It is a minefield isn't it!! Don't really have much to offer except the property in the town with the pop of 3000 you may have trouble with finance.

Don't do it!!! It makes thing too familiar. Is a pill if things go pear shaped and you don't live close by – you have to attend tribunal hearings in the location of the rental property

They occupy a floor of the building I work in – not much help I know

congratulations – have they got the mozzie problem under control?

If your finance is ready to go and can do a quick settlement – why not offer $287500 with the view of getting it for $290-292500?

This one just came up in a complex we have a property in – across the road from the beach, has a communal pool. I really believe in Seaford and think it will continue to rise as more and more infrastructure occurs in Frankston. No internal pictures though so assuming it has had some reno work at that price as we got ours 12 months ago for $284k…[Read more]

like for like is a deduction according to my accountant

We live in Seaford bought there a year ago and yes I think you would be crazy to sell as prices are still on the up. I also think you may be surprised as I believe a 2 bedroom house close to beach would be more than $360 – so I think you may have more equity

Has your wife purchased property before?

I just downloaded it through the app store under Commbank property. Thanks for the heads up Banker

no worries email me theresa, maree_bradross@yahoo.com.au I will send tomorrow, not on my computer at the moment. My accountant is great – but only accessible if you join whilst in a government job unfortunately. Australian Public Service Tax, it is a benevolent society

MIne is a excel spreadsheet – I am happy to share. My GF gave it to me – they have 10 properties, I think it originally came from her accountant

Don’t self managed and don’t give the keys until you have the bond – hard lesson learnt, still playing catch up with bills because of this

Sounds steep to me. We pay $240 for our tax returns. We prepare the excel deduction spreadsheet & have our depreciation schedule. If you work for the government let me know & I can give you the details – as it part of a benevolent society.
We are very average wage earners and we are getting around $7500 return

Thanks akirk – have contacted the conveyancer. She is reviewing the files and going to get back to us.Interestingly, the government departments I have spoken too all agree this scenario should not of occurred and are pushing back on the seller/developer.Anyway it is it a $1600 bill I am not too keen on paying!!!!

What do you think the bank would value the house at now? Have you meet the requirements of the FHOG?

Don’t really know the area – but it presents very well. Does it have dishwasher/aircon?
I think a secure front yard would appeal to families with children. Are you open to pets? When is the agent scheduling the openings?

I saw this on Better Hones & Gardens a while back – looked great. There was some hold ups getting the unit on top of the building, from memory forgot to get a permit, had to do it within the time that the trams didn’t run, and had to reattempt another day due to wind

Just be careful that it is enough square metres to meet maximum bank loan criteria

*snap* Fredo agree – outdoor spa’s are much more social and better used