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House Review – Beware of the GASPMM!

I went to an open inspection last Saturday and saw a 2 bedroom unit.  I’d like to share my findings. You have to read to the end to find out about the dreaded … GASPMM! So, what about this unit?  Let’s start with the positives, shall we? Located close to Alice Springs central business district […]

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Which do you like better, GST or Stamp Duty?

When it comes to Australian property, you sometimes get one tax and not the other; GST or stamp duty. So, I thought, “why not have a dialog about these two heavy hitting property investing costs.” First, I’d like to label GST (stands for Goods and Services Tax) as the secret, hidden, or mysterious cost. It […]

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Can Overseas Investors Buy Property in the US?

Good question.  And, it’s a question I posed to the local real estate agents and bank representatives.  Probably the best way to sum up their response would be as follows: Does the Pope go to church on Sundays?

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