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<strong>Creating</strong> <strong>wealth</strong> & <strong>securing</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>future</strong> <strong>through</strong> <strong>property</strong><br />

Whether you are making <strong>your</strong> first tentative steps into<br />

<strong>property</strong> investment or you are an experienced investor,<br />

welcome!<br />

At Investment Property PA we genuinely believe that <strong>property</strong> is a sound choice as an<br />

investment vehicle for building <strong>wealth</strong> for the <strong>future</strong>, an income stream in retirement and<br />

tax minimisation now.<br />

Being genuinely independent with access to properties Australia wide and with absolutely<br />

no obligation to offer any particular development, location or style of <strong>property</strong>, we are free<br />

to identify the very best in each segment of the market and present only those that truly<br />

suit our clients. This is a unique and significant point of difference.<br />

The aim is to help our clients safely and easily achieve financial freedom and security<br />

<strong>through</strong> <strong>property</strong> investment and to experience the fact that abundance isn’t finite!<br />

For professional and personalized advice and assistance please feel free to contact us<br />

directly for a no obligation discussion about how we may be able to help you to achieve<br />

<strong>your</strong> goals.<br />

BEc DipT | LREA 1228721w | RG 146 Property Investment Advice<br />

Cert IV (Mortgage Broking) | ASPIRE Accredited Advisor | PIAA Accredited Investment Consultant


Why Invest?<br />

According to Steven Covey, author of “The 7 Habits of Effective People”,<br />

the number one habit is Be Proactive – make decisions to improve <strong>your</strong><br />

life <strong>through</strong> the things you can change.<br />

Abundance isn’t finite, there are opportunities for ordinary<br />

Australians to create <strong>wealth</strong> but you need to know about them and be prepared to act on them! – It really comes<br />

down to knowledge and attitude.<br />

Investing in <strong>property</strong> now is “building a business for the <strong>future</strong>”.<br />

Why <strong>property</strong>?<br />

Profit is ‘the return to risk’ but ‘bricks & mortar’ as an asset class is a relatively predictable, safe, reliable and<br />

attractive option:<br />

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Inflation favours tangible assets<br />

Low volatility over time.<br />

Real estate ranks between fixed income and equities on the risk return scale<br />

The ‘power of leverage’- Being able to borrow a large proportion of the funds required to invest<br />

means that lenders are comfortable with <strong>property</strong> as an investment and you use other people’s<br />

money!<br />

Legislation that allows limited recourse borrowing within an SMSF for <strong>property</strong> is an endorsement<br />

of the strategy as a safeguard against the sudden erosion of retirement funds.<br />

Favourable tax treatment. Rather than ‘crowd out’ more efficient private sector activity,<br />

government provides tax incentives for individuals to invest thereby increasing the supply of<br />

available housing. New product in particular is encouraged because of the multiplier effect on the<br />

economy and employment specifically.<br />

It’s important to have a component of rent in <strong>your</strong> retirement income as it isn’t subject to<br />

government policy like interest on cash is. Every time the Reserve Bank lowers interest rate retires<br />

‘take a pay cut’!<br />

Tax on any capital gain is deferred until the asset is sold<br />

Rental income is reliable, it isn’t subject to ‘management performance’, the returns are<br />

contracted in a tenancy agreement and are protected by Landlord Insurance<br />

Interest rate rises usually mean less people buy their own homes and therefore demand for rental<br />

properties rise. All things being equal this should translate into higher rents.<br />

Investment in <strong>property</strong> is socially beneficial. Private sector activity is encouraged <strong>through</strong><br />

negative gearing and results in a more efficient allocation of resources.<br />

Risks can be mitigated further <strong>through</strong> insurances


Like many teachers after nearly two decades of service I started to wonder<br />

what else I might be suited to and took a vocational guidance test. After<br />

answering a multitude of questions as honestly as I could, it concluded that I<br />

should be a senior teacher of Economics and junior Commerce. How accurate,<br />

that’s what I was! But, it also listed what I was good at, interested in and cared<br />

about....<br />

I left teaching and began working in the contract housing industry helping<br />

people of all ages and walks of life to achieve their dream of a first home. It<br />

