Recent content by seano4ever

I have a brick house in Brisbane that is on a larger block of land (1095m2). I was advised years ago that the land could be sub-divided. However, the house sits right in the middle of where the sub-division is. I have checked to see if the house can be moved. It cannot be. I am not keen on...

Really? I would of thought that if Greece defaulted, that would put more pressure on the RBA to reduce rates... Or maybe I'm just reading it wrong... If the international money money is hit hard with interest rate rises (which is passed onto us), yet at the same time the RBA slashes rates...

not a bad idea :)

Because im trying to decide whether to fix my rate or not (6.3% is looking attractive) or should I hold on and see how the market plays out in 2012 to try and fix at a lower rate. I would feel safer chasing a lower rate knowing that the market is predicting it. As you mentioned, interest...

True that no one really knows where interest rates will head. The market can do anything between now and the end of 2012. But if you had to make an educated guess of whether interest rates were going to drop or rise when the market is expecting it (see Berlina's chart) and the majority of the...

Very nice graph - where abouts on the ASX website did you find this?

Where do you see rates by the end of 2012? Up, down or on hold? How much of a change (100 basis points? 50 basis points?)? Please provide reasons as well for your answers.

Hi everyone, Been looking into purchasing a property in the USA. My question is, if the property is cashflow positive, the income received will be subjected to tax in the USA. Will this income be double taxed if I transfer the funds to Australia? I have been onto the ATO website...

Hi everyone, I am doing some research into purchasing property in the USA. Like with any property purchase, alot of research should be done beforehand to ensure a successful investment. I am asking if anyone has had any experience with purchasing property in the USA and what tips they...

thanks mja you've been really helpful

Any excellent question. Pick me apart so I have plenty of ammo for the accountant when I see him. What are the pros and cons of an individual trustee to a corporate trustee? Yes I am. And I have goals to grow my portfolio significantly so it is important to be set up correctly from the start.

My partner is a home loan lender so that should be no problem Good point, but I was referring to QLD properties where land tax thresholds do exist. Is there any other disadvantages of the discretionary trust I should know about? (I have just booked a meeting with an accountant who...

Thank you so much for your answers. You wouldn't believe how many people I have spoken to in regards to this issue. Yes they are. This is a major reason why I am considering setting up discretionary trusts for my properties. Rates for companies, trustees and absentees $0–$349,999 $0...

Hi everyone, I am looking at setting up a discretionary trust where myself and my partner are the trustees and primary beneficiaries. We are looking at purchasing 2 units in the next few weeks in QLD. I have a few questions that I would be grateful for if you could answer. 1) If both...

Hi everyone, I am considering expanding my portfolio to include properties in mining towns. I have found many cashflow positive properties in these areas but I have a couple of questions for people who have done this before so I can avoid the same mistakes. 1) What are some tips for...