Jeff – I'm thinking of giving the people are my usa property a call tomorrow but I think if the fee of $500 (AU I assume) involves everything in putting together a purchase of foreign property in the USA, it's not too bad? However will there be other fees on top of this? How much does your accountant charge for the same service? Kim

RickH – who did you go through to purchase the properties? How much "other costs" do you have to factor in above the purchase price?Realise some folks are buying properties outright with cash, but can one still claim the interest part of the loan as deductions as we do in Australia? Does that still apply?Have just been looking thru…[Read more]