Hi Nevilleg,Probably not if is brand new but just in case you still would like to get the inspection done. A cheaper option is to find building inspection service via yellow pages or google. Archicentre charge a premium for their service. We were looking for an interior designer to get the concept drawing done and the quote I got from Archicentre…[Read more]

Hi Bendbanks,Can't open the link…

Melb was a bit quiet due to AFL last weekend panda

Thanks Dave

Hi AAQ,Don't be too upset, I got -257

Thanks guysReally appreciated

Hi Qlds007,If is wrong please correct. We are all here to learn. This is what I was told by my own accountant.Cheers, Panda

My understanding is if the selling price for a property is over $500K, you will lose your first home buyer grantSorry,Correction: Only for PROP. If this is an IP, you can still claim it next time round (provide is less than $500k)

Hi All,I've done something similar. Have 1IP across Monash Uni, 3 bd. Good thing is the rental return is better than renting a whole house.CONS is you have to make sure your tenants can get on well with one another. Else your house will end up like a mess b/c everyone refuse to clean.Be careful if you are renting across uni, I found many students…[Read more]

Hi AO,My understanding is if the selling price for a property is over $500K, you will lose your first home buyer grant.Also, why would you want to value higher if you are only buying? If you plan to refinance later on, that's fine but always BUY "CHEAP"As with the valuation around the area, yes the new project will help to bring the price up in…[Read more]