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    Tree fine in Victoria

    Can I check with council if I can remove a tree prior purchasing a property? What kind of questions should I ask them and whether they will give...
    Post by: Ben John1, 8th Nov, 2018 in forum: Development
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    Capital Gains Tax?

    Thanks Paul, does it mean I interpret the info incorrectly or the website provides inaccurate info? I am not redeeming any units I have on the...
    Post by: Ben John1, 1st Nov, 2018 in forum: Accounting & Tax
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    Capital Gains Tax?

    thanks for the info.. I looked into the ATO website and found this: Capital gains if my Total capital gain (18H) and net capital gain (18A) is...
    Post by: Ben John1, 29th Oct, 2018 in forum: Accounting & Tax
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    Capital Gains Tax?

    may I please ask do i have to pay tax on yearly net capital gain in managed fund even if I don't redeem any units? thx
    Post by: Ben John1, 28th Oct, 2018 in forum: Accounting & Tax
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    Its the Economy, Stupid: Why Australia won't have a Housing Crash

    Also retail shop.... sadly :(
    Post by: Ben John1, 26th Oct, 2018 in forum: Property Market Economics
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    Book list

    Extreme productivity by bob Pozen
    Post by: Ben John1, 22nd Oct, 2018 in forum: Property Information Resources & Tools
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    Sydney/Melbourne: Property plunge ‘like GFC’ - John McGrath

    Just by observing Melb East property recently, the good one (location, potential, etc) will always sell. Also to mention competition from overseas...
    Post by: Ben John1, 22nd Oct, 2018 in forum: Property Market Economics
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    Not happy with real estate agent 's services

    This tactic may work for potential overseas buyers. Saw an ad, using contact agent, no SoI and contact for inspection...
    Post by: Ben John1, 10th Oct, 2018 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    What to do about a pool on a development site?

    hi @jyeung80 how do you go with this? I am in the same boat as yours, thx
    Post by: Ben John1, 28th Sep, 2018 in forum: Development
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    What I learnt out of buying 7 properties

    hi @Beano and @David Shih thank you for sharing your experience with pool. I am actually considering a potential IP that tick all the boxes except...
    Post by: Ben John1, 28th Sep, 2018 in forum: Investor Stories & Showcase
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    Managed Funds Best Managed Fund

    no actually thank you for elaborating further, very much appreciated @Anthony Brew :) ... my only concern for putting the fund in the bank is, the...
    Post by: Ben John1, 26th Sep, 2018 in forum: Shares & Funds
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    Managed Funds Best Managed Fund

    true... I looked into the ING and currently they offer 2.9% term deposit and 2.8% online thing with 1k monthly deposit. Compare this let say with...
    Post by: Ben John1, 25th Sep, 2018 in forum: Shares & Funds
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    Managed Funds Best Managed Fund

    Thank you @Anthony Brew for always been insightful. my scenario is bit similar to the OP, looking a better way to park fund than just in the bank,...
    Post by: Ben John1, 25th Sep, 2018 in forum: Shares & Funds
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    Managed Funds Best Managed Fund

    how 'risky' is Vanguard conservative managed fund? how does it compare with banks' term deposit? I know return Vanguard is higher but what worst...
    Post by: Ben John1, 25th Sep, 2018 in forum: Shares & Funds
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    Buying in Melbourne now, it is really that silly?

    I just read this article from The Guardian: Should we worry about a crash of the housing market? Let's all take a deep breath | Greg Jericho What...
    Post by: Ben John1, 25th Sep, 2018 in forum: Property Market Economics