One of mine is moving tomorrow.

It depends on the zoning, overlays etc. It can take days (3 is my best) ,weeks or months to get the DA.

If it is one of the older blocks that is 2 lots on 1 title then you are looking under $900 to split titles. If you need to actually subdivdide then…[Read more]

No conveyancers allowed in QLD. Has to be through a law firm

In QLD you would probably use a partnership of discretionary trusts. Your DT in partnership with his. Better for land tax as you get double the threshold and also he controls his and you control use and so can be less messy. I do developments with my brothers and that is…[Read more]

You could convert the front house into 4 – 6 units by raising it and building underneath (based purely on size , not layout that works) Looks like it has a large side verandah so my guess would be 4 not 6. Can’t demolish infront of the…[Read more]

Just do an application search on the streets in your area

http://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Could be possible. I have got a number of demolitions through Council or through the Planning and Environment Court on appeal. If you are happy to email me the address d.richards@certuslegal.com.au

I will reply through here (sans identifying information) so that we can discuss the key aspects through the forum.

Company by itself can be useful for a development but not for investment (No CGT discount for example)

Land Tax varies greatly for different entities in different states.

If you are negative gearing a discretionary trust is not going to…[Read more]

In QLD most of the developers that we deal with use discretionary trusts if they are involved with any one outside of their family. Unit trusts are the most common for non related parties, then companies and then own names.…[Read more]

1. I have lots of discretionary trusts. In QLD each one gets its own land tax threshold.

2. Flexibility is a big thing for me. Property investments are (or should be) a long held illiquid asset. a DT gives you different options every year. 50% CGT…[Read more]

If using a unit trust you can always transfer units, again taxation and duty issues may arise (duty varies from…[Read more]

My understanding was that annexed Units are already limited to 70m2, must not be self contained and must form one household with the primary house. As per fact sheet
http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/275868/Fact-Sheet-Annexed-Unit.pdf

Which specific…[Read more]

My understanding is that, as they are taking no chances this time, they have collected an enormous amount of information on the test properties.  The folders fill half a room.  The legal team putting it together for the Barristers is quite small so they are taking a long time to get through the data and put it into a…[Read more]

I am a big believer in discretionary trusts with corporate trustees for investment properties in QLD .

BUT you can't negatively gear wages and salary against losses in the trust.

Some basics

50% CGT discount for trusts not…[Read more]

I can confirm that I acted as the Lawyer for many clients in appeals against Enforcement Notices issued by the Council for non-compliance with the House Code (renting of secondary dwellings to a separate…[Read more]

Have a look at http://www.brisbanecityplan2012.com.au 

However, in NSW a family trust has no threshold, but a fixed unit trust does.

Discretionary trusts provide separation and your interest…[Read more]

Great bloke and nows his stuff.

There has been a lot of NRAS 4x2x2 stuff done out Gracemere way over the last year or 2.

If you are happy to PM me the address I will have a look and answer back through the forum minus and identifying info.

Sunshine Coast Regional Council

http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=current-schemes-menu

regards

Cheers Jamie

At the moment Dual Occupancy is not really a reality in Brisbane.  Under the new City Plan it will be, or at least that is what the draft says now.  If you are happy to PM me the address then I will respond through here sans identifying info so others can see.

regards

Is it zoned LMR 1, 2, or 3.  

$500 when buyer signs contract
balance at this date or event

Make sure that the combination of the 2 covers the agents deposit and the date happens before the event that triggers the agents commission being payable.

D

Much appreciated.

are you both appointers?

You need specfic advice on this.  Go see Terry if you are in NSW he is all over this stuff.

Stay away from anything that requires presales and just going with things you can do with a normal residential lend.

You can do small proposed lot purchases in QLD where you can buy an 809m2 block and sell the 2 proposed lots off the plan before putting your DA in or even settling on the block.  Vacant land is hard to…[Read more]

Trusts evolved in England 500 years ago (ish).

It is possible to use Australian structures to own your units in the UK trust.  

The legal structures are very similar but the tax treatments, rates etc are all different.
My Cousin owns  
http://www.charltonbaker.co.uk/

a Chartered accountancy firm in the UK.

If you outline a few more…[Read more]

All has to be National Consumer Credit Protection Act compliant now, so Australia wide.  The main difference for us is we don't do the conveyance out side of QLD when exercised and we have to adapt the Power of Attorney Act references.

We charge $1500, don't charge if it doesn't go through.

Timeframe depends on how busy the practice is.  I have been running at a week or 2 lately but have employed an additional solicitor today so will be back to a day or 2.

regards