was demanding work; educating, organizing, coaching and encouraging others<br />

but also very rewarding seeing the happiness and sense of achievement that<br />

home ownership made in the lives of individuals, couples and families.<br />

By chance I made the transition twelve years ago into investment <strong>property</strong><br />

exclusively and have become a passionate advocate of the opportunities it<br />

provides for financial freedom and self determination.<br />

After a solid grounding working for well known investment brands and as a natural progression I took the<br />

step to undertake further training and to become a totally independent investment <strong>property</strong> specialist. I<br />

have made the fundamental shift from being <strong>property</strong> sales focused to being client analysis and advice<br />

driven.<br />

My teaching career taught me much. Apart from patience, it taught me that good communication is as<br />

much about listening as it is talking. It’s also taught me the ability to relate to a wide variety of people and<br />

the importance of delivering what you promise, when you promise!<br />

My role combines the two things I am most passionate about professionally, education and <strong>property</strong>. I<br />

genuinely believe that ‘abundance isn’t finite’ and I enjoy helping others to achieve their financial goals.<br />

As a <strong>property</strong> investor myself I understand and appreciate the importance of the decisions you make and<br />

will work with you to ensure you are comfortable and confident to invest.<br />

What hasn’t changed <strong>through</strong>out the years is my commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity<br />

and the belief based in experience that success is a function of the service you provide to others. Those I’ve<br />

dealt with personally over the years I trust will agree that what I offer is a professional service that is client<br />

focused, competent, friendly and above all, honest and ethical.<br />

Contact me if you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them all and let me know if I can assist you<br />

now or in the <strong>future</strong>,<br />

Kind regards,<br />

Kathy Blahut<br />

Independent Property Consultant<br />

BEc DipT LREA Cert IV FS<br />

RG146 Property Investment Advice<br />

ASPIRE Accredited Advisor<br />

PIAA Accredited Consultant<br />

Level5/4 Columbia Court<br />

Baulkham Hills NSW 2153<br />

0400099080<br />

kathyb@investmentpa.properties<br />

www.investmentpa.properties


Kinsella Place<br />

A place to call home..<br />

Mango Hill


Kinsella Place<br />

Want comforable<br />

spacious living...?<br />

Whether you are a new home buyer or<br />

wanting to invest this development will tick all<br />

<strong>your</strong> boxes!!<br />

One of Heran Building Group’s newest<br />

residential communities.<br />

Mango Hill is only approximately 30<br />

minutes from the Brisbane CBD,<br />

approximately 60 minutes to the<br />

beautiful Gold Coast<br />

and approximately 50 minutes from the<br />

sunshine coast!<br />

Kinsella<br />

Place<br />

Incredible Features:<br />

- Packed full of fun family activities<br />

such as Mango Hill Farm, Hill of<br />

Promise Winery, Mango Hill Paint<br />

ball Skirmish<br />

- Close to serveral medical facilities<br />

and multiple schools...


Suburb Overview<br />

Mango Hill is a suburb north of Brisbane, Queensland. It<br />

is local government area is the Moreton Bay Region. The<br />

area was named Mango Hill on 1 September 1980 after<br />

the mango trees lining Anzac Avenue as it passed <strong>through</strong><br />

the area. The size of Mango Hill is approximately 27 square<br />

kilometres. The population of Mango Hill in 2006 was 2,556<br />

people. By 2011 the population was 4,334 showing a population<br />

growth of 69% in the area during that time. Households<br />

in Mango Hill are primarily couples with children. In<br />

general, people in Mango Hill work in a non-specific occupation.<br />

In 2006, 80.9% of the homes in Mango Hill were owner-occupied<br />

compared with 69.4% in 2011. Currently the median<br />

sales price of houses in the area is 441,000. The Moreton<br />

Bay Regional Council has committed millions in the Infrastructure<br />

Program under the Local Area Plan in upgrades<br />

to Transport, Water Supply, Sewerage, Open Space and<br />

Community facilities.<br />

Place


Suburb Overview<br />

Located within minutes of <strong>future</strong> planned railway station - Moreton Bay Rail Link


