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Aaron - is this a quote from someone or do you have interests in the development? Just curious Blacky

False - every investor knows its illegal to avoid tax. Reduce tax however... possible. However, Im pretty sure that investors make up only something like 10-20% of the total market. Blacky

I am quite sure you just won Somersoft...

Man - you don't log in for 24hrs and look at what happens! All the fun happens! I actually saw that it was a fully lucky thread and up to 6pages... which is why I clicked on it. Always a good read. This thread goes to second place on my favorites list! Thanks for making my day FL...

Nemo in top spot. Me in second place. How is this possible? Blacky

No 100% correct JoeE. It is permissible to carry on duty free which is delivered to the gate. Hence why DF in Singapore always deliver to your gate, and you collect it after screening. However, if you purchased DF in say London you won't be able to carry that through screening in Dubai...

Datto - I like you! You speak my language. Next SS get together is a moonshine and pizza night! Blacky

A few issues with the idea that I see; 1) alcohol excise is about $80/l of alcohol. So if you have a 1l bottle which is 20% you are looking at a cost of about $16. 2) Licenses are not easy to come by. Added to that you will need liquor lic and liquor import lic which I believe are two...

Ha! I won't be there D.T so coast is clear for you!

BG Even if you can claim the laptop (or other expense) as a deduction you are still spending dollars to save cents. Take your example Your earned $150,000 You spend $3,000 on a claimable expense You now have an income of $147,000 Your tax amount is currently $30,000 (or 20% tax...

One option might be to use the cash as security. Most banks will take a cash deposit as security at 100%. Therefore you could take out a loan, build the granny flat - re-draw the equity from the property and re-pay the loan. Thus releasing the cash security back into your account. Also -...

No. You need to look at 'use of funds' The cash you put into the granny flat is what paid for the granny flat. You then 'redraw' equity - what ever you spend that money on is the use of that loan. The only way these funds would be tax deductible is if you purchased another income...

Im not sure I was ever tight. I set a budget and stuck pretty tightly to it - though did have the occasional blow out. Some mates often comment about the amount I spend. Which I guess may exceed most people, however, they only see a fragment of reality. They see me spend $200 on a casual...

Nah - cant be. They PM'd a couple of years ago, and you cant get any blacker than Blacky! :p:D

Its quite common in many parts of the world. Every one seems to be assuming that the developer would be the one completing it beyond a shell - but that's not how it would work. They would finish the shell and hand it over. You would need to source your own trades to complete it (or DIY)...

In 2015? no. I think that is just too far to move. Beyond that? who knows... too many variable. If it happens though I will be the first to be celebrating! I think it will be 'weak' for some time to come though. I can see the USD with a .6 in front of it this year! Though Im not sure it...

Yeah, pretty much... except for the ones which aren't. Not sure about 'another' but may keep the fire stoked a little bit longer. For anyone earning USD or GBP it certainly makes buying more attractive. I am still buying/holding USD and GBP as I think they still have further falls to...

An interesting day in the markets. Aud - GBP broke through the 2:1 mark and seems to be holding. Aud - USD saw it recover any recent gains. Tomorrow will be fun. Blacky

Mentions SS and Ill throw in a 10% discount :D:p

Interesting We had a break lease recently as well. Held a home open and had 5groups through. Only one decent applicant though. We accepted at the same rate for 6months. They offered a 5% reduced rate for 12months. Interesting strategy. I accepted 6months and see what the market does...