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G'day, I have a Discresonary Trust with a company trustee that was used to own my small business. I've since sold the business and wondering what's the best use of the DT and company? Obviously I'll be seeking specific advise, but just after a few ideas/education. Would it still be useful to...

G'day All, One of my goals this year is to increase my cash flow to $xyz which is about another $20k p.a. The RBA has done some of the heavy lifting already :) The other low hanging fruit I'm considering is a granny flat on my Raymond Terrace property. The block is suitable for it, but...

Looking for recommendations in Cairns. Aircon installations General handyman Tiler Painters Builder So far my managers people have seemed quite expensive. Cheers, Ben

After 3 1/2 years on the market, just yesterday we sold our Pizza Franchise!! I'm now officially unemployed! Fire away with any questions if interested. Cheers, Ben

In fact NAB are a PITA to make any changes to your loan! Got a letter in the mail from NAB saying my two year interest only period was up so I rang to continue the loan interest only. Turns out I need to submit a full application and reassessment to extend IO with NAB. Same story last year...

Have a tenant that's recently moved in, the managing agent had them renting previously and gave them a good reference. They did mention the tenant had a lot of maintenance requests though. Anyway, they've been in a month and the first request has come in. Door handle to the bathroom broken...

Exchanged on my next purchase today, thought I'd share. Picked up a 2brm unit in Cairns for $85k :) rent $190/week, plus depreciation. Will still be negative cash flow by about $1500p.a before tax, still I'm happy ill get some equity gain at that buy in price. Anyone recommend a property...

G'day, any recommendations for a building inspector in Cairns, or a good builder? Did a search and last info I found was from 2003! Cheers, Ben

G'day All, In a generalised answer.....what ramifications would there be for the Director of a company that went into voluntary liquidation? Purpose being to to end a franchise agreement that the company has entered into. I know this would be complex and very specific to individual...

G'day All, Thought I'd share our latest reno project. I'll start with a few before pic's. Cheers, Ben

G'day All, feeling a bit technically challenged atm. Trying share our latest reno but can't work out how to up load multiple photos. Do you just upload one per post? Cheers, Ben

G'day All, Got a question here on behalf of my parents, hopping someone might be able to point us in the right direction. Basically they own an investment property in their personal Names (both names), suitable for a granny flat. They are looking for cash flow increase, are debt free and...

G'day All, Just wondering how the process works when a broker or the bank order a valuation. Who sees them, can other lenders see previous valuations through this system? How long do you need to wait before re-valuing? Is there any recourse if you believe it to be wrong? One scenario...

G'day All, About this time last year we had 4 IP's vacant at once, one only vacant for a day or two, the others from 2-5 weeks. Killed the cash flow, considering the vacant period and the leasing fees all around the same time. They also became vacant at a bad time of the year for rentals...

G'day All, Have had a couple of NAB loans declined today, the NAB guy said the computer system declined and didn't have a reason. As far as he could see servicing was good LVR below 80%, both properties had been valued by the bank too. He is following up with the state manager as apparently...

G'day All, Have been looking for a suitable block in Sydney 2770 to do a GF on. Think I've found one suitable, however the main house on it has been renovated after severe fire damage. Just wondering if anyone has had experience with this and if there are any potential traps to watch out...