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    Where to find info on IPOs

    The Commsec site has an IPO and New Issues Centre if you are registered.
    Post by: Saskatoon, 7th Jul, 2010 in forum: Share Investing Strategies, Theories & Education
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    Rent vs Buy Spreadsheet

    spreadsheet Last year I downloaded this spreadsheet from one of the Aust. forums, but didn't try it. You may be able to compare the assumptions,...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 28th Apr, 2010 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    The Intelligent Investor

    Hi, if you are thinking about investing in shares you could read "Shares Super Simple" by Mark Hoyle. I borrowed it from the local library. The...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 24th Mar, 2010 in forum: Sharemarket Investing Platforms, Tools & Services
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    To use a Trust or Not?

    Dingo, have a look at the info on this site:Tax Professionals Welcome. Plenty to read! (not a recommendation for their services - I have no...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 11th Jan, 2010 in forum: Accounting & Tax
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    Investment Property Question

    Hi, I think what you are describing will be a partnership. While easy to set up there are many disadvantages. The usual recommendation is for all...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 3rd Nov, 2009 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    renting out my current home and renting another?

    Shane, the strategy of renting out the property you own, and renting another to live in can be a good way to go. Just do the numbers about...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 26th Oct, 2009 in forum: Property Management
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    Borrowing to invest in a private company

    Hi, have a look at the information on Tax Professionals Welcome. Plenty to read regarding the respective benefits of trusts and companies. The...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 5th Sep, 2009 in forum: Business Accounting, Tax & Legal
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    Bank limits lending due to IO, not P&I

    Hi, Debbie Kelly at "Money Advisers" knows her products (ex-banker) and is a property investor herself. She has reset my investment loans to...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 31st Aug, 2009 in forum: Loans & Mortgage Brokers
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    Property Investment Analysis software

    Hi, I have had PIA since the early Mac versions years ago, and switched to the PC version using an emulator on my iMac. It offers a lot of...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 18th Jul, 2009 in forum: Property Information Resources & Tools
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    IP with a friend

    Hi Jamus, you can also do a search on the Somersoft property forum (Somersoft Property Investment Forums). Yours is a common question. I agree...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 29th Jun, 2009 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Share trading on behalf of others

    Hi, perhaps read this: Australian Securities and Investments Commission - Do you need an AFS licence?
    Post by: Saskatoon, 11th Jun, 2009 in forum: Accounting & Tax
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    Trust Distribution

    Hi, not an expert, but I remember from the Somersoft forum that a discretionary trust is not necessarily a family trust - the two terms are not...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 11th Jun, 2009 in forum: Accounting & Tax
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    What assumptions do people use for 1st IP calcs?

    Sam, have a look at the Information Resources sub-forum on the Somersoft forum. Lots of information over the whole site for property investors:...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 27th May, 2009 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    How to set up a Family Trust?

    Pinkmoon, if you haven't done so borrow or buy a copy of Nick Renton's book "Family Trusts". It gives a good explanation, and will help in your...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 11th May, 2009 in forum: Accounting & Tax
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    Bill Zheng mentor seminars

    Hi Kate, a mentor is someone who provides guidance, not the person being guided. You can find articles by Bill Zheng on Michael Yardney's...
    Post by: Saskatoon, 30th Mar, 2009 in forum: Share Investing Strategies, Theories & Education