Suburb Overview<br />

North Lakes<br />

MANGO HILL<br />

BRISBANE<br />

Aspley<br />

Carindale<br />

Clayfield<br />

BRISBANE<br />

10km<br />

North<br />

Stradbroke<br />

Island<br />

20km<br />

30km<br />

Eagleby<br />

40km<br />

Ormeau<br />

Jimboomba<br />

50km<br />

60km<br />

Beaudesert<br />

70km<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Southport<br />

Surfers Paradise<br />

GOLD COAST<br />

Burleigh


Overview Development<br />

Address:<br />

Features:<br />

Kinsella Rd, Mango Hill QLD<br />

On-Site Manager<br />

Swimming Pool<br />

Recreation Spaces<br />

Body Corporate Levy:<br />

Rentals:<br />

$30.15 Per Week<br />

$370-$390 Per Week<br />

Nearby:<br />

Shopping Centres<br />

Medical Facilities<br />

Public Transport<br />

Brisbane CBD - 30 Minutes<br />

Gold Coast - 60 Minutes<br />

Sunshine Coast - 50 Minutes<br />

Sports Fields<br />

Buy off the plan NOW!


Site Plan


Gallery Inclusions<br />

OUTDOOR<br />

BATHROOM & LAUNDRY<br />

INDOOR<br />

Brick - Rendered external finish<br />

Roof - Colorbond sheeting<br />

Framing - Pine frame & roof trusses<br />

Garage - Sectional overhead door with<br />

Colorbond finish and remote control unit<br />

Windows & Sliding Doors - Powder coat aluminium<br />

with security screens (downstairs only)<br />

Termite Protection - Penetrations & perimeter<br />

system<br />

Hotwater System - Electric storage unit<br />

Courtyard - Private fully fenced<br />

Clothesline - Wall mounted<br />

Amenities - Swimming pool & BBQ area<br />

Landscaping - Professional landscaping to<br />

townhomes & common areas<br />

Parking - Ample visitor car parking<br />

Driveways - Concrete driveways (Exposed)<br />

Internal Roads - Asphalt<br />

Television Antenna<br />

Showers - Semi-frameless glass shower with pivot<br />

action<br />

Bath - Acrylic or similar<br />

Vanities - Laminate tops with laminate doors, semi<br />

recessed basin or similar with mixer tapware<br />

Toilets - Water saving dual flush cisterns to WC’s<br />

Laundry - 30L slimline tub & unit with quality taps<br />

Towel rails & toilet roll holders included<br />

‘Totally livable &<br />

all backed by<br />

Heran’s six month<br />

maintenance &<br />

six year structural<br />

guarantee’ (BSA)<br />

Air-Conditioning - Split system to living area<br />

Ceiling Fans - To all bedrooms<br />

Electrical - Telephone, TV point etc, earth leakage<br />

safety switch, smoke detectors and generous<br />

amount of lighting and power points<br />

Insulation - Anticon blanket<br />

Paint - Washable paint to walls<br />

Doors - Modern flush panel with stylish door<br />

Robes - Mirror sliding doors<br />

Stairs - Carpeted, aluminium balustrade & timber<br />

rails<br />

Blinds - Venetians & roller blinds <strong>through</strong>out<br />

Flooring - Ceramic tiles & carpet<br />

KITCHEN<br />

Bench Top - Manufactured stone (square edge)<br />

top<br />

Doors - Laminate<br />

Splash Back - Glass or Tiled<br />

Kitchen Sink - s/s sink with mixer tapware<br />

Appliances - European s/s multifunction oven,<br />

cooktop, rangehood and s/s dishwasher or similar<br />

Please Note: Proposed external & internal finishes are subject to change. Heran Building Group reserves the right to substitute similar colours<br />

or products depending on availability and/or cost constraints. Correct from the Febuary 2015.


Townhome Style<br />

M2 STANDARDPATIO<br />

Meals<br />

Bed 1<br />

Ensuite<br />

Living<br />

Bathroom<br />

Kitchen<br />

Features:<br />

• Two Story townhome<br />

• Three Bedrooms<br />

• Two Bathroom<br />

• Single lock up garage<br />

• Spacious open plan living<br />

• Master bedroom with ensuite<br />

• Ample storage<br />

Ground Level:<br />

Second Level:<br />

Total Living:<br />

Garage:<br />

Porch:<br />

Patio:<br />

48.7m2<br />

57.2m2<br />

105.9m2<br />

21.9m2<br />

3.1m2<br />

10.8m2<br />

Powder Room<br />

Garage<br />

Bed 2<br />

Bed 3<br />

GRAND TOTAL:<br />

141.7m2<br />

Standard design shown. Actual are, colours and facade may differ between units.


