Hi, Interesting to read about Egyptian property oppurtunities!! I have just been working there for the last 18 months (construction/mining) and travelled through there 5 years ago…..in short, Im sorry to say I wouldn't be interested & would warn people to think VERY carefully before "investing" there.  Yeah sure its a great country to visit wi…[Read more]

Hi Moyjos,  I know that if you transferred the property into a trust name (from you personally) you would incur the normal stamp duty on the value of the property…(same as if your selling it)  In a company name, Im sure the stamp duty would be claimable through the business, but I dont think it is through a trust (??). Best advice to give you is…[Read more]

Hi All,  I just want to ask if gst is payable on the sale price if you are developing under the name of a trust (discretionary)??cheers, Andy

Gidday,  You can get all the information on av. prices , rents and other info, for each suburb from the Valuer Generals office…usually costs a small fee. Check with your council what the area is zoned for (density level) & if there are any potential changes in the future to the zoning density…dont want to put you off, but in an area not far fr…[Read more]

Hi Lostie,  If this were my situation I would get another property manager!…For sure. I had a really good one (in Perth) a few years back…get one that will work for you. Usually someone who's been at it a while & more senior. I would fix the shower & hinges at my own cost but before I would, Id check out what is exactly wrong with them (sh…[Read more]