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I currently own a townhouse which I had bought for $290k in 2008 and the borrowing on it was $230k. Now we want to upgrade and move into a bigger house. We have some savings in our offset account and the value of our townhouse has also gone up to $370k. Also I’ve been making some extra repayments towards our home loan and the current borrowings (Principal) has gone down to $215k. I want to refinance the townhouse and use the equity to buy our new home (new PPOR) and make our current PPOR into Investment.
But if I make my current PPOR to Investment then what will be the tax implication in terms of interest?
On which amount the tax benefit (interest) will be calculated for the Investment Property i.e:
1. On the Current Value of the Property – $370k.
2. On the Original Buying Price of the Property – $290k.
3. On the Original Borrowings – $230k.
4. On the Current Borrowings -$215k
5. On the New Borrowings after the refinance – say $330k.It is really confusing and my all my future plans depend upon how much can I withdraw from my current PPOR to maximise our tax benefits and our contribution towards the new PPOR.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Abhi
The remaining $215k will become tax deductible (option 4)
How much are you looking to spend on your next purchase?
It's important that you set this all up correct from the start so as to maximise tax advantages and avoid cross collaterising your current property with your next one.
Any of the decent brokers on this forum will be able to assist.
Cheers
Jamie
Jamie Moore | Pass Go Home Loans Pty Ltd
http://www.passgo.com.au
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Thanks Jamie. I thought the same that option 4 will be applicable in my situation.
I’m looking to spend around $500k – $600k for my next purchase.
Is there any way to get around it or should I consider selling the current property.
I really want to keep this as an investment as I can get a rent of around $400/wk on under this one.
But it can be positively geared from day one.
Thanks again.
Hi Abhi
No worries – you're welcome.
Providing your current income and liability situation allows for it – I'd say it was certainly possible to keep your current property as an IP, access some equity, and purchase your next.
Cheers
Jamie
Jamie Moore | Pass Go Home Loans Pty Ltd
http://www.passgo.com.au
Email Me | Phone MeMortgage Broker assisting clients Australia wide Email: [email protected]
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