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    Owning a big country block.

    We used to have 3 acres a few years ago but had to sell on and move. That plot was hard work, but mainly because the house had a huge formal lawn and garden area. Now that we're moving and hopefully settling down I've been looking at some blocks around 5-10 ac on the market. Main attraction...
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    wildlife garden

    We've bought a ppor in Victoria to move into later this year. We saw a big snake crossing the road outside when we were last there, and now the tenants are reporting possums in the roof. The possums will be moved out of the roof space but I'm so excited about the creatures that we might see...
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    anyone had stamp duty concession and not moved in?

    We bought a house in Victoria recently and got FTHB stamp duty concession. The plan is to move down in 12 months and settle in. We've just moved to Kununurra though and although early days, are loving it. Are there any circumstances under which we could delay moving to our house in Vic if...
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    pool maintenace

    I've never had a pool before so just enquired re pool maintenance for a rental. We got a quote of $45 for balancing chems and check equip or $60 for all of that plus vacuum pool. They can either do it fortnighly or monthly. I haven't got a clue, is monthly frequently enough to do the...
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    pet get well stories

    I was out at the park with my dog Cookie today. She does love to run in the long grass looking for lizards to chase and was having an amazing time catching absolutely no lizards as usual. On our way home I saw blood running out of her foot. I kept watching and eventually grabbed her paw to...
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    paying tenants a fee to oversee building work?

    I have a builder who is replacing some weatherboards for me. He was supposed to do the work months ago but kept delaying. He has now started the work around 7 months later than agreed. Rain has been coming into the bathroom in that time. The tenant now tells me the builders have been doing a...
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    Beechworth and surrounds?

    We're not thinking of this as a PI but a possible base for semi-retirement. Finally got our act together and going to have a look around in a couple of weeks, including the surrounding villages. Hoping to view some properties and sections but would love to talk to anyone who knows something...
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    comparing tax benefits in different countries

    I'm thinking ahead to possible retirement destinations :) and have some income from rentals (one in UK and a few in NZ). The NZ profits are taxed at 28% by NZ tax office, which is okay, but the UK one falls under the tax free threshold so no tax payable in UK (although I realise I'll have to...
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    transfering super to aus from overseas into smsf?

    We're just in the process of transfering pensions from o/s into super here. I'm going to discuss smsf with accountant as a possible option for us but would we be able to access these transferred funds for an investment property purchase? Apologies, I have no idea if this is possible or nonsense.
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    BA Victoria

    I have someone in mind I think but just doing some dd and would really appreciate some BA recommendations for Victoria/outer Melb pls. thanks guys.
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    Income protection insurance-tax deductable

    Hi Sorry if this is a silly question, or been covered before but is income protection insurance tax deductable? I'm pretty sure not but was discussing it today and just wanted to check if anyone knows. thanks!
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    paying tax in NZ

    Hi For those of you based in Australia but who own property in NZ, do you submit tax returns in NZ and pay tax first in NZ and then declare NZ profits and tax payments on your Aus tax return? Thanks in advance!
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    advice on cash flow from investments

    Hi Guys First of all thanks for taking the time to offer all the guidance that you do on this forum. I'd love some feedback on our cash flow situation/options. Our situation is that we both work, no kids, and earn around $200k between us but this is reliant on living remote and we plan to move...
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    Australian accountant for NZ property

    Hello Apologies if this has been asked recently but I haven't been able to find it through the search. I have a small number of NZ rental properties and am looking for a recommendation for an Australian tax accountant with experience of NZ investment. I've just been submitting tax returns...
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