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I hope someone can assist. I'm an expat, pay no income taxes & have 2 IPs in Australia. I just bought a 1 yo apartment in Darwin that will attract a good level of depreciation. As I pay no taxes except on rental income and expenses and revenue basically cancel each other out can this be deducted...

Can anyone provide some IP information about Carey Bay in Newcastle? Cheers Craig.

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good accountant in Canberra. I'm seeking one preferably with some Aussie expat advise and investment expertise. Thanks in advance Craig.

I have a question for finance people. Is it better to buy another property or pay down the debt? I have a mortgage for $80,000 on my Aussie investment property and $45,000 in cash at the moment. Is it better to pay down the mortgage and the remaining $35,000 pay off over the next 12 mths...

I'm looking to buy another IP. As the Brisbane market has come down so much, is it a good time to buy a riverfront apartment (non flooded areas)? There seem to be quite a few owners who want out & big reductions, but the returns on some places seem good. If the market does not drop considerably...

Does anyone know anything about the Kuala Lumpur property market, besides that KLCC has a current over-supply of high end apartments? I'm attempting to scatter my investments in property around the world and this market is quite interesting. Does anyone have any recommendations for areas. I have...

Hi All, I'm after some information about the Kingston Foreshores development in the ACT. I'm looking at a 1br apartment there and wondering what the outlook is for this area. The apartment is OTP and would be on an island that is near what will be a marina. The cost of a 1br is costly, but...

In the opinion of experienced investors, would it be better to buy 2 apartments in Lakemba returning 580 per week for both or for the same money buy one X 2 br apartment in Neutral Bay returning 490 per week with views of the water. I get more rent if I buy 2 properties, but should I be...

Hi all, I'm an Aussie who lives and works in the Middle East and new to owning an IP in Australia (soon I hope). As I do not pay any taxes in Australia is there a way I can claim for any expenses or tax deducations on my IP either in bulk when/if I move back and start working again in...

I'm looking to buy my first IP and I read an article that said Lakemba was a good area for yield and it also has quite cheap units there. From my time in Sydney I recall it was not a very nice area (apologies to Lakemba residents) so I have my reservations. Is Lakemba a good place to buy...

I have seen quite a few managed apartments in Sydney for sale recently & was wondering what people think are the pros & cons of this type of investment. Some of them are showing quite healthy returns & they will take care off all mgmt fees, rates, water, strata, etc but the guaranteed...

Hi there, I'm an Aussie who works in the Middle East & Im looking to buy a IP in Australia around the 400k mark that is minimal fuss & hassle, but a good return. I have at least a 20% deposit & loan pre-approval. I was looking around Sydney & Brisbane but open to suggestions & growth areas...