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Hi All, I read once that fixed rates aren't worked out on the same basis as variable rates, but for the life of me can't find how fixed rates are worked out. :confused: Any ideas welcome. cheers, Chris1 :)

Hi Everyone, We have started getting porno pop ups on our home computer!! :confused: I am the only one to veiw them as yet, but I am really concerned about letting my kids have access to the pc now! We have downloaded a trial pop up filter, which is getting a few, but not all. What to do...

Hi All, What would be regarded as the best method of paying maintenance on my IP? eg. Recently I had a $2000 maintenance bill for some work on my IP. (I have my PPOR & savings account accounts separate to my IP accounts). Till now I have had funds in the IP savings account to cover costs...

Hi All, We had an interesting call from our PM yesterday regarding the pensioner tenant in one of our duplexes. She has just signed a 6 month lease, and the house behind has just been sold to a family. She was complaining about the noise in the backyard from kids and Mum yelling at kids...

Hi all, I have been reading a book on tax issues for Property investors and came across a paragraph that states that any repairs done to a newly acquired Ip will not be tax deductible, but added to cost base. Firstly, Does anyone know if this the case?? Secondly, how long before it is not...

Hi All, Does anyone know if the tax variation form 15-15, (I think) is able to be accessed via ATO website? I have searched and am unable to find it! Ta Mrs Chris1

Hi All, Am looking for some info regarding whether setting up a trust is worth while for small investors. We are purchasing our first ip (and are probably too late for this one) and are just becoming aware of trusts. Is the cost of set and management up prohibitive to a small investor?? I...

Hi All, We have finally signed for our first IP...yipee!( I think!) and have come upon a little hiccup. The rent that the agent told us the tenants are currently paying (and was on the contract we signed) is actually more than they are paying. I'm not sure how the agent got it so wrong, but...

Hi All, Anyone had any dealings with a property group called Property Marketing Direct?? Based in Sydney, they source properties being built to on sell to anyone. At a quick glance their prices seem very competitve with the market place, they proviede propery management as well. Any feed back...

Hi all, Can anyone share with us any negatives they can think of in regards to buying a reirement unit for $80,000 with rent approx $160pw?? We realise that resale could be difficult as only for investor/ retiree market, but good cash flow to possibly off set a neg. geared property. The small...

Dear All, Have been viewing for a while (quite addicted!) but this is my first post. We have been toying with the idea of prop. invest. for a couple of years but never thought we could afford it...until jan's book. We have arranged finance and are technically ready to go. But, as we still...