Thanks for the info. I’ve actually just purchased a Noriot 2400w off the net. I’ll report back once it arrives. Might order a couple of those lazy patch suits as well
Nope, no need to change the loan. You’ll be able to start claiming the interest repayments from the day it becomes an IP. Might be worthwhile coverting it to interest only though (can help with cashflow).
I think you’ll be suprised. Even the older properties usually have something worth claiming. The online depreciation calculator on the website suggested above will give you a good idea of how much you can claim.
The location of the security can also impact on the LVR the lender is willing to lend at. At $70k I’m assuming the property is in a small regional area.
Kelso is one suburb you should avoid – personally, I would never buy a property on the Sydney side of the Macquarie River. Kelso is home to drugs, scrappy houses, scrappy tenants, dole bludgers and all those young 15 year old mothers you see with 3 children hanging off their hips happy that each newborn has added another $5000 for their cigarettes and playstations. Call me a snob, but i say it as I see it!
Ahhh….so that’s the deal with Kelso. Thanks for the insightful post.
Sure, it’s called A1 auctions in Fyshwick. There’s another vanity sitting there right now for $30 – but doesn’t have a hole for a mixer (has two holes for two taps which is a little old school for a renovated bathroom).
We self manage a couple of our IPs. We usually just pop into the local news agency and pick up a lease (which comes with the inspection report). This is in the ACT.
I was doing the same for NSW but won’t need to any more thanks to the link from Scott – thanks
I’ll give my brother in law a plug. He owns a custom flat pack kitchen business in Canberra.
He’s fitted two kitchens in two of my IPs. He’s prices are very reasonable, the quality is great and you have the option of installing yourself (everything comes with instructions) or he’ll install for you.
You could look at sourcing your shower, vanity, basin, tiles, etc from online auction shops such as graysonline. I’m sure there’s no shortage of such places in Sydney. We recently picked up a new bathroom vanity and basin for $20 from a Canberra auction outlet (the basin had a small crack in it).
If you’re willing to get your hands dirty by prepping the area (gutting and removing tiles) – you can save some money here as well. You might be able to find some recommendations for local tilers/bathroom renovators in your area on this forum.
I generally agree. However, off the plan purchases in Canberra have been a very successful strategy for a number of investors over the years. The main reason being the extended development times – some of these units take up to three years to complete. During that time, investors who simply exchanged on a deposit bond have experienced excellent CG without lifting a finger
This has been the case over the last 5 or so years. Only time will tell whether or not this trend continues.