Shame – I’m pretty sure my bank told me offset and redraw same, only difference I was told about was that offset is like you everyday account ie get your pay paid into it, whereas redraw you deliberately t/f $ into it. I had no idea about implications of moving money about – unfortunately I have been doing this. Maybe I misunderstood.
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Thanks – all the advice certainly puts me in a better position when I go talk to the bank. I think best thing is to out any decisions on hold until I figure out best approach and set everything up properly!
If I can ask one last question it would be very helpful….
Is offset account the same as redraw in terms of If I go interest only loan but…[Read more]

Wow what a speedy reply, thanks for your interest. The investment property is solely in my name but new property would be mine and partners.
Re keeping the loans separate;  wasn’t sure this was option. When approached bank for pre-approval to see how much could borrow they described as testing my borrowing power which would cover both loans and…[Read more]