Recent content by WildeeST

So it would be fair to assume that using a discretionary trust for your first couple of IP is not the ideal option. From the the way I have read the responses, please correct me if I'm worng, you will not have any tax advantages until such time as your IP is creating an income for you...ie...

Katheryn, If you intend to travel with the laptop and want longer life don't go for a Pentium4 processor laptop. Rather look for a laptop with Pentium-M processor which will give you longer life. With the "centrino" brand giving you wireless as well as the Pentium-M processor. And go...

I have worked with both win98 & winxp (on a daily basis) and would recommend winxp 100% of the time with one caveat...you have a relatively new machine. Now as for cleaning up the registry in win98 or winxp, definately NOT something you should touch. The only time I would recommend you go...

That makes perfect sense when someone else explains it you:) One thing that I'm still not clear about...if you happen to use equity in your PPOR then I would assume you will be borrowing 100% + a little extra (if possible). In the above scenario how would you provide the deposit of say 5-10%...

OK that make me feel a little better:) Just following on from there, would you then get the building inspection, pest inspection etc... done before the exchange of contract of would you have a clause in the contract to take care of these matters? I see alot of potential cost if you get...

Couple of newbie questions: - Are verbal offers and written offers binding? - If so can you be gazumped? - Is there a situation where you can be gazumped after a Sales Contract has been sign? - A common trend seems to be the use of written offers, what are the advantages and...

Thanks Kev! I'm looking for an IP with neutral to positive cash flow, so an area with a decent amount of renters would be good. Long term outlook with moderate capital gains (would prefer high CG:) ). I like the idea of a townhouse as this is a great trade-off between a house and a unit...

Hi all, Just wanted to say this is a great forum (the best I've come across)...lots of active people involved. Just been learning heaps by browsing. Now I'm getting a little closer to taking my first step to an IP I was wondering if anyone had an opinion about townhoues in Chermside or...