Six month rule applies nationally I believe?

You cannot have two cracks at it with each spouse. Once one owns a property the other is no longer elegible.

There are links to the OSR in every state at this website – you can see what your states legislation is.

http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au/first-home-owner-grant.html

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Meryl Streep?

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Well even if you have a pos geared property it will reduce the amount of tax you need to pay.

There are many items that might be depreciated depending on the age, from carpets to aircon and curtains.

I recommend you phone a QS and see what they think.

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QS is a quantity surveyor.

They draw up a depreciation schedule which may give you additional taxation benefits. It is applicable to all properties however the younger the better.

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How do i have a CGT exemption on my new property is it because it is my place of residence and not a IP?

This is the reason.

As far as trusts go – you really need t ospeak to an accountant.

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I suggest you call a QS and get advice as to whether you should have more.

Depreciator on this forum seems to be very helpful and popular.

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Knuckles,

The loan against the new IP ($80K) will be deductible.

Unfortunately the loan against the new PPOR will not be.

Some people buy through a trust then rent from that trust to arrange for deductibility. You may well lose the CGT exemption though.

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Call Steven.

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Spot on Derek.

This is a very common misapprehension.

A person can borrow against their home for an investment. This loan is deductible.

Another person can borrow against an IP for personal use. This is not deductible.

It doesn’t matter where the money comes from. What is crucial is the purpose it was used for.

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Rob is spot on. There are many things to consider before you set this up. Sounds as though you will have many choices though.

I would recommend that you use a broker and make sure he understands what exactly your medium and long terms goals are so he can structure your finance accordingly.

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Yes mate, go in and ask them to make the changes you need.

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Nope.

Check it out at

http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au/first-home-owner-grant.html

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The amount against your PPOR is deductible. Remember the golden rule is that it is the purpose of the loan that determines deductibility.

Ask the bank to detail it seperately in a split so that you can clearly see which amount is for the PPOR and which is for the IP. You can even pay these down at different rates if you choose.

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Why don’t you move in and rent the spare rooms out for 6 months. Then rent the whole house.

That way you are not committing fraud.

Or return the FHOG and claim it for the next PPOR.

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I am with Mel.

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The regular brokers in here give obligation free advice in here every day.

I doubt any of them would have any problem answering any specific questions or giving general advice.

All the best for your investing endeavours!

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I know one [blush2]

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Just remember if the person who owns the money is planning on buying their first property it is hard for them to prove genuine savings.

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Rob,

As long as you didn’t own any before July 2000.

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No problem with this whatsoever.

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