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My friend has been looking into the property market lately and considering buying his first investment property. He has been looking at properties down south, around chelsea, seaford through to frankston. He has all the usual questions I guess about finding the right property etc etc. I...

I'm considering a change of accountants. Nothing against my accountant, he has always done a great job as far as I know, but he doesn't come cheap and money is a little tighter these days. Last year cost me $500 ($200 per hour accounting fee). I believe my situation is fairly straight...

Morning guys. Will keep this quick. A few years ago I had my identity stolen and used for credit fraud. Was a nightmare of a process, but eventually got it cleared up. Now. A friend of mine just called me and his case it a lot worse. He has had someone physically duplicate his sim card...

Please help me.! My brother is basically my financial polar opposite. I keep out of his business for the most part, but it has come up recently that he is in quite a bit of debt. Credit cards, personal loans, never paid tax, parking fines etc... I don't know all the details or just how...

I'm actually looking to rent in this area and just trying to budget some of the expenses. Can anyone give me a rough idea of what gas, water and electricity usage might cost? Based on 2 people living in the apartment. Thanks if you're able help.

I'm currently weighing up my options in terms of buying property - ppor vs investment. I'm undecided, but am looking at all possibilities. Assuming I take the Investment option. My budget is $350k MAX. However I would be more comfortable staying closer to $300k. My plan again would be buy...

Evening all. I seem to return here whenever I can't make up my mind. There's a wealth of information and experience on this board, and I like to tap into that when faced with a dilemma. Background info. Bought my first IP a little over a year ago for about $275k in Bendigo. Have about $40k...

Buying a 37m2 1br apartment, car park on title, in the heart of St. Kilda? Opposite botanical gardens, minutes from Ackland st and the beach. Block of 14 apartments, probably built in the 70s (guessing), strata titled. Can purchase for close to $300k. Spend $5-10k on renovations and rent...

Hello everyone. I just wanted to follow up on my tax return from this year. I bought my first ip in December last year. I had a depreciation schedule written up as well. I bought the property for $272,000. I have attached two screenshots from the depreciation schedule. "diminishing value...

Morning all. I just had a few questions which have come to mind recently. I'm looking to buy an apartment and manufacture some equity with a few renos. But I just had a few queries. If I buy an apartment, have it renovated and then rent it out, all the work/costs become tax deductible...

Afternoon everyone. I've been looking at apartments lately for myself. Generally all strata titled properties. However I came across a property today with a freestanding title. It's a funny little accessory building on the back of another older building which has been converted into apartments...

Has anyone done any renovations to a strata titled apartment.? I've just been reading up on some of the rules and procedures etc... and it all seems like a massive headache! Anyway, I'm curious to hear from those of you who have done it. What exactly did you do (in terms of renovating)...

http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-st+kilda-114561851 I went to the inspection for this property earlier in the week. I have been pre-approved for a loan, but my upper limit is $350k purchase price. The agent said this property has been listed since January for $390k...

Greetings all. This thread is really just for me to get some of my thoughts down in writing. If you have a few minutes it would be great if you could have a read and lend some input. Soooo. I bought my first ip nearly a year ago. A 3br house in Bendigo (cost $272k from memory) Currently...

Has anyone bought an apartment without a car park, then been able to purchase a parking spot later? I know that personally I have turned my back on apartments without a car space, so thought this might be an option for adding some value to a property. Just thinking out load here, but curious...

Hypothetically, in an apartment like this: http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-st+kilda-114182575 Would it be possible to remove the window partition between the lounge and balcony, then rebuild at the end of the balcony. A large glass divide with bi-folding windows on the...

I would just like to get a few opinions on this property. I would be buying this as a place for me to live for probably the next 3-5 years and then look at renting it out. (currently leased for $400pw) http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-st+kilda-114182575 rates - $708 water -...

Can anyone recommend someone to conduct a building inspection of an apartment in St Kilda. I need to have it done tomorrow if possible! Thankyou :)

Appologies for all the threads, I don't have much time to get organised before the auction on Saturday. I had a question about the solicitor/conveyancing fees. I remember last time I had this done it cost over $1000. But that was soliciting the entire purchase. I assume that pre auction I...

I just got e-mailed the section 32 for a property I am interested in. Along with the section 32 was another legal document concerning the courtyard attached to the property. I have a hard time reading legal jargon. But from what I can gather, the courtyard is not actually part of the...