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Hi, I did my taxes yesterday & the accountant suggested now that the Managed Fund unit prices are low, we change the TFN (Tax File Number) for the managed funds we hold for the kids (which are under my wife's name in trust for each kid) to the kid's TFNs (kids are 7 & 9 years old). I know...

Hi, we recently inherited some money from overseas (grand parents) and wanted to bring the money to Australia (possibly via direct transfer). As the sum is over $10k, would there be any taxation implications (seeing it is a gift)? Cheers, Manny.

Hi there, I have a friend who recently divorced & is looking at purchasing a unit with her settlement proceeds... She is currently living with a guy who is on a disability pension in a defacto relationship, however her children are living with her ex (which will remain that way)... The unit...

Folks, the next MIG meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday August 1st. We do have a guest speaker for the night, being a Real Estate Property Manager (good to see things from the other side of the fence), full details being: Where: cnr Ballarat & Geelong Roads - Victoria University's...

Folks, it is that time of the year again, End of Financial Year. :) This is therefore an excuse for us to have a get together/dinner (have a bite to eat & a few drinks). With this in mind, we have managed to confirm a date & a venue for our End of Financial Year dinner, details being...

Hi there, I've just received my long awaited Building Permit for a PPOR & am currently receiving quotes on various trades I will require to get the ball rolling (as I'm doing this as an Owner Builder)... I've currently received 3 quotes from Drainers/Plumbers who do the drainage work...

Folks, the next MIG meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 30th of May, full details being: Where: cnr Ballarat & Geelong Roads - Victoria University's Footscray Park Campus When: Wednesday 30th of May Time: 6.30pm Building: Building D Room: D409 (tea room we have used in the past)...

Hi there, I've been looking for owner builder building insurances & found a lack of information (as most of the larger insurers don't offer such products)... Can anyone recommend an insurance for owner building? (ie. typical cover you would need while building = theft, damages, vandalism...

Hi there, I recently engaged a demolition company to demolish a house for me (clear the site so that I can start building) & filled out all the relevant paperwork for them to obtain a demolition permit on my behalf, etc... I did all the other ground work, such as disconnecting power & gas...

Folks, it is that time of the year again, maintaining our annual tradition, to have an Easter get together/dinner (good excuse to have a bite to eat & a few drinks). With that in mind, we have managed to confirm a date & a venue for our Easter dinner, details being: When: Wednesday 28th...

Folks, the next MIG meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 7th of March, full details being: Where: cnr Ballarat & Geelong Roads - Victoria University's Footscray Park Campus When: Wednesday 7th of March Time: 6.30pm Building: Building D Room: D409 (tea room we have used in the past)...

Hi there, I have tenants that are on a month by month lease (not currently on lease, as expired & not re-signed up)... I called the PM to start the eviction process (great tenants, just that I will be demolishing the house) & stated that there I have to give them 60 days notice, when I when...

Folks, it is that time of the year again, maintaining our annual tradition, to have a Xmas get together/dinner (good excuse to have a bite to eat & a few drinks). With that in mind, we have managed to confirm a date & a venue for our Xmas dinner, details being: When: Wednesday 13th...

Folks, the October meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 25th of October, full details being: Where: cnr Ballarat & Geelong Roads, Footscray - Victoria University's Footscray Park Campus When: Wednesday 25th of October Time: 6.30pm Building: Building D Room: D409 (tea room we have...

Folks, the August meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 30th of August, full details being: Where: cnr Ballarat & Geelong Roads - Victoria University's Footscray Park Campus When: Wednesday 30th of August Time: 6.30pm Building: Building D Room: D409 (tea room we have used in the...

Howdy there, I've stumbled across a cheap block of land the owner is wanting to sell (privately well below market value). I was hoping to build a spec home on it & on-sell, but am confused on the GST component when selling (as I would be paying GST for the building of the spec home)...

Folks, in our last meeting we did come up with another excuse for another outing/dinner... I have therefore made a booking for us to go back to The Moreland Hotel in Brunswick for this evening, full details being: When: Tuesday 25th April Time: 6.30pm Where: The Moreland Hotel Address...

Folks, the March meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 29th March, full details being: Where: cnr Ballarat & Geelong Roads - Victoria University's Footscray Park Campus When: Wednesday 29th of March Time: 6.30pm Building: Building D Room: D409 (tea room we have used in the past)...

Folks, it is that time of the year again & as per our last discussions in our last meeting (October), it was agreed that we skip the November meeting & arrange for an early December Xmas party/gathering... With that in mind, we have managed to confirm a date & a venue for our Xmas dinner...

Hi there, we have an IP that was recently vacated & the garage absolutely stinks from urine & even dog droppings... it has been hosed down & still stinks... I then subsequently sprinkled 2.5kg of Spree washing powder & scrubbed it in & then washed it down & still stinks... I even...