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  • Profile photo of ken smithken smith
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    @ken-smith
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    Hi all,

    I have just sold an investment unit and I have another house as an investment aside from my PPOR. I am about to sell my PPOR which I have reno'd to purchase another house. I plan to reno the new house and make it my PPOR altough I definately plan to sell within 12 months.
    Can somebody please explain why I would not purchase the new house as PPOR as I both need somewhere to sleep and I pay no tax on my gains. Would there be any point in buying under a company name as I will then incur tax liabilities.
    Look forward to your replys
    Thanks
    Ken
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    @elkam
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    Hello Ken

    Seems to me that  buying the next property as your PPOR is the smart way to go exactly for the reasons you've mentioned.  Sounds like a good strategy to me while it lasts.

    The only thing to watch is I don't how many of these "buy PPOR, reno and sell" houses the ATO will allow you to do before they decide that your running a business doing this and tax you accordingly.  I guess your accountant will have a better idea of this.

    Hope this helps
    Elka

    Profile photo of ken smithken smith
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    @ken-smith
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    Thanks Elka,

    I'll have a chat to the accountant for sure. Thanks for your input and good luck
    Ken
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