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  • Profile photo of jenny111jenny111
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    Hello.

    I would very much like to know more about investing in hotel apartments. I'd like to know:
    – The pros and cons of investing in hotel apartments. 
    – I am GST registered, do I have to pay GST when purchasing a hotel apartment? 
    – Is it easy to resell?
    – Why are they tend to be cheaper than the nearby apartment of equivalent size and age?
    – Whether the banks would like lending to these properties and their lending criteria – minimum LVR without LMI. Are these deals still considered to be commercial lending or normal property investment lending?

    Could someone please direct me to the right source. Thanks.
    Jenny

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    Profile photo of Scott No MatesScott No Mates
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    jenny111 wrote:
    Hello.

    I would very much like to know more about investing in hotel apartments. I'd like to know:
    – The pros and cons of investing in hotel apartments. 
    – I am GST registered, do I have to pay GST when purchasing a hotel apartment? 
    – Is it easy to resell?
    – Why are they tend to be cheaper than the nearby apartment of equivalent size and age?
    – Whether the banks would like lending to these properties and their lending criteria – minimum LVR without LMI. Are these deals still considered to be commercial lending or normal property investment lending?

    Could someone please direct me to the right source. Thanks.
    Jenny

    Jenny – they are hard to sell and to finance (treated as commercial property by many lenders), yield has to be higher to attract buyers however you are generally required to sign a management agreement with the managers of the building eg Medina apartments etc.

    The issues arise in undertstanding of any management agreement that you have in place – requirements for furniture replacement/presentation, supply of linen/glassware/cutlery etc, refurbishment requirements etc.

    Not 100% certain with the GST however they can be treated as residential property hence input taxed so registration is of no benefit.

    They are cheaper ie you have a higher yield however income may be sporadic eg tourist area affected by winter/school holidays/seasonal factors/events driven etc.

    SNM

    Profile photo of jenny111jenny111
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    Hi Scott,

    Sounds like something to stay clear off.
    Thanks.
    Jenny

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    Do you trust the hotel to direct visitors to your room? If the hotel isn't 100% occupied, you could find yourself buying an empty room.

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    Hi Ive just bought a motel type situation in Surfers.  Very small only 35m2.  Cba was fine with the size.  A little hasstle cause the broker said it was a serviced apartment, so it was declined at first.  But turned out ok.
    I only bought this one cause I have 4 options;
    1.   Owner/ occupy
    2.   Permanent let to general public
    3.   I can let out to holiday makers myself
    4.   I can put in the holiday pool.

    Im living in it at the mo' while Im renovating.

    All the best

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