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I made an offer on a property over the weekend and the contract is now with my solicitor. My brother and I have agreed that we would go 50:50 on the property like we did about 5 years ago. The property is $650K. However, from financing point of view, I need to know whether it is best to add...

I bought a new property where the contract stated that I have 90 days to notify the builder of any defects. I got a building report and served that together with other defects on the builder. He wasn't happy when I served the building report and screamed at me over the phone for...

I don't know whether my question is relevant for this forum but I thought I will give a go and ask. I have been running a painting business mainly servicing home owners and some office and commercial buildings for about three years. And about a year into our business a real estate agent got...

I would like to get some general advice on structure in relation to property and business before I venture out to meet the professionals. This is my situation: 1. Me = Sole trader with two types of businesses. One is my own and other is helping my husband. 2. Husband = sole trader...

I would appreciate if I could get some feedback from you in relation to my proposed structure for my small renovation business. The background information is as follows: I currently run a small renovation business with my husband and we run it as two sole traders. Recently, my parents...

I am looking at price finder for 2 bedroom units in Hillsdale in Sydney. The average value for the area for a two bedder is about $350K. However, a 2 bedroom unit, 1 bath, 1 car space has sold for $8,000. The address is 5/35 Templeman Crescent, Hillsdale. Here is a link where I also...

I been going through all the tabs and user CP to see if I could change my log-in name and I do not know how to do it. I've been using "hiflo" for too long and now wish to use a new log-in name to fresh up again.

Hi Everyone, I have recently started a painting business with my husband and am considering signing up with Quotify.com.au. This is how the business model works: Quotify gives you leads and you pay a certain amount for the lead( between $35-70 depending on the size of the job). You...

I am contemplating on buying a unit/apartment/townhose with 2 bedroom and 2 toilets(it doesn't necessarily have to be 2 bathrooms) in Parramatta area. I hope to pay around 300-320K. In July 2011, I have started a painting business with my husband and prior to that we worked as sole traders...

Hi IT gurus on this forum, I have bought a domain name from www.namedeal.com.au for a period of 2 years and I have been trying to get google application to host emails and I have not been successful. Just to give you a picture of what I want to do assuming the domain I bought is...

I use a laptop with a Korean Windows XP and I am happy with it except when it comes to doing tax returns. Until this year, I was able to use ETAX to do my tax returns even though I had a slight issue. That is, I could complete the tax return but not lodge it. So I had to save the file onto...

There is a unit which I am interested in purchasing in Campsie and the auction is on 29 April 2009. I would like to purchase the property around $200K if possible and would like to know how I can finance the property. Here is a few info about my financial situation so someone can help me...

Hi guys I need some advise as to selling my parent's industrial unit. We have had couple of agents selling this property and did not result in sale. It's been on the market for around 18 months. The link is below...

I need some help from the forumites. I got a phone call yesterday from a recruiter wanting me to spell out reasons why (apart from work reasons) I wanted to work in a different city. I have never lived anywhere in Australia apart from Sydney and my only interstate experience was Cairns...

Just wonder what people would do in following situation. My parents must put their commercial strata unit into SMSF to gain CGT exemption. They have two options: 1. Sell and put the proceeds into SMSF. The property has been valued at $1 MIL- $1.2 MIL. 2. Transfer the property into...

Just need some advise about the units of above fund. I have been given an option to either cash my investment or receive it in units of above fund and just wondering what is the best option for me. The investment amount is $5000.00 and I expect to get $5250. Scenario 1 Cashing out: I...

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I wanted to a poll on how we view things in connection with others and there is no button to create polls. Any reason for this or can a Moderator correct this?

This morning a gentleman came into my office complaining that he has not gained very much from investing in property. His story was very interesting. 1998 Purchase house in Sydney for $430,000 Total cost $455,000 2006 Sell house for $765,000 net capital gain $320,000 after agent and legal...