redcliffe... a lot still do. I've lived in Redcliffe for the best part of the last 20 years and have copped my fair share of screwed up noses when mentioning where I grew up... Like Redcliffe, Deception Bay has come a...

Just a few more things in response to Rolfs reply. I have payed mortgage insurance on my current PPOR loan. At the time it was more important to sacrifice the insurance in order to have access to the money i would have otherwise spent. I am also moving to the uk in 3 months for 18 months...

Thank you for the responses so far… I know I will need to speak with a broker before making my next purchase. I’m just hoping to first arm myself with as much knowledge as possible about my problem and possible solutions. My plan to date has been to push as much money into my PPOR’s offset...

Hi everyone… first of all thanks to all contributors for the wealth of information contained in the SS forums. I’ve learned more in the last few months here than I ever have dealing with banks and financial planners. I’m hoping that someone can help me out with the following: Scenario I...