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Forum: Australia
Sep 1st 2008, 6:13 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,248
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Stamp duty exempt for 1st home buyers,does UK count??

thanks for the quick reply!!
Forum: Australia
Sep 1st 2008, 5:57 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,248
Posted By goat eyes

Question Stamp duty exempt for 1st home buyers,does UK count??

Hi all !!

Firstly , great news about the 0.25% drop in interest rates !! (Well for those with/getting mortgages!!)

In Queensland, since 1/Sept/08 First time buyers have no Stamp duty to pay up...
Forum: Australia
Aug 20th 2008, 12:25 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,294
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Stamp duty exempt from 1/9/08 (up to 500k)

I dont think 450k houses will benefit , due to the amount of them on the market. (IMHO)

Where do you think we are in the cycle?
Forum: Australia
Aug 20th 2008, 12:11 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,294
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Stamp duty exempt from 1/9/08 (up to 500k)

yes, this will distort the market, just like it did in Uk & Ireland.

eg. people will not pay more than 500k (even if 'value' is at 520k) because of stamp duty, OR, it will be 500k on contract,...
Forum: Australia
Aug 20th 2008, 11:10 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,294
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Stamp duty exempt from 1/9/08 (up to 500k)

Dear Goat Eyes,

Thank you for your email dated 20 August 2008.

As from 1 September 2008, there is no transfer duty payable for a
residential property worth $ 500,000 or less for first home...
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2008, 7:34 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,294
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Stamp duty exempt from 1/9/08 (up to 500k)

Thanks for the link,

To be honest, I am still unsure !

Stamp duty is exempt in QLD from 1st sept 08 for 1st time buyers.
Tranfer duty is the new name for stamp duty??
As usual (i find)...
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2008, 2:48 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,294
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Stamp duty exempt from 1/9/08 (up to 500k)

I beleive it is just QLD.

I asked the bank mananger this morning,& she was sure that the stamp duty was payable on the amount in excess of 500k only?!

Still confused, & cant seem to find a...
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2008, 2:45 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,761
Posted By goat eyes

Re: realestate pictures!

My Favourite RE pic recently ; :thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2008, 2:06 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,294
Posted By goat eyes

Smile Stamp duty exempt from 1/9/08 (up to 500k)

Hi !

I have had a look at a house that I like the look of, it will probably go for 550-600k AUD.

I have also read that as from 1st Sept , first time home owners are exempt from stamp duty up to...
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2008, 1:48 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,611
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Money transfer from Ireland

Hi , I have used Ozforex for 8 transactions & they have been great. Sign up online & scan & email ID, all easy enough. Also worth signing up with Hifx as well (just forward them the same email with...
Forum: Australia
Aug 13th 2008, 12:11 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Tips on Lump Sums/Term Deposits/Tax etc..

Anyone?? !
Forum: Australia
Aug 13th 2008, 12:52 am
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By goat eyes

Question Tips on Lump Sums/Term Deposits/Tax etc..

Hi Guys,

Just a quickie..........

1) If you change EUR or STG to AUD via HiFx or Ozforex etc, do you pay a capital gains tax?

2) If I change it all to AUD & do well, then change it all back...
Forum: Australia
Feb 21st 2008, 3:21 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 8,995
Posted By goat eyes

Smile Re: £500,000 Exchange or Not

Here, here. Fair play to ya Mick. In the same dilema myself . Of course you want the lifestyle etc, having a bit of financial literacy seems to be 'sneaky' according to some people!! Hope you get the...
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2008, 9:24 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 992
Posted By goat eyes

Smile Re: Sunshine Coast meet up? (Caloundra area)

Hi, thanks, just sent a PM to you. :thumbup:
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2008, 9:18 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 992
Posted By goat eyes

Smile Re: Sunshine Coast meet up? (Caloundra area)

Thanks Collybabe, just sent you a PM. I should have read this one first!! Cheers !

:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Jan 6th 2008, 6:22 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 992
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Sunshine Coast meet up? (Caloundra area)

Thanks for the reply,

I'v sent you a Private message with mobile number etc.

Any one else around Caloundra?
Forum: Australia
Jan 6th 2008, 11:16 am
Replies: 8
Views: 992
Posted By goat eyes

Smile Sunshine Coast meet up? (Caloundra area)

Hi everyone !

We are new to Caloundra, and we are wondering if anyone else is up for a meet up? Maybe a lunch, beach meet up , or a few pints and a chat! - whatever suits!!

We are both 33...
Forum: Australia
Jan 6th 2008, 11:03 am
Replies: 27
Views: 15,302
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Sat Nav Tom Tom Australia Maps

I have had a NIGHTMARE with TOMTOM Australia, If anyone is interested, I can forward you the complaint letter i emailed them (the first one i have evr written in my life, i hasten to add!) Customer...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 1st 2007, 4:34 pm
Replies: 959
Views: 63,632
Posted By goat eyes

Talking Re: May 2007 VISA Applicants

WE GOT IT - --- YEEEEEHAH !!!!!!!!:rofl::thumbsup::rofl::D


Delighted - as you can imagine !!

We took a chance & went travelling in NZ for a bit first - its great here, will...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 30th 2007, 7:12 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Calling all agents-just 1 quick question to answer please!!

Thanks !

However - We just popped into check emails - AND ITS THERE !!!

YEEEEEEHA :rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 28th 2007, 12:53 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By goat eyes

Question Calling all agents-just 1 quick question to answer please!!

Hi ,

The Mrs & I have applied in a 136 visa (May 07) had meds & pcc's done etc (see timeline below)

we are currently in New Zealand ( having a ball BTW - it's fantastic here!!:thumbsup:) we...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2007, 8:08 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,063
Posted By goat eyes

Smile Re: Flying out tomorrow morning/No visa yet !

Nah, we'll be fine - you should be more positive ! (there is a 4 month holiday visa for Fiji and around the same for NZ - so we can hang on for quite some time!! it will still be cheaper than living...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2007, 3:06 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,063
Posted By goat eyes

Talking Re: Flying out tomorrow morning/No visa yet !

Hi there, thanks for the replies ! all good - in LA now, got upgraded to Club Class !!!! Defo a sign from above that all will be well !! :rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2007, 10:45 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,063
Posted By goat eyes

Smile Re: Flying out tomorrow morning/No visa yet !

Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated.....

Just to give yez a laugh ; I popped down to rathmines earlier (1pm) to go to the bank, post office etc, popped into the internet cafe to see if i...
Forum: Australia
Nov 14th 2007, 7:10 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,063
Posted By goat eyes

Re: Flying out tomorrow morning/No visa yet !

Yup , we emailed our CO via the DIAC site & informed them.:)

Not long now ! 4 bags @ 23 kg each (Mrs has 3, I have been left with 1 knackered auld rucksack from backpacking 10yrs ago !!...
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