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hi, I have lived in my home for 3 years now and previously had it rented to tenants for 10 years. Can anyone tell me what my CGT liability would be if I was to sell? Is it calculated on 10/13ths of the capital gain (taking the 50% reduction into account) or is there any exemption as I have...

Hi folks, I'm looking into buying a cheapie in Manchester, England. Can anyone tell me what the UK estate agents charge in management fees? Thanks Tim

Hi folks, I've recently launched a new product for anyone looking to get in on the Bulgarian Property Market. Here's a copy of the product review. Are You Looking To Invest In The Booming Bulgarian Property Market? Frustrated By The Different Ownership Laws And Unknown Costs...

Hi folks, Can anyone give me the name of an agency who would deal with letting/managing Corporate rental properties for the Manly area in Sydney? Thanks

Some of you may be interested in the following: Roxby Downs is a mining town in SA with a population of 4000 and maqny workers coming and going according to work availability. There is up to 70 years potential output from the mine. I visited Myall Grove caravan park where they have a number...

Thanks for all the replies. I found a broker with whom I'm taking out a policy with CGU. She says I can add more IP's to the policy as I like and therefore have only one renewal date. She did make me first check with my accountant because all the stamp duty etc will just be chargeable on...

Hi folks, Is it possible to get one single landlord insurance policy which can include a number of IP's therefore allowing only one renewal date, one policy and hopefully a discount? thanks

Hi Sam, Can you tell me what documentation you used to guard against disputes, suitable lawyers, possible disputes and clauses? Thanks

Hi folks, I'm looking to invest in a number of properties with some friends and family members but looking to protect all concerned from any disputes and disagreements which may arise and also agree on a strategy (buy/hold, buy/renovate/sell etc.). Can anyone suggest how to structure the...

Hi folks, I have found a property which is possibly undervalued and so I'm thinking of flipping it. I have 2 questions I'm hoping you can can help me with. - Is Stamp Duty payable twice? - I'm certain I can flip the property however, to be cautious, I know I'll have to arrange a...

Hi Jacque, I recently bought a duplex in Rocky through Frank Brady, they seem to use joint listings in Rocky. There is a proposal to open up a new smelting plant in Rocky in the near future and this could spark similar growth as seen in Gladstone. Overall, I think not great capital gains...

I have this report and I've been looking at some properties shown on the report in QLD. I've been to Laidley and Nanango anf the median prices seem to be higher than what the report states although I understand Residex figures to be up to 3 months old. In these areas the prices are rising...

Hi folks, in the next few weeks I'll be looking for positive cashflow properties in and around the Sunshine Coast. Can anyone suggest some agents in the area they've dealt with who are familiar with positive cashflow properties and Vendor finance deals? The towns I'll be in are Gympie...

Hi Bazza, There are a few towns I've found which have properties that provide positive cashflow. Try Rockhampton, Ipswich, Gympie and Toowoomba in QLD. not high growth areas but then that's why they provide the positive cashflow. Timwr

I'm looking for a good lawyer based in Sydney who is experienced with Vendor finance and caveats. Can anyone recommend someone? Thanks

Hi Novski, There are a few places in QLD with positive cashflow properties, the ones I've been looking at are Towoomba, Rocky and Gympie. Ipswich also has a few. let me know if you want examples as I've been working with quite a few agents up there and so have done figures on a lot of...

Hi folks,m I have an opportunity to put a deposit bond on a block of land with 6 months until settlement. I know the area has got excellent growth and so I could be looking to sell it before settlement, although i know I'll lose my CGT discount. I know this can be done but I don't know...

Hi Mick, the rental return for that specific property looks quite low. There are other places such as Rockhampton and Towoomba with much higher rental yields and after all expnses and interest payments they offer a positive cashflow, although it depends if you're looking for high rental...

Hi folks, I've put together some figures to purchase positive cashflow properties with vendor finance, ie. 20% of purchase price repayable after 5 years at 8% or with a share of property growth. I'm about to write a letter of offer, can anyone advise me on terms and conditions I should...