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This isn't a bad idea David. I was thinking about it recently too, and I figured, if I found myself in the position that i was breaking up with a defacto, i could gear to the hilt (say 100%LVR) which on paper wouldn't leave much to take half of. . I wander whether this would work?

The problem is if you acquired these assetts while together, even if it was with all your own money. she / he could argue that while your money went to investing, her money went to supporting the relationship, or that she/he couldn't work because they had to look after the house, as an agreed...

hey if your asking for the only way to guarantee your partner is not entitled to half your assetts then the only way IS with a prenup / contract. Whether you like this or not :P Not saying this is good for the relationship, just being honest. . Me? I have been living with my partner for...

i'm pretty sure it's 1 year as a defacto relationship and you are done. You can probably get your solicitor to sign up a prenuptial agreement or something along those lines, if your worried. . .

My girlfriend has no interest at all apart from licking her lips at half of the free assett every time i purchase LOL

That was probably half the equity?

Alot of people have made their money in the later sessions of their lives, and as long as it's still before retirement, you just need to be thankful you got it done. Too many people are growing old and are not financially self reliant.

I dropped out in year 11, I have worked since the day I left (5 years ago) . . . Been managing the family plumbing business for the last 2 years of my life.

understood sounds like you made the right / obvious decision and are in good position to keep moving forward :D Would be interesting to see what would happen if the government allowed negative gearing on PPOR like in america.

what made you decide to sell your performing assets? ive considered it as well. was it for peace of mind? part of the plan all along? hit your income ceiling and want to gain some cashflow back

im 20, bought my first IP when i was 18. bought another IP last year. They are both negative geared properties, have built up around 180k in equity. Not sure of my next move as ive stretched my servicability. Might just wait it out until i have enough to carry out a development.