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Hi, I am in the process of moving interstate (NSW-QLD), and also setting up a trust for the purpose of another property purchase and also the purchase of shares. (will probably purchase shares first using a comsec account) I am originally from VIC and my accountant is there. So unsure if...

Hi, This has probably been discussed before? I have tried doing a search but couldn't seem to find the answer. I am trying to find out how many properties (or $ figure) people have per trust? (HDT) And is it best to have a seperate trust for holding shares or can you have a mixter of...

Whoever wrote this should be the next Prime Minister !What a brilliant idea....Message from a hard working Aussie I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to earn that pay cheque, (I work on a mine site on a Kalgoorlie(WestAust)...

Hi All, I was wonder if anyone else has had this problem before? Currently have an investment property in Perth and have had a great tenant in there for 12mths. The property manager till now has also been great. She suggested that I only sign the new tenant up for 6mths in case she didn't...

Hi, I am looking at buying a property and use it as my PPOR for a few years, I would like to purchase the property using a trust (for asset protection and of course to reduce my tax) and thought I would use a HDT to do the job, but after doing some research here and speaking to my accountant...

Hi, I have been using www.propertyguide.com.au to look at previous sales history, but went to have a look today and when I typed in the address, it re-directed me to www.domain.com.au Does anyone else use this site? and have you had the same problem I did a google search and found the rural...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone know's how to find the owners of property/land in NSW for FREE?? I know you can pay a small fee for it through the Dept of Land website, but is there a website that might show you this information? Obi.

Hi, The lease on one of my IP is about to expire, and I have spoken to the tenant about me managing the property and them signing a long term lease, which they excepted. Not sure on what notice I need to give the current property manager? And the property is in NSW so not sure on what to do...

I recently brought a property to do a subdivision. There is a house on the front which I have renovated, and the plan was to build on the back. But I have recently been thinking that maybe I should buy another property (before the next boom) or do I subdivide now? I have not submitted the...

I recently used a QS for a tax depreciation schedule, but I am a bit confused? I completed a reno on a property, and the last thing to be installed was the kitchen, so I organised for the QS to do the report after everything was finished and the tenant could move in the next day. I got...

I have a ticket 4 Sale for the Sydney "Grow a substantial property portfolio without stressing out on cashflow" seminar, if anyone is interested? It is on the 22nd July. I can't make it now due work commitments, all offers considered :o either reply here and I will get back to you, or PM me...

I have just purchased an old weatherboard home, and I am doing a reno on it at the moment. I ripped up the carpet to find that floor boards are in reasonable condition and have been thinking of the Pro's and Con's of having polished floor boards or having carpet for a rental. And thought...

A friend of mine wants to buy a high rise appartment. The appartment seems to be a little cheaper than others in the area. He said he has heard from other REA that the reason why the building is cheaper is that it was made by a non repretable builder. Can anyone help with how to find out...

Hi have just recently gone into negotiations on a property with an older timber house on a large block. I have just received back a pest inspection and even though it didn't show any major termite damage there isn't any evidence of preventative treatment. The report says there is an old tree...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help with finding long term statistics of CG in the city compared to the country??

I am trying to do some research on a few suburbs in my local area, and was wondering if anyone could help with a question on finding previous capital growth % on a suburb. I have looked at the residex website and they only show future predictions I am trying to find the previous capital...

Hi, I have tried the search engine but with no luck. :confused: Can anyone tell me the Land Tax rate in QLD Cheers Obi

Has anyone had experience with tennanting a property to a large family? I am looking at purchasing a property with a higher rent return due to a large family living in the property. (upto $100p/w more than with a normal tennant) It is a 4 bedroom house but will have upto 11 people living...

Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on negotiating. I have done a search on the forum and have read some great posts but I am not sure on what to do from here? The property was originally advertised at 340k but that only last a few weeks and now is advertised at 320k...

I am about to put in an offer on a couple of properties in NSW but they are not in my local area. What is the best way to do this? I have read to do it all via email, fax, and not face to face, so the agent doesn't try to put a magical spell (or use the jedi force) to make you buy. But...