Slow down Nat – there was no recommendation.

Just someone running figures.

Wish the fish around here bit as fast as you!

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http://disc.server.com/discussion.cgi?disc=220822;article=3625;title=Spoodle%20%28Cockapoo%29%20Discussion%20Forum

Includes some pics of Rosie the Wonder Dog!

Cheers animal lovers!

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I think you would learn more with a developer.

Where are you located and what are you studying?

Is it formal work experience for your course?

Maybe even contact Steve himself?

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Thats really interesting info – I learnt a few things there!

Thanks mate

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Asking for ideas is fine. Advertising it for sale is not.

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I wouldn’t be keen on the $10K penalty.

30 days is a reasonably quick setlement.

What if the other party delays?

I would remove it I think unless I had no choice.

Some lenders are slow – make sure your mortgage guy knows the pressure on you to settle on time.

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IO seems to be preferred by most of my investor clients.

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I really think this depends on the state the land is in.

You will probably need a solicitor anyway so why not call some now and pose this question to them?

Remember to shop around as the fees can vary enormously.

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I am doing it. It works well for me.

After last years tenants moved out we spent three hours cleaning for the next lot.

I have a system for selecting my tenants and it works great for me. My students are terrific young folks who will grow into impressive young professionals when they graduate.

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Quote:
Originally posted by colbert1982:
Mr Marks,

It is Macks.

But don’t worry, even the Governor General spelt it Marks once!

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Quote:
Originally posted by Terryw:
According to the Tax Payer’s guide (published every year), there is no need to claim rent received from flatmates etc as it is not taxable income. A friend also told me the ATO also said the same thing to her.

Terry,

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Originally posted by colbert1982:
Mortgage Hunter,

How many people do you know that you that have claimed on their overall income when they have a flatout?

Stop wearing your business man hat and put your ‘real world’ hat on…

You silly sosage![inlove]

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I lived in Malaysia for 2.5 years.

Not long enough to know how the real estate market works (except as a tenant) Seemed to me that REAs found tenants and owners managed from there.

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Except of course that that would be tax fraud…..

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You can claim a corresponding amount of the cost of the place – I think it is calculated as a ratio of the space rented vs total floor space.

See your accountant as this may lose you part of your CGT exemption.

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Depends which state you are in.

A call to your Office of Fair Trading or equivalent should get the the right answer.

See it as an opportunity t get a better tenant – not a disaster!

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7.1% seems pretty reasonable Rob?

Also for regulated loans – means the client has the UCCC onside if it is a home.

Welcome back mate!

Cheers

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Welcome!

Many people use equity to fund their next purchases.

All the best,

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My post wasn’t advice!

[biggrin]

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Esanda is owned by ANZ and has been around for a long time.

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