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  • Profile photo of Alliance_22Alliance_22
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    Hi Guys,

    Currently, My partner and i have a unit in both out names, but is it possible to have that changed to just my in the future? would this affect a lot on the current mortgage?

    I was just reading up on minimizing risks from Steve's book, and he mentioned that it would be better not to "Own" a property in your own name

    Thanks,
    Alliance

    Profile photo of Steve McKnightSteve McKnight
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    Hi,

    The problem you have is that a change to the title usually attracts duties.

    However, (I think) in WA and Vic you can transfer the property to your spouse's name for 'love and affection' (that is – $nil) without any stamp duty applicable.

    Worth a phone call to your solicitor though to find out.

    – Steve

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    Profile photo of Alliance_22Alliance_22
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    SteveMcKnight wrote:
    Hi,

    The problem you have is that a change to the title usually attracts duties.

    However, (I think) in WA and Vic you can transfer the property to your spouse's name for 'love and affection' (that is – $nil) without any stamp duty applicable.

    Worth a phone call to your solicitor though to find out.

    – Steve

    Thanks for your assistance Steve! I definitely will give my solicitor a call and find this out. By the way, I love your book, and I'll be getting all the other ones written by you

    Cheers,
    Alliance_22

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