MANGO HILL<br />

3bed 2.5 bath 1 garage<br />

+ 1 car space<br />

Townhouse<br />

Distance from CBD<br />

26km<br />

Contract type<br />

Single<br />

Title<br />

Strata<br />

House size 127.8m2<br />

Total Price $363,900<br />

Stamp duty $11,162<br />

Estimated rent yield 5.14%<br />

Estimated completion April 16<br />

Body Corporate<br />

$2058pa<br />

ANALYSIS PROPERTY COMMENTS/REFERENCE<br />

Transport<br />

2 new stations at Mango Hill<br />

Moreton Bay rail extension operational end 16<br />

Whereis.com.au<br />

Nearmap<br />

Employment hubs<br />

North Lakes a major commercial and retail centre<br />

within short distance and easy access to Airport<br />

Whereis.com.au<br />

Nearmap<br />

and Trade Coast, Brendale industrial park<br />

Schools 36 schools within a 5km radius goodschools.com.au<br />

Median House Price $457,000 RP Data<br />

Vacancy rate 3.7% (Nov 15) DSR Data<br />

Median rent $340pw RP Data<br />

Online Search index Very good DSR Data<br />

Rental sample verified YES RP Data<br />

Renters % 27.1% RP Data<br />

Demographic suitability YES 59% couples with children (RP Data)<br />

Median income $1678 Census<br />

Population 6687 Profile.id<br />

Population within a 10km radius 168,033 Freemaptools.com<br />

Population Projections Highest level QLD Govt Statisticians Office<br />

Demand to Supply Ratio Above standard DSR Data<br />

Stage of cycle Rising Market (Brisbane) Heron Todd White Month in Review Dec 15<br />

Long Term Growth Index Above standard DSR Data<br />

Unemployment rate 4.6% (below average) ABS<br />

Top occupational category Professionals 19.1% Profile id<br />

Flood map NIL RISK Brisbane Council Flood Awareness Mapping<br />

Important considerations<br />

‣ Statistics for an area vary considerably from one source to another depending on the time of collection (eg Census 2011 is nearly 5 years old now) the size of the sample and definition of <strong>property</strong> type.<br />

Median prices and rents take into account the lowest price and the highest. Sale price data lags in the case of off plan purchases where settlements are not scheduled to take place for extended time<br />

frames despite being unconditional contracts. Buying under the median price for an area increases the chances of experiencing growth in capital value.<br />

‣ Tenants and buyers on resale will pay a premium for properties that are close but not too close to public transport and arterial roads.<br />

‣<br />

‣ Body corporate of $2500pa or less is desirable. Another advantage of selecting smaller developments with minimal maintenance and in particular avoiding multiple lifts and and gyms etc.,<br />

‣ Increasingly tenants and buyers are considering the locations of top performing schools. As we move to higher density living more families with school age dependents will be looking for suitable<br />

catchment areas.<br />

‣ 3% vacancy rate is considered to be a market in balance- less than is tightening and under 2% is ‘tight’. Vacancy rates can also vary within suburbs for different types of <strong>property</strong>.<br />

‣ 100,000 population within a 10km radius is minimum acceptable benchmark - these people constitute <strong>your</strong> tenant pool now and market on re sale.<br />

‣ Rental estimates are provided at the time of sale. Rents are market determined and can vary from the estimates. You need to be prepared for the fact that when <strong>your</strong> <strong>property</strong> comes to market the<br />

rent may be lower than first estimated (it may also be higher). Also when a new multi dwelling development comes to market all at the same time it may take a while for the market to absorb the new<br />

listings and or the initial rent may need to be lowered to secure the first tenant. You should be prepared to service the mortgage for a month or two between settlement and first earning rent.<br />

‣ Cashflow estimates are calculated on assumptions accurate at the time of purchase. Interest rates can vary as can achievable rents. Therefore it is wise to ask <strong>your</strong> advisor to run the figures allowing for<br />

variations in rent and interest rates to make sure you are still comfortable with the bottom line.<br />

