Hi wealth4life,I looked into buying in Perth, met with buyers agents, but for the same amount of money and the distance from CBD, I could only get townhouse or villa with no option for value adding in the future. Hoping for the capital growth only was not the option. As far Carina Heights is concern, I couldn't find a free standing house for…[Read more]

Hi guys,I am also an inexperienced investor from Perth (with one IP). My friend and mentor using and recommended to me Chan&Naylor Accountants in East Perth. They are very knowledgeable in all aspects of property investing.You can find the contact with them on the internet.Regards Greg

Hi,I didn't realised that my post will generate so many questions. I will do my best to answer them all.Metropole fees: one of strategy fee $1000 (doesn't apply to future property purchases) and 2.5% buyers commisison.Property was second hand, in Carina Hights, bildding inspection revealed repairs to the roof and gutters for which Metropole o…[Read more]

Hi,I purchased my first IP through Metropole office in Brisbane in October 2009. I could not be more complimentary about the service provided. I was guided and kept fully informed at all times. Few houses were targeted and let go (too expensive) on the advise of the agent. Finally, I got the house on 728m2, 8km from CBD for $453,000. The…[Read more]

Hi,Chan & Naylor would fit your requested profile.Cheers Greg

Hi Coogee,I think ATO will view  this as a tax avoidance behaviour. You should seek ATO's ruling before you undertake this strategy. Better be save than sorry.Cheers Greg