Benny replied to the topic Had a conversation with my tax accountant about Melbourne property in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi Steven,
I applaud that you are keeping an open mind, and are “taking a look” at other options. Certainly, if this person has an “in” to distressed sales, that might have some merit and benefit for you. but hey, as always, it is Buyer Beware (caveat emptor).I tend to agree with the others who are guiding you away from apartments and…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Had a conversation with my tax accountant about Melbourne property in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi Steven,
I applaud that you are keeping an open mind, and are “taking a look” at other options. Certainly, if this person has an “in” to distressed sales, that might have some merit and benefit for you. but hey, as always, it is Buyer Beware (caveat emptor).I tend to agree with the others who are guiding you away from student accom. But…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Looking at Latrobe Financial in the forum Finance 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi Brizziegirl,
Watch out that the new lender DOESN’T x-coll the two mortgages !! That is not a good situation to get into in most cases. Check with your MB about that.
BTW, for those reading who aren’t aware of “x-coll”, I’m referring to “cross-collateralising the properties on a single mortgage”. It can seem to be worthwhile in some…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Help with maximising tax in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi Vick,
You asked this three months ago, and received a very comprehensive answer at the time. Of special interest is the link that Terryw provided you in one of his answers to you.Can I recommend you go back and re-read the topic :-
https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5037777-asdvise-re-ppor-and-ip-loan-structure/… and pay…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Help with maximising tax in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi Vick,
You asked this three months ago, and received a very comprehensive answer at the time. Of special interest is the link that Terryw provided you in one of his answers to you.Can I recommend you go back and re-read the topic :-
https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5037777-asdvise-re-ppor-and-ip-loan-structure/… and pay…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Help with maximising tax in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi Vick,
You asked this three months ago, and received a very comprehensive answer at the time. Of special interest is the link that Terryw provided you in one of his answers to you.Can I recommend you go back and re-read the topic :-
https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5037777-asdvise-re-ppor-and-ip-loan-structure/… and pay…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Help with maximising tax in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi Vick,
You asked this three months ago, and received a very comprehensive answer at the time. Of special interest is the link that Terryw provided you in one of his answers to you.Can I recommend you go back and re-read the topic :-
https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5037777-asdvise-re-ppor-and-ip-loan-structure/… and pay…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Help with maximising tax in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi Vick,
You asked this three months ago, and received a very comprehensive answer at the time. Of special interest is the link that Terryw provided you in one of his answers to you.Can I recommend you go back and re-read the topic :-
https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5037777-asdvise-re-ppor-and-ip-loan-structure/… and pay…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Help with maximising tax in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi Vick,
You asked this three months ago, and received a very comprehensive answer at the time. Of special interest is the link that Terryw provided you in one of his answers to you.Can I recommend you go back and re-read the topic :-
https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/5037777-asdvise-re-ppor-and-ip-loan-structure/… and pay…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Setting rental price help, equity and units in regional areas! in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 11 months ago
MM,
I just had an extra thought. When separating these to be two separately rentable units, did you comply with all fire prevention requirements i.e. is each one safely protected from the other via fire resistant doors/walls, etc?
One to check as, if that were not done according to Council code, I would hesitate to rent them separately.…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Setting rental price help, equity and units in regional areas! in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 11 months ago
Hi MM,
How is the figure of 3.2% even reached? What’s the formula there?
You found the figure, MM – where you found it, you might find a “How was this calculated?” link to click on.
As an example, re.com.au does this – the link below won’t be your area, but it is purely an example for y…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Conference 2017 in the forum Heads Up! 8 years, 11 months ago
Hi eMark,
9 months till the next one? Are the dates locked in yet? I’m assuming it’s in Melbourne.
The concrete is hardening – I’ve heard the plans, but I’ll leave it to Steve, Jason, or Romy to confirm the actual dates/venue once they are absolutely locked in. For now, I believe it is OK to say “It is planned to be in Melbourne, near EoFY”.
Benny
Benny replied to the topic Conference 2017 in the forum Heads Up! 8 years, 11 months ago
Hi eMark,
9 months till the next one? Are the dates locked in yet? I’m assuming it’s in Melbourne.
The concrete is hardening – I’ve heard dates, but I’ll leave it to Steve or Jason to come back with the actual dates once they are absolutely locked in. For now, I believe I can say “It is planned to be in Melbourne, in mid-late June”.
Benny
Benny replied to the topic Setting rental price help, equity and units in regional areas! in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 11 months ago
Cool – thanks for the extra info. See, straight off, my thoughts have changed – the location sounds like one that can have legs, growing even more equity over the next growth phase. Main thing is “Can you afford to keep it?”
The rental medians usually refer to a 3bdr house – and the median values usually split between 2, 3, and 4bed houses.…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Setting rental price help, equity and units in regional areas! in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 11 months ago
Cool – thanks for the extra info. See, straight off, my thoughts have changed – the location sounds like one that can have legs, growing even more equity over the next growth phase. Main thing is “Can you afford to keep it?”
The rental medians usually refer to a 3bdr house – and the median values usually split between 2, 3, and 4bed houses.…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Setting rental price help, equity and units in regional areas! in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 11 months ago
Cool – thanks for the extra info. See, straight off, my thoughts have changed – the location sounds like one that can have legs, growing even more equity over the next growth phase. Main thing is “Can you afford to keep it?”
The rental medians usually refer to a 3bdr house – and the median values usually split between 2, 3, and 4bed houses.…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Setting rental price help, equity and units in regional areas! in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 11 months ago
Hi MM44,
Going by the valuations you mentioned, this PPOR is NOT in a regional area – is that right?Sounds to me like you have gained some really good ground by doing what you did – putting a Qldr cottage on a block of land and then doing a reno. Sounds like a high value for Queensland, but then some good locations are fetching rather nice…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Setting rental price help, equity and units in regional areas! in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 11 months ago
Hi MM44,
Going by the valuations you mentioned, this PPOR is NOT in a regional area – is that right?Sounds to me like you have gained some rally good ground by doing what you did – putting a Qldr cottage on a block of land and then doing a reno. Sounds like a high value for Queensland, but then some good locations are fetching rather nice…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic Underquoting and how to deal with it? in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 11 months ago
Hi FXD,
I did a quick search and found this link that provides some guidance, including the section on “Enforcing Real Estate pricing”. It is for Vic – it may be different for other states.
https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/buying-and-selling-property/buying-property/understanding-property-pricesThere were several other finds – to…[Read more]
Benny replied to the topic New to investing. Where do i start from in the forum Help Needed! 8 years, 11 months ago
Hi Amaka,
Welcome to Property Investing. There is lots to learn, and we can help you with that – but first, let’s address your initial question.
I don’t know the company you mentioned – except to say that, if any investment company calls you, then do keep your guard up until you can work out if they are kosher or not. Also, did they…[Read more]
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