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From: Jenny F Not sure if this should go in here or in Meeting Point. Nevertheless, here is a notice re a Planning Issues Forum being held in Canberra which may interest those who invest in the ACT, or are considering doing so. It is a public forum but needs you to call to reserve a seat...

From: Jenny F Can anyone recommend a roof or building inspector in Brisbane? I just did an owners inspection of an IP in Brisbane (I am in Canberra) and noted a little bit of a water stain on a cornice in one room and evidence of a small drip from between a cornice and wall in an adjacent...

From: Jenny F Hello, first a congrats to the Somers on a very valuable site, software and books - I have been using PIA to review various properties for sale and it is excellent for highlighting the good prospects from the bad. The recent updates have been especially helpful. Also thanks to...

From: Jenny F Hello, I was hoping to get some advice in respect of QS report for a 7 year old property. I believe that a QS is worthwhile (so I don't need convincing) but need some clarification of what to expect. First, I'll set the scene - potential property is a free-standing townhouse...

From: Jenny F In the last couple of days I heard an item on one of the news bulletins that suggested the ACT Gov't was considering reducing Land Tax on IPs, the aim being to encourage investment and free up the very tight rental market here in the ACT. Unfortunately all I heard was the...

From: Jenny F Hi, I own an IP in the ACT. I read a previous post which stated that, unlike other states, in the ACT purchase costs (stamp duty and conveyancing) are tax deductible in the year of purchase rather than being deductible only against any capital gain when selling. I have not...