I don’t think the kickbacks are as rife as the media portrays. I think it all started with a mjaor mortgage firm asking a leading bank to sponsor a conference. I doubt think individuals get much more than the normal rates.

I did get a coffee cup a year ago from a lender.

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The simple answer is no. It is the purpose of the drawing that dictates the deductibility.

This is where an offset account is invaluable.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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This has been touted before.

I think it a good thing.

Stamp duty paid on sale helps people get into a home or IP. It means their deposit goes much further.

It also means SD is paid out of profit which is easier than finding it up front.

Most importantly it is a godsend to the buy and hold investors!

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This has been touted before.

I think it a good thing.

Stamp duty paid on sale helps people get into a home or IP. It means their deposit goes much further.

It also means SD is paid out of profit which is easier than finding it up front.

Most importantly it is a godsend to the buy and hold investors!

I am sure that if adopted there will be…[Read more]

The best way depends entirely on your aims and strategy.

You will probably need to talk to someone.

Call a banker or broker.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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You seem to have quite a good grasp on the process there.

In NSW, and most states differ in the details, one can make all the arrangements verbally. Sometimes a deposit of $500 – 1000 is made but it is only really a sign of good faith and means little other than to show you are serious.

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Hey everyone,

I think there is no need to get too upset by what Acey has written. There are some very valid points there.

I am sure he meant nothing personal and as a moderator I take no offence at all at what he says – I welcome the opportunity of debate. Things can only get better if we keep our eyes and ears open.

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I hear that cable is the way to go if you have access to it. We don’t have it here yet.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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Go Acey!

I have long felt that part of my role was to curb enthusiastic well intentioned, but wrong, advice.

Please feel free to drop me an email if you see something that needs amending.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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I know it so will step back.

Puzzles are a hobby of mine – sounds nerdy I guess!

I do the cryptic every morning and it is good to get thinking first up!

Thanks Celivia.

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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1st and 2nd people across. 2 min.

15 minutes left

1st goes back. 1 min.

14 minutes left

3rd and 4th go across. 10 minutes

4 minutes left

2nd goes back. 2 minutes

2 minutes left

2nd and 1st go across. 2 minutes taken

Boom

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Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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I think it is adding a level of complication to the contract that will only serve to lessen the attractiveness of your already low offer.

Tenants aren’t difficult to find.

If you think they are difficult to find for the specific property or location then I suggest it might not be an ideal buy.

Hope this makes sense.

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You need a phone line to use ADSL but it doesn’t stop the line being used like dial up does.

I have a website and do a lot of biz over the ADSl, my wife is a student and a heavy user and my daughters like to get music and we find we don’t go over ever.

There are unlimited plans for a similar price if you shop around.

Try http://www.whirlpool.net.au…[Read more]

I pay $59 pm for a 512 link with 8 Gig download.

Costs another $2-300 to setup initially.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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Negative gearing her?

I guess so – she costs me every week.

But she does keep appreciating like a fine wine so I guess I am happy to do so.

Might have to go and do another inspection I think…..

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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Weigh two lots of three balls.

If identical weigh two of the remaining balls. If identical the third is it.

If the first two lots were different weight, then weigh two of the heavier balls against each other. If same then the third is the one.

How about something harder.

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Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
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Quote:
Originally posted by Pisces:
>>Make sure you buy that lovely wife of yours something really nice!<<

What Simon really is saying (and perhaps rightly so as it appears as if he went out of his way to make enquiries on your behalf) is ‘What about buying that lovely wife of mine a nice present?’

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Megs,

If you buy in an area where rental properties are in demand you will get a tenant.

If you have trouble you will find that you can do one of two things.

Drop the rent slightly – even $10 pw can make a huge difference.

Or value add to the property. Even a tidy up inside and out can be enough.

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Borgie,

I think this is different in different states.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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Damm!

I was hoping to see what Celivia really looked like!

Wonder if she is as I imagine[blink]

Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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