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janematthews replied to the topic Property Investment Courses in the forum Help Needed!

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:49:35 +0000

The problem with property and investing can be that there is too much information not the lack of it. The "free" advice from "experts" should be viewed case by case. Listen to people who actually walk the walk and are long term and current investors themseves. Learn from their mistakes as well as their success'. Seminars can be excellent but they…[Read more]

janematthews replied to the topic Buying agent fee in the forum I agree. The Buyers' Agents

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:47:44 +0000

I agree. The Buyers' Agents fee is capitalised and not depreciable but form part of the cost base of the property. Will be added to your purchase cost at a time of future sale to work out CGT ( as mentioned above ) If you would like a' cheat sheet ' of what expenses are deductible to property investors just let me know.

janematthews replied to the topic Prestige Property Consulting in the forum Help Needed!

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:41:44 +0000

I agree. Any Buyers' Agent must have a portfolio of their own to show that they are passionate about investing, enjoy helping people invest and not just doing it for a salary. The important thing to know is who is paying the agent. If it is a developer or seller, they are not a 'true' Buyers' Agent as their principal is legally and morally the…[Read more]

janematthews replied to the topic Reputable Buyers Agents in Perth? in the forum Help Needed!

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:45:25 +0000

I am a Buyers' Agent with Momentum Wealth in East Perth. My role is to source the property that best meet your requirements with the highest possible performance in capital returns.To put it simply, my job is doing the necessary ‘leg work’ in the purchase of the best performing properties. I do not sell real estate. The key difference betwe…[Read more]