Try www.dialbeforeyoudig.com.au Regards Maurice

Hi NatalieThe cleanest way to go about what you are trying to do is, when you refinance split the loan into 2 parts so you know exactly how much interest you are paying for your orginial loan which will be tax deductiable and the personal use which will not be.  Regards Maurice

Hi RoverI can definitely recommend estate master l use it all the time there are a few different modules.  Great for feasilitiblites and great for cost to complete analysis. It is basically an excel spreadsheet on steriods and cost l think is in the $2000-3000 range per licence.Regards Maurice

I would suggest looking at a SMSF around the 300k mark

Hi KevI can definitely recommend that you speak to Alistair or Cameron from Perry Finance.  Regards Maurice

Hi Chalkergroup,It all depends on what you are trying to achieve with your investing and what type of property you are investing in as to whether it is a pro or con.  Are you able to provide more information on what you are trying to achieve?Regards Maurice

Hi JennyI had pretty much the same questions as you have just mentioned last Friday but in regards to a unit trust structure with a corporate trustee.  I have previously done some work with Alistair and he definitely knows his development finance.  I would suggest maybe you get in contact with Alistair and he will be able to give you detailed ans…[Read more]

Hi Street MonkeyYou probably do not have any money in super at the moment to warrant setting up a SMSF.  You need to remember that there are a few compliance costs that come along with a SMSF.  Regards Maurice

In my opinion l would have to say anything on the Mornington Peninsula.  I would expect the growth to come after the Peninsula Link freeway is complete which is currently scheduled for early 2013. The freeway is going to be linked to Eastlink and will bypass Frankston which is going to cut travel times considerably.  Regards Maurice

Hi Mitch,As l don't have full knowledge of your situation and what has been setup for you.  I can't give you specific answers to your questions.  But l can give you some general answers but you would have to see your accountant to specific answers to your situation.* A company will need to lodge a tax return each year it is in business* The…[Read more]

Hi Mitch,Welcome to the forum! Its a good idea to get your trust tax return done before your pesonal tax return as any profit distributions that are distributed to yourself will need to be included in your personal tax return.  As l don't know all your personal details it would be hard for me to comment on your company and trust tax returns for t…[Read more]

Hi Gavsam,You need to remember that any structure you put in place is inline with your overall goal and outcome you want to achieve.  Without giving you any personal advice on a public forum and not knowing your personal circumstances or the entire content of the information you were given.  My advice to you would be to get a second opinion from…[Read more]

Hi Runaway,In my opinion l would have to say anything on the Mornington Peninsula.  I would expect the growth to come after the Peninsula Link freeway is complete which is currently scheduled for early 2013. The freeway is going to be linked to Eastlink and will bypass Frankston which is going to cut travel times considerably.  Regards Maurice

Thanks Paul,I have heard of Lewis O'Brien I'll give him a try.Regards Maurice

Hi CharlesMy advice would be to learn by actually doing a small development either a 2 site subdivision or a renovation project to start with.  Good luck with it.

Hi Kid,You may need to check with a planner on whether you are able to subdivide a 500sqm block.  Most (this is only a generalisation) councils require 300sqm per block but there are a lot more factors to consider such as set-backs, whether there are units in the area, council overlays etc

Hi FFI have just noticed your post.  Its a shame that you missed out on this opportunity.  If you are continuing at looking at projects within the Frankston area l have an excellent planner that l could refer you to. Send me a messaage if you are interested. They are based in Mt Eliza.