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  • Profile photo of eliseyelisey
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    June 14, 2011 - 7:11 am

    Hi all,

    I'm currently having abt 1 mils debt (loan). All the properties which I own is negative gearing.

    If I keep holding these negatively-geared properties, I may have to wait for a long time for it to turn to positive cash flow or to replace my income.

    I am currently thinking of selling some of the properties to reduce the debt and use the fund (after selling) to purchase a better property. However, Im not sure if it is a good idea to sell now as the selling price now will not cover all my loses.

    Any advice?

    Thanks

     

    Profile photo of Jamie MooreJamie Moore
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    June 14, 2011 - 10:08 pm

    Hi Elisey

    I wouldn’t be keen on selling a property if the proceeds wouldn’t be enough to cover my costs.

    Is their anything you can do to it to add value before you sell it?

    Cheers

    Jamie

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    Profile photo of Richard TaylorRichard Taylor
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    June 14, 2011 - 10:09 pm

    Have you considered selling the properties on an instalment basis or thru Rent to Buy basis.

    Have a chat to Paul Dobson from the forum who assist form members do just that.

    A search on past posts on "wraps' or instalment contracts" should bring up Paul's details.

    Cheers

    Yours in Finance

    Richard Taylor | Australia's leading private lender

    Profile photo of TerrywTerryw
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    June 14, 2011 - 11:03 pm

    Do you have non deductible debt?

    If selling consider the CGT consequences – of loss consequences.

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    Profile photo of eliseyelisey
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    June 23, 2011 - 11:53 pm

    Thanks guys.

    It is a house n land package. New house, therefore, nothing much to add value to.

    I will look into Paul Dobson.

    Thanks

    Profile photo of sonyasalsonyasal
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    June 24, 2011 - 1:00 pm

    what loan structure do you have?are you paying principal and interest or interest only? Are you claiming depreciation?

    Profile photo of Jamie MooreJamie Moore
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    June 24, 2011 - 10:55 pm

    Good point – a depreciation schedule on a new property like yours is going to provide a tidy return. You could also look at submitting the ATO’s PAYG variation form (assuming you’re a PAYG earner) and claiming your property deductions each pay as opposed to one lump sum at the end of the financial year. This will assist with cashflow.

    Cheers

    Jamie

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