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Hi, I have recently redrawn against my PPOR for the purchase of an investment property. There is some money left in this account, would I create any contamination issues from a tax point of view if I was to use the remaining funds to purchase some shares?

Hi, We are currently going through settlement for an investment property in NSW. First time ever dealing with strata. We plan on doing a complete reno, from floors to kitchen to bathroom and built ins. To save a bit of time, i informed the property manager on exchange hoping that we would...

Hi, Have just unlocked equity from PPOR into a separate account to use as a deposit/costs for an investment property. There will be money left over after the purchase, i am wanting to invest the rest into shares. Am i complicating things/contaminating the account for taxation purposes, or...

What do members here pay for personal insurance monthly? I am currently reviewing our insurance (myself and wife) and increasing certain cover. I am doing it all through a broker, who is great. My monthly premiums will be increasing to $275.....Is this ballpark what others pay or do i need...

Has anybody ever tried to negotiate a lower final payout figure with regards to car finance? I am thinking of paying off our car loan early, and was going to see if i can negotiate the payout figure down a bit. The finance company has zero incentive to give a discount (unless i am missing...

Made the trek out there today for a look around. Looking to buy our first home, looking at absolutely everything in our price range from the studio apartment in bondi through to the mansions out west. The homes are quite impressive, and the plans for the area are quite impressive. Seems like...

Far from an innovative technique, just curious as to how many people here rent while owning investment properties? I am thinking of buying my first PPOR, live in it to get the stamp duty concessions, rent it out and rent a place for myself to live in (nothing expensive), save and buy...

This is an interesting site where you can compare the cost of living between different cities all over the world. Sydney is one of the more expensive places to live thats for sure! http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living

Hi everyone, Currently doing lots of reading and researching into investing in property. Just stumbled across this article:- http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/gas-drilling-good-for-sydney-says-nsw-government/story-e6frfku0-1225953359190 How does everyone think this will/could affect...

Hi, i am about to purchase my first property, my PPOR, in the new year. Planning on purchasing an investment property soon after. Currently own a block of land at Golden Beach, Victoria. We want to sell this land, as we aren't making any income from it, and we feel that we can make more from...

Prices have been dropping in the area of late, not familiar with the area at all. Anybody have any comments about the area itself and its investment potential, or has the area come and gone??