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I heard this in passing and wanted to throw it out there. - Buy IP, take out $100k loan. - Claim all interest on $100k loan - Set up offset account against it - Deposit $40k into offset account - Actual interest charged is on $60k loaned - Continue to claim $100k loan For this to...

Sorry for this technologically challenged question. I have an old 20GB Ipod which I havent used in years. ie. Beach Boys and Duran Duran is still probably on it. I have since lost the original programme to download music from CD to Ipod. We are going travelling and would like to put some new...

This might be one for Topcropper or the semi-rural dwellers. Does anyone have a cheap alternative to laying lawn for large blocks? 3/4 to 1 acre in size. Currently just shrubs and weeds through the property that need to be slashed every so often to keep council rangers at bay. Used to be ex...

Has anyone got a lease out to any of the food franchisors? Wondering how they are to deal with in terms of negotiation on the lease agreement on behalf of their franchisees?

For the accountants out there who can comment on this scenario: You purchase a dual occ site to develop with another partner as say tenants in common and then after the construction and sub-division goes through, do you: 1) register both parties as tenants in common over both property; or 2)...

Any MBs know who is offering these loans direct to retail? Was it RBS or Perpetual that is backing the Mortgage Cashflow product?

Sorry if this sounds repetitive as I know its been asked before but am still puzzled by how this works in practice. I know that accountants will say if you turned a PPOR to an IP then sold it a few years later (not claiming PPOR exemption cos you moved into another PPOR), you have to apportion...

Was wondering if any of the local experts - Dale/Julia/Mry can shed any light on this issue. I was just reading the Residential Property Trust of Australia PDS and found this in their Tax Section. These guys are specialising in resi IPs in a trust structure but only NSW and VIC IPs. The reason...

Anyone owns these? SimonJulie? Was down in Canberra over the wend on an emergency trip. Wanted to rent a self serviced apartment last minute for the week. Admittedly I had no access to the net but even over the phone, only motels were left. Went through the yellow pages and was left with a 2 bed...

There may have been previous discussions on this but with the ever changing fee chargesfor banks, was wondering if anyone has doen the research on this? ANZ used to have a fee free commercial account. So did Suncorp but not sure who else offers this now. Might have to bite the bullet and get...

Sorry I'm not sure if I'm allowed to do this so Moderators please remove if you deem necessary. One of my mates have a couple (at least) U2 tickets which she can't use - no shes not a Kylie fan either. Its the one in Homebush for Sat 11th Nov. A Class - Row 13. Good seats apparently. Will...

Anyone heard of Investor's Direct new Cash Flow Mortgage where interest is capitalised into the loan over 5 years? Comments? http://www.investorsdirect.com.au/newsletters/082006/august06invite2bp.htm

Heres to continuing from Ausprop and Kenneth's discussions as I'm sure theres a few who might still be interested in what the "locals" have to say. Kenneth is right in saying that the top end still has considerable bids here in Syd simply because theres no quality homes up for sale. Theres...

This is not intended to be advertising but has anyone purchased this? http://www.ultimateinvestorpack.com.au/lc/ Looks like good value but then again marketers always paint it up. I heard about the Mortgage Watchdog before and almost picks up errors everytime. Any one with similar...

Been reading a few posts lately, more recently Sam's Girls' re letter box drops to drum up potential interest. I understand the Reno Kings also promotes this strategy and I know of a couple of forumites who have been successful. My question for any in the industry: is there a way of...