Alliance_22 replied to the topic Newbie at investing – Can we change owner name… in the forum Creative Investing 15 years, 10 months ago
SteveMcKnight wrote:
Hi,The problem you have is that a change to the title usually attracts duties.However, (I think) in WA and Vic you can transfer the property to your spouse's name for 'love and affection' (that is – $nil) without any stamp duty applicable.Worth a phone call to your solicitor though to find out.- SteveThanks for your…[Read more]
Alliance_22 replied to the topic Recently Bought a unit – What should i do next in the forum Help Needed! 15 years, 10 months ago
Terryw wrote:
You can then move out and rent it for up to 6 years and still maintain the CGT exemption.Does that mean i have to privately rent it? or can i still use an agent if i was to qualify for CGT exemption?Thanks for your advice Terryw
Alliance_22 replied to the topic You have $12,000 all up, where and how would you start? in the forum Creative Investing 15 years, 10 months ago
Thanks jwishart77,That was very informative and you have some great ideas too. Basically, the scenario is that i will have 12k or so freed up shortly, its been in a termed deposit of 8% for 6 months or so, and instead of putting that back in for another few months of termed deposit, i thought perhaps another type of investment would produce better…[Read more]
Alliance_22 replied to the topic Recently Bought a unit – What should i do next in the forum Help Needed! 15 years, 10 months ago
Jins13 wrote:
Doing your homework is very important but at the same time I think if your parents are happy to help out why not utilise them so that you can free up your cashflow and use the funds to help pay for another IP. Mind me asking for what you paid for your property are you still contributing money out of your pocket if you still rented…[Read more]Alliance_22 replied to the topic Recently Bought a unit – What should i do next in the forum Sorry about that, i should 15 years, 10 months ago
Sorry about that, i should be more specificCurrently my partner and i are living with our parents, and we have not rent the unit out just yet. Initially we were going to be living in it long term, but i have found Steve and this forum, and have changed our views on it.Yes i think we do need to occupy it for 6 month first before we can rent it, so…[Read more]
Alliance_22 replied to the topic Can people in their late 60s, with around $1m in equity in their house, living on a pension, become financially independendent in the forum Help Needed! 15 years, 10 months ago
WJ Hooker wrote:
Forget what you have read in the books, its all fairy land stuff, even Steve McKnight admits his book is not possible nowadays.Hey guys,I just bought Steve's book, and about 1/5 of the way into it. I think it really helps to open our mindset. However, if the above statement is true, then does he have a book that is more…[Read more]