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Hi all, If husband is in highest income tax range and wife is earning about $15k/year AND one individual IP loan for each person (single name only), where do you park say $50K cash? Is it in high interest rate (5.75%) saving account for wife, offset against husband's IP loan or offset...

Hi all, Can a HDT trust and trustee both own properties? It appears there will be less land tax but breaks all rules for asset protection. Any comment? Thanks Charliey

Hi all, Please advise how to clean oil based paint on carpet. Oil was used to paint front door. Thanks Charliey

Hi all, Does anyone know the minimum square meter requirement for subdivision in Hobsonsbay VIC? Thanks Charliey

From ABC: http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/australian-news/4991747/melbourne-bigger-sydney-2056-abs/ Melbourne could replace Sydney as Australia's most populous city according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The latest population projections by the bureau show...

Quality of life rankings Local Government Areas with the best quality of life in Australia: 1. Ku-ring-gai (Sydney) 2. Hunter's Hill (Sydney) 3. Nillumbik (Melbourne) 4. Peppermint Grove (Perth) 5. Mosman (Sydney) 6. Nedlands (Perth) 7. Manningham (Melbourne) 8. Bayside (Melbourne)...

Hi all, I had my depreciation schedule (DS) done by a QS late last year for an IP. I just installed a new deducted ranghood (I know - don't ask why so late:(). Is it better to ask QS to amend it or ask accountant to do a seperate DS? I guess it depends on the cost. Thanks Charlie

Hi all, Please help with this question: Just found out that next door's fence is over my land of PPOR (in VIC). This was found out due to building granny at back and measurement was done by the builder. Fence was at least 10 years old. Checked with local council and was advise this...

Hi all, I would like to have a house checked for asbestos in Melbourne. Can anyone advise where to find expert/company to do that? Thanks a lot Charliey

Hi all, Just came acrsoss a gov site for national toilets (powered by tax money?): http://www.toiletmap.gov.au/ It is very handy for people's travel plan. Happy searching. Cheers Charliey

Hi all, What choice do you have if land of your IP has been planned by council to build a new road over in VIC? Can owner reject council's plan? What price will council pay for compensation? Should I buy this kind of IP if a plan is over a future IP I would like to purchase? Cheers Charliey

Hi all, I have an IP and next door property is for sell. Current IP is in my name. Do I need to buy next door in my name or it can be in other's name like HDT or my wife's name? I would like to have multiple properties developed over these 2 pieces of land together - sub divided. Thanks...

Hi all, Just want to share this with you. Cheers Charliey ***************************************** There was a one hour interview on CNBC with Warren Buffet, the second richest man who has donated $31 billion to charity Here are some very interesting aspects of his life: 1. He bought...

Hi all, I would like to know which bank or other companys provide loands for HDT? Also the interest rate please. I am looking for HDT IP loan for $200K. Thanks Charliey

Hi all, Usually we buy next door neighbour's house which is horizonal (assume). What about buy back yard neighbour's house which is vertical? One of the issues I can think of is easement at back (normally). You can not build anything on it. Is there any benifit of doing so? Thanks...

Hi all, I am looking for someone to do an IP bathroom reno in Melbourne. Can someone recommend a few tradies please? Thanks a lot Charliey

Hi all, I will pay 10% depost on next IP purchase next week on 1st June and settlement is in Sep. Can I claim interest on deposit between 1st June and 30th June in this financial year or have to wait until next year? TIA Charliey

Hi all, WhatPriceMyHouse.com.au has released a book which covers "Make your home mortgage 100% tax deductible..... yes, you can do it and it's legal". Is this true and has anyone read this book? Thanks Charliey

Hi all, Can you recommend anyone who can fix fence in Melbourne's south east area? My fence was lean towards the pathway and the post was very loose. Thanks Charliey

Hi all, I just got a letter from the agent. They want to install 4 small managing agnet board boards on my IP (a detached house) free of charge. The board is 20x30cm and the benefits as they say are: * Adds security to your property as local residents can report any suspicious of damage...