Melbourne – Need Good Property Accountant

[PandaQiQiMember@pandaqiqiJoin Date: 2007Post Count: 12]

August 27, 2007 - 5:23 am

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Hi all,

I'm a newbie to this site but already enjoy reading from this forum.I have a BIG favour to ask. Does anyone know of a good property accountant in Melbourne? 

I have started my investment portfolio few years ago but only start reading books on Property Investment recently. I have a family accountant who doesn't like giving advice and who hates the idea of setting up trust. 

Here are my current situation and I really need help to get the structure right before is too late

1. I have a PROP value at $500K (owe 360K) and IP value at $320 (owe 250K) under my own name

2. Started family partnership 6 years ago. We only buy CF+ commercial properties. I only have small portion in this portfolio but nevertheless is a starting point for me.

The problem is I do not have any asset protection strategy in place and from my reading I don't think I should have done everything via my own name.

I've been asking my family accountant for advice and he reckons setting up and maintaining a trust is very expensive and will eat up my return in long run. Anyway, took me a good 12 months to convince my family to stop using him (he's a close friend of my uncle)

Now I desperately need to find a good property accountant. I'm 27 so I guess I still have time to reverse and learn from my mistakes.

Thanks in advance for the help.

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[HutchParticipant@hutchJoin Date: 2004Post Count: 137]

August 28, 2007 - 7:12 am

hi Panda
MJ Unwin & Associates in Kew can help in these areas.
PH: 9854 6317
EM: [email protected]

Cheers
Hutch

[orien100Member@orien100Join Date: 2006Post Count: 27]

August 28, 2007 - 9:49 am

Hi Panda

I would support Hutch's recommendation.  This forum directed me to Mark at MJ Unwin a little while back, and I have found him to be excellent!!  Knows his stuff and has great customer service too

[PandaQiQiMember@pandaqiqiJoin Date: 2007Post Count: 12]

August 28, 2007 - 10:48 pm

Thanks guys

Really appreciated

[NonnieEMember@nonnieeJoin Date: 2004Post Count: 44]

September 10, 2007 - 3:55 am

Hi all,

Could any one recommend a good property investment accountant out near Frankston, VIC?  I'm just starting out and need some good advice on how to set up.

Thanks

NonnieE

[d_robb21Participant@d_robb21Join Date: 2006Post Count: 101]

September 12, 2007 - 8:19 am

Hi Panda,

I use Michael Diamond of Diamond Partners, they're in Caulfield. I'll dig up their contact details when I get home and post.

Dave.

[PandaQiQiMember@pandaqiqiJoin Date: 2007Post Count: 12]

September 12, 2007 - 10:55 pm

Thanks Dave

[propertypowerMember@propertypowerJoin Date: 2006Post Count: 312]

September 17, 2007 - 12:04 pm

Try Nancy Keep from Nancy Keep & Associates
http://www.nancykeep.com.au
03 9544 9577
I have used her for more than 6 years and she is excellent with properties. She is a property investor herself.

[bennidoParticipant@bennidoJoin Date: 2004Post Count: 195]

June 23, 2008 - 2:29 pm

Anyone know of a good accountant on the west side of Melbourne ?
Even somewhere around the city is good too.

Kew, Mt Waverley, etc is kind of far. Thanks !

[kenzelMember@kenzelJoin Date: 2007Post Count: 51]

July 5, 2008 - 10:33 pm

"Anyone know of a good accountant on the west side of Melbourne ?"

Ditto. If anyone has recommendations for a reliable property accountant on the west side please post

[frosty1Member@frosty1Join Date: 2007Post Count: 61]

July 6, 2008 - 7:27 am

hi all,
i also would be keen to know if anyone can recomend a good property accountant  in the LATROBE VALLEY  (TRARALGON) area, or anywhere in gippsland.

thanks,
frosty1

[bennidoParticipant@bennidoJoin Date: 2004Post Count: 195]

July 28, 2008 - 1:43 pm

No good accountants out west ?? lol …

[kenzelMember@kenzelJoin Date: 2007Post Count: 51]

August 2, 2008 - 12:52 am

Why are all the highly regarded property investor type accountants all in kew?

* rolls up sleeve * well if thats what it takes that's what it takes – * taking car to petrol station to fuel up *

[kenzelMember@kenzelJoin Date: 2007Post Count: 51]

August 2, 2008 - 12:52 am

Does Nancy Keep work on weekends and is an appointment required?

[chinadoll80Participant@chinadoll80Join Date: 2010Post Count: 5]

January 14, 2010 - 9:08 am

Hi All,

I used an amazing accountant located in Richmond.  David Brandi and Brandi & Co.  They knew their stuff especially when it came to my property investments and how to minimise my tax.  I reckon give him a try.

[audeParticipant@audeJoin Date: 2010Post Count: 3]

January 20, 2010 - 12:32 pm

chinadoll80 wrote:

Hi All,

I used an amazing accountant located in Richmond.  David Brandi and Brandi & Co.  They knew their stuff especially when it came to my property investments and how to minimise my tax.  I reckon give him a try.

 Consumer Warning – David Brandi
http://www.consumer-warning.com/david_brandi.htm

[[email protected]Member@socrates0177-hotmail.comJoin Date: 2010Post Count: 3]

November 4, 2010 - 11:44 pm

Hi,
Its been asked, but could any one recommend an excellent property investment accountant out near Frankston, VIC? much appreciate anyone's assistance

[AM2778Participant@am2778Join Date: 2010Post Count: 48]

November 12, 2010 - 12:04 am

I have been on the lookout for a good reference for really good Property Tax Accountant in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.
Surely, somebody can recommend a good Tax Accountant

[keren_mx5Participant@keren_mx5Join Date: 2010Post Count: 17]

November 23, 2010 - 8:58 pm

Interesting stuff…

How about good refences for a good property tax accountant around the city of melbourne or near south yarra end?
I am also looking..

[reggie5005Member@reggie5005Join Date: 2010Post Count: 28]

November 30, 2010 - 6:38 am

I use Stuart Smith, been with him for 10 years

Level 1, 123 York Street
South Melbourne Vic 3205 tel: 03 9682 8966
fax: 03 9682 8766
mobile: 0409 788 399[email protected]

Knows his stuff….