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Submitted by PandaQiQi on August 27, 2007 - 4:23pm.

Joined: 16/07/2007

Hi all,

I'm a newbie to this site but already enjoy reading from this forum.

I have a BIG favour to ask. Does anyone know of a good property accountant in Melbourne? I have started my invenstment portfolio few years ago but only start reading books on Property Investment recently. I have a family accountant who doesn't like giving advice and who hates the idea of setting up trust. 

Here are my current situation and I really need help to get the structure right before is too late

1. I have a PROP value at $500K (owe 360K) and IP value at $320 (owe 250K) under my own name
2. Started family partnership 6 years ago. We only buy CF+ commercial properties. I only have small portion in this portfolio but nevertheless is a starting point for me.

The problem is I do not have any asset protection strategy in place and from my reading I don't think I should have done everything via my own name.

I've been asking my family accountant for advice and he reckons setting up and maintaining a trust is very expensive and will eat up my return in long run. Anyway, took me a good 12 months to convince my family to stop using him (he's a close friend of my uncle)

Now I desperately need to find a good property accountant. I'm 27 so I guess I still have time to reverse and learn from my mistakes.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Panda

 



August 28, 2007 - 6:12pm

Joined: 14/04/2004

hi Panda
MJ Unwin & Associates in Kew can help in these areas.
PH: 9854 6317
EM: mark@mjua.com.au

Cheers
Hutch


August 28, 2007 - 8:49pm

Joined: 10/07/2006

Hi Panda

I would support Hutch's recommendation.  This forum directed me to Mark at MJ Unwin a little while back, and I have found him to be excellent!!  Knows his stuff and has great customer service too


PandaQiQi's picture

August 29, 2007 - 9:48am

Joined: 16/07/2007

Thanks guys

Really appreciated


NonnieE's picture

September 10, 2007 - 2:55pm

Joined: 30/03/2004

Hi all,
Could any one recommend a good property investment accountant out near Frankston, VIC?  I'm just starting out and need some good advice on how to set up.

Thanks
NonnieE


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September 12, 2007 - 7:19pm

Joined: 25/01/2006

Hi Panda,

I use Michael Diamond of Diamond Partners, they're in Caulfield. I'll dig up their contact details when I get home and post.

Dave.


PandaQiQi's picture

September 13, 2007 - 9:55am

Joined: 16/07/2007

Thanks Dave


propertypower's picture

September 17, 2007 - 11:04pm

Joined: 24/04/2006

Try Nancy Keep from Nancy Keep & Associates
www.nancykeep.com.au
03 9544 9577
I have used her for more than 6 years and she is excellent with properties. She is a property investor herself.

cheers,

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June 24, 2008 - 1:29am

Joined: 06/05/2004

Anyone know of a good accountant on the west side of Melbourne ?
Even somewhere around the city is good too.

Kew, Mt Waverley, etc is kind of far. Thanks !


July 6, 2008 - 9:33am

Joined: 28/07/2007

"Anyone know of a good accountant on the west side of Melbourne ?"

Ditto. If anyone has recommendations for a reliable property accountant on the west side please post :)


July 6, 2008 - 6:27pm

Joined: 18/11/2007

hi all,
i also would be keen to know if anyone can recomend a good property accountant  in the LATROBE VALLEY  (TRARALGON) area, or anywhere in gippsland.

thanks,
frosty1


bennido's picture

July 29, 2008 - 12:43am

Joined: 06/05/2004

No good accountants out west ?? lol ... :)


August 2, 2008 - 11:52am

Joined: 28/07/2007

Why are all the highly regarded property investor type accountants all in kew?

* rolls up sleeve * well if thats what it takes that's what it takes - * taking car to petrol station to fuel up *


August 2, 2008 - 11:52am

Joined: 28/07/2007

Does Nancy Keep work on weekends and is an appointment required?


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