Yes it is as simple as that.

I have so much trouble getting this across to some people. I am starting to wonder if it is their mindset that makes it hard to sink in rather than my poor explanations.

Glad to have facilitated an aha moment for you [blush2]

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Residential and Commercial Finance Broker
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Originally posted by sarge_80:
Corpy th’ ‘signment.

Does this make sense to anyone?

Simon Macks
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Yes,

It was aimed at people buying homes that were already tenanted – the loophole allows you to let a lease expire before you move in.

It does mean you can rent a place within that first year but I suggest you consider not doing so.

There are CGT exemption benefits from establishing a property as a home before renting it out.

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Originally posted by nkibel:
I have an Audi A6 and have just brought a Landrover for my wife. These have plummited in price and are great value on the second hand market

Nigel Kibel

http://www.propertyknowhow.com.au

Australian and New Zealand Property Researcher and education seminars

Nigel,

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Maybe try clearing your cache?

Simon Macks
Residential and Commercial Finance Broker
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simon@mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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Why don’t you tell us what it is about? What are the aims and objectives of it? Cost? Format?

What is your role in it?

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Residential and Commercial Finance Broker
***NODOC @ 7.15% to 75% LVR***
simon@mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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Originally posted by alexlee:
Simon, but even if an offset account is used, extra payments are still considered paying off the principal of the loan, right?

If in the future say $100k is redrawn to buy a PPOR, the ‘purpose’ test says that the interest isn’t tax deductible because it’s for a PPOR.

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Do you really need to sell to free up cash?

If you sell then you either need to buy or rent. It costs to sell. And you lose the CG exemption. Plus you have one less property working for you.

Can you borrow against the home to buy IP’s?

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Residential and Commercial Finance Broker
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Some ideas.

Contact the FHOG authority for the NT. Explain the situation. They may see this job move as grounds to retain the FHOG. After all it is still your home.

Keep it for a year then repay the FHOG voluntarily. Should have saved the $7K by then or topup your loan. You will be able to use it for the next home.

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We paid to have ours done which the neighbour scoffed at and he did his job himself.

It looks really awful, all sorts of dips where he leaned too hard, nails shiny silver because he punched them badly, bits of grass and dirt between coats in the polyurethane etc etc.

Not worth the $500 he saved I think.

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As HRM says – you need to pay $3000 on top of the interest to kill the loan in 45 months.

I suggest you place this money in an offset account. You will be effectively reducing the loan but will give yourself a lot more flexibility in the future.

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No I am saying the opposite. Most made nothing. Even in the biggest boom market I have experienced where you could buy with a dart and the Saturday paper and still make money.

Why didn’t they make money?

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I think you will find that people expect more from a mentor than to just give them info. You are right this is freely available.

What is the harder step is to just get moving. I think a good mentor would hold you accountable to take that first step and also to maintain the momentum.

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GR is right.

Most people start with residential. It is liquid, tenanted easily and most importantly can be bought with as low as a 5% deposit plus costs.

Some will move to commercial. Dazzling is one and you should read some of his posts. Commercial will have less hassles when tenanted and often higher returns. But there can be delays…[Read more]

Check eBay – there is a brand new one there with 4 hours to go with the bid at $113. Bargain!

Simon Macks
Residential and Commercial Finance Broker
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0425 228 985

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Is to do with your looks mate.

I am afraid you have a long way to go to be as handsome as me.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Residential and Commercial Finance Broker
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simon@mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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Floor boards are a big improvement. They add that modern, emotive, homely look.

I would do it. Is quite a cheap way to add a lot of improvement.

Cheers,

Simon Macks
Residential and Commercial Finance Broker
***NODOC @ 7.15% to 75% LVR***
simon@mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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It is just the one person.

This is actually pretty rare – in fact in all my time as a mod this guy is the only one who makes these obscene posts.

We do pretty well otherwise.

I really hope it doesn’t spoil your experience of the forum and the usefulness of the info contained.

All the best,

Simon Macks
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Now the lunatics are running the asylum [biggrin]

Well done mate…

Simon Macks
Residential and Commercial Finance Broker
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simon@mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985

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All depends on the rate Jim.

Nat is correct in the ease of calculating IO – I should have written what she did!

Remember that the IO period will usually be for 5-10 years. If the loan term is for 15 years then the repayments will go up steeply as there will be a lot of principal being repaid in that remaining period.

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