I was at this one too - we knew the price guide was a joke but didn't think it'd go that high or fly past $1m so quickly (must have been within 10...
I emailed my local MP who replied with the following: In other words, the wording in the bill that was passed is incorrect / doesn't reflect...
1. One home loan with four applicants, or separate loans? If one to begin with, when and how does that get separated? 4. Any thoughts on how...
My wife and I are FHBs in the early stages of looking for a PPOR in Melbourne. Close friends of ours (also a married FHB couple looking for a...
Understood - the valuation aspect is certainly worth taking into account. I guess you could mitigate some of that risk by purchasing something...
FHB here. Based on my reading it seems the general sentiment here is to avoid buying anything OTP due to the risks involved (usually build...
Oh right - I didn't realise you were referring to shares. A few of my colleagues are in ETFs which I could potentially see myself doing, but I...
Feels even more foreign/unknown if I'm honest. My OP intro was a bit of an emotional brain dump, and the feelings expressed are just where I'm...
Yeah I hear you - I'm aware that my preconceived ideas aren't necessarily founded. As you say, investors who subdivide and create more (and more...
Good question. Investing is something I'm unfamiliar with in general and it makes me uncomfortable. I never learnt about it growing up and never...
Should've specified that dad was an accountant (10 years ago), and a company tax accountant at that (not personal tax). But certainly still a good...
It's more like 190/60 but will still be a hit if we drop back to one income. Even if my income continues to increase, tax is a killer. And agreed...
Yep, combined income almost exactly $250k before tax. But as you mention, the longer term plan is for wife to be a stay-at-home mum if we can...
Hi all, Glad I found this forum, and my sincere apologies for the lengthy intro that follows! Overview/TLDR: Wife and I are currently renting a...
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