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Hiya folks I am currently using Ban Tacs as my accountants and am having trouble of late even getting emails replied to...and yes I have tried calling them direct (with no luck). I work o/seas so emails are my preferred communication for obvious cost reasons. Is this just me or can any...

Hiya all Came accross this which might be of interest.... http://www.propertyreview.com.au/archives/2004/02062004/headline/data/Macquarie%20Property%20Outlook.pdf Sorry I don't know how to create a link so I cut and pasted the web address. Pedro

Hiya When operating under a HDT and completing paperwork for insurance policies, bank accounts, Property management agreements etc, whose/what name is used? Do you use your own name (Fred Smith) or the HDT name (ABC Trust), or your name acting for the HDT (Fred Smith ATF ABC Trust)...

Hiya I have recently purchased another IP and once my offer was accepted by the vendor, I dutifully took out building insurance to prtotect my interests. Now I in the throes of arranging Landlords Insurance on this property and thought that I could simply contact AON (as I have done...

Hiya I am wanting to purchase my next IP and have not been able to find a previous post that covers how to calculate your LOC amount when more than one property is considered. For example if we have one IP........... PPOR Previous Val $230K O/standing $155K IP1 Settled Val...

Complaints In the following (allegedly) authentic complaints received by local Councils from their tenants, there are several points which might be misconstrued and seen as a source of amusement by those of low intellect and immature sense of humour. For the rest of us, this will serve as a...

Hiya folks I am usually able to bypass the company firewall by using a remote internet site to access the chatroom, however, this site has recently closed down. Can anyone suggest an alternate site as I have searched the net and been unable to locate a new site that will give me access...

Hiya folks I came across the following site whilst snooping around http://www.access-one.com.au/ Has anyone else used this site as they say that they search the Residex database? Pedro

Hiya Can I claim for the depreciation of items in my IP if I am working overseas and earning tax free income? Am I right in assuming that I can claim this depreciation (as a loss) every year, but then offest it against any gains at a later date?

Hi all We have recently contracted to purchase a duplex unit for an investment and prior to signing the contract and arranging finance etc we asked our accountant whether or not the IP should be in both names or one and whether or not the mortgage should also be in one or both names. Upon...

Hiya I have a new unit about to be completed and have decided that I will install a new split system reverse cycle air conditioner. I have two options as I see it... 1. Prior to settlement, I would arrange for another company to undertake this work in an effort to save paying a premium...

G'day Sim I have to get around a company firewall in order to gain access to the chat room. Historically I have been able to gain access via the website http://cgiirc.otherwize.co.uk , however, I notice now that the connection is dropping out very quickly (sometimes only 30 seconds). Can...

Hi all, I have 2 questions.... 1) What is the preferred method of recouping your taxable deductions? Submitting a Tax Variation form to the ATO and receiving the monies each pay period or waiting till the end of the year and receiving a lump sum? and 2) Where the investor has a...

The Bottom Line G'day all, I don't think that I have seen a specific post in the last few months regarding how to assess 'the bottom' line' when comparing IP's to determine the most suitable investment. I appreciate that there may be slight differences is ratios used depending on whether...

G'day Sim I have tried to email you directly but am only getting error messages, hence my email here. A few weeks ago you were kind enough to help me gain access to the chat room via http://cgiirc.otherwize.co.uk/ however, I regret to inform that this site has now been withdrawn due to...