Hi Redwood, would you say in general terms that one would pay a decent premium for a property that already had approved plans and permits, over one that didnt?
Thanks Terry,my understanding now is, if sold in under five years GST would apply,and profits after GST and costs would be added to taxable income for the year. If sold after five years of being rented, no GST would apply and CGT should apply instead of income tax. Seems a better way if can afford to hold them for six or so years.
I think a lot of these “professionals” do not know the laws and codes they are bound by,nor the limited scope of their own profession. As always,it is a case of buyer beware,and choose the teams around you carefully.
I won’t be surprised either Colin. I read the other day that the ATO was going to run head on against developers playing with using cgt within trust structures and not declaring profits as income,logical next step to me would be interest only loans and assessing if they are fit for purpose as deductible expenses.
Thanks Terry,finance issues with the trust might turn me more towards the way the new guy did it,keep it in my name and work it all out in 18-20 years.
Thanks for the replies. JacM, as you said property isn’t the only investment,but over the length of time we are planning on,it looks to be a good one. On the trust issue would it be worth setting one up just for one or two properties?
Maybe will take some getting used to, but to a point i agree with Freckle above,the old site was far easier to navigate,if not looking quite so fancy while doing it.
Yes – sadly, we needed to get rid of the old level system to make way for all of the new badges and achievements.
The good news is we've given everyone who achieved a level 2 or above a new badge to commemorate their achievement on the old PropertyInvesting.com website.
This badge is the Mayflower badge. (Why "Mayflower"? Because you're among the intrepid pilgrims who made the voyage to our brave new site )
There are different "levels" of Mayflower badges too – level 2 to level 8.
You're a level 8 Mayflower – one of only 11 people who earned this achievement (including Derek, Qlds007, Terryw, Dubstep, and a few other top contributors.)
Only 11 people will ever hold this badge. New users can't achieve it. So you're in fine company here.
BH
P.S. – One enhancement I have on my own wish list is a way to display the badges next to your profile in the forums – like medals of honor worn on you lapels. I'd like to know you were able to show off your achievements on the site easily. Perhaps make a few other members jealous
So i'm one of only 11 to hold the level 8 mayflower badge? Must have too much spare time
When i ripped out some plaster walls the cheeky builders had signed their names and the date on the stud frame, not a recommended way to find out though lol.