‣ Tax rebates are also assumed to be collected pay by pay. PAYG tax payers can submit an income tax withholding variation form to their paymaster to have their tax reduced each pay by the estimated<br />

rebate amount. If you don’t wish to do this the out of pocket cost will increase –ask <strong>your</strong> advisor to show you this on the cashflow worksheet if you need to.<br />

‣ Completion dates are provided in good faith by the vendor at the time of purchase. For reasons outside of their control completion can stretch out beyond the anticipated date- reasons include<br />

inclement weather, material supply issues and council regulations etc., Once a <strong>property</strong> reaches the stage of practical completion it then needs to be certified and registered in the land titles office<br />

after which the vendor will call for a settlement date, normally 14-21 days later. Please allow a 4-6 weeks from practical completion to settlement


ASPIRE Advisor Network - Kew<br />

Prepared for: Example client<br />

Consultant: Kathy Blahut- Investment Property PA<br />

Property: 23 Kinsella Place Mango Hill QLD<br />

Description: 3 bed 2 bath 1+1 car<br />

06-Jan-2016<br />

SUMMARY<br />

Assumptions Projected results over 10 yrs<br />

Property value $363,900 Property value $651,689<br />

Investment $50,000 Equity $321,752<br />

Gross yield 5.14% After-tax return /yr 19.53%<br />

Net yield 2.65% Net present value $197,864<br />

Growth rate 6.00% IF SOLD<br />

Inflation rate 2.50% Selling costs & CGT $82,086<br />

Interest rate 5.00% Equity $239,666<br />

Marginal tax rate 37.00% After-tax return /yr 15.99%<br />

COMPUTER PROJECTIONS<br />

Investment Analysis<br />

Projections over 10 years<br />

End of year 2016 1yr 2yr 3yr 5yr 10yr<br />

Property value $363,900 385,734 408,878 433,411 486,980 651,689<br />

Purchase costs $13,162<br />

Investments $50,000<br />

Loan amount $329,937 329,937 329,937 329,937 329,937 329,937<br />

Equity $33,963 55,797 78,941 103,473 157,043 321,752<br />

Capital growth rate 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00%<br />

Inflation rate (CPI) 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50%<br />

Gross rent /week $360 18,720 19,188 19,668 20,663 23,379<br />

Cash deductions<br />

Interest (I/O) 5.00% 16,497 16,497 16,497 16,497 16,497<br />

Rental expenses 48.43% 9,065 9,292 9,524 10,006 11,321<br />

Pre-tax cash flow $-50,000 -6,842 -6,601 -6,353 -5,840 -4,440<br />

Non-cash deductions<br />

Deprec.of building 2.50% 5,450 5,450 5,450 5,450 5,450<br />

Deprec.of fittings $21,834 3,503 4,588 3,172 1,633 479<br />

Loan costs $2,876 575 575 575 575<br />

Total deductions 35,090 36,402 35,219 34,162 33,747<br />

Tax credit 37.00% 6,057 6,369 5,754 4,994 3,836<br />

After-tax cash flow $-50,000 -785 -232 -600 -846 -603<br />

Rate of return (IRR) 19.53% Your cost /(income) per week<br />

Pre-tax equivalent 31.00% 15 4 12 16 12<br />

Disclaimer: Note that the computer projections listed above simply illustrate the outcome calculated<br />

from the input values and the assumptions contained in the model. Hence the figures can be varied as<br />

required and are in no way intended to be a guarantee of <strong>future</strong> performance. Although the<br />

information is provided in good faith, it is also given on the basis that no person using the<br />

information, in whole or in part, shall have any claim against ASPIRE Advisor Network - Kew, its<br />

servants, employees or consultants nor Investment Property PA.


Page 2<br />

WHO PAYS?<br />

73%<br />

Tenant<br />

3%<br />

You<br />

24%<br />

Taxman<br />

TAX BENEFITS<br />

Number of properties: 1<br />

Investor<br />

Current taxable income: 85,000<br />

Rental income: 18,720<br />

Total income: 103,720<br />

Rental deductions: 35,090<br />

New taxable income: 68,630<br />

Current tax (on 85,000): 21,097<br />

New tax (on 68,630): 15,224<br />

Tax saving: 5,873<br />

Total tax credits: $5,873


Costs associated with purchasing an investment <strong>property</strong><br />

Property deposit<br />

Requirements vary but typically at least 10% is required.<br />

Stamp duty<br />

Is levied by each state government and payable on the entire <strong>property</strong> value for a<br />

one part contract (townhouses and apartments) and on the land content only for<br />

house and land, 2 part contracts.<br />

Legal fees<br />

Our panel solicitor will receive and review contracts on <strong>your</strong> behalf and mark them<br />

up for signing. They then coordinate the countersigning process by the vendor and<br />

attend to the settlement.<br />

Quantity Surveyor’s Report<br />

Also known as a ‘depreciation schedule’ this is essential to maximise <strong>your</strong> tax<br />

rebates. It is prepared once for each <strong>property</strong> and presented to <strong>your</strong> accountant.<br />

Insurances<br />

It is essential that you insure <strong>your</strong> <strong>property</strong>, both the building itself and the contents.<br />

If <strong>your</strong> <strong>property</strong> is part of a strata complex (apartments and most townhouses) then<br />

the building insurance will be covered by the body corporate fees. It is also necessary<br />

to take out Landlord Protection Insurance for either a house and land or apartment<br />

or townhouse.<br />

Independent Building Inspection<br />

As part of the service offered to you we can arrange for an independent building<br />

inspection prior to handover by a licensed inspector. This is a comprehensive 2 stage<br />

report with all ‘defects’ numbered and photographed. These are used to coordinate<br />

the rectification of any outstanding issues in the <strong>property</strong>. It is not mandatory but<br />

advisable to have an inspection done.<br />

Pro rata adjustments<br />

On settlement you will have to allow for adjustments to the rates pro rata for the<br />

year, e.g. council rates, body corporate fees etc.,<br />

Normally allow 4-5% of the purchase price for costs on top of <strong>your</strong><br />

deposit.<br />

For example to purchase a <strong>property</strong> valued at $400,000 you would require:<br />

Deposit $40,000<br />

Costs $20,000<br />

Total = $60,000


IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS<br />

Please read carefully<br />

PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS<br />

1300 695 857 I 0400 099 080<br />

kathyb@investmentpa.properties<br />

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Capital growth cannot be guaranteed, properties are offered on the basis that they present above average<br />

opportunities based on fundamental analysis and suit <strong>your</strong> current circumstances, goals and strategy. Property<br />

investment is a long term strategy. Property cycles are typically 7-10 years and growth may be uneven during this<br />

time, with variations around the trend. Time in the market is an important consideration and why it’s important to<br />

choose properties on the basis that they are ‘sustainable’. i.e do not over commit<br />

Your income or personal circumstances may change after committing to purchasing a <strong>property</strong>. Laws relating to <strong>your</strong><br />

personal circumstances may also change such as tax bracket adjustments, superannuation rules etc.,<br />

If an off plan purchase is more than 3 months out from completion a finance approval can only be conditional<br />

dependent on final valuation. This means that you must commit to the sale and become unconditional without a<br />

formal approval. This should be done on the advice of <strong>your</strong> lender who assesses that you have sufficient<br />

equity/income and or cash to complete the purchase including a buffer for a valuation shortfall<br />

Valuations are a measure of the bank’s appetite for risk, which may vary over time. There is a difference between a<br />

bank valuation (done to protect the bank’s balance sheet) and a market valuation. Bank valuations are inherently<br />

conservative and vary widely. It is wise to be prepared for some variation in the valuation from the contract price,<br />

anywhere between 5-7% is quite routine.<br />

Rental estimates are provided at the time of sale. Rents are market determined and can vary from the estimates. You<br />

need to be prepared for the fact that when <strong>your</strong> <strong>property</strong> comes to market the rent may be lower than first<br />

estimated (it may also be higher). Also when a new multi dwelling development comes to market all at the same<br />

time it may take a while for the market to absorb the new listings and or the initial rent may need to be lowered to<br />

secure the first tenant. You should be prepared to service the mortgage for a month or two between settlement and<br />

first earning rent.<br />

Cashflow estimates are calculated on assumptions accurate at the time of purchase. Interest rates can vary as can<br />

achievable rents. Therefore it is wise to ask <strong>your</strong> advisor to run the figures allowing for variations in rent and interest<br />

rates to make sure you are still comfortable with the bottom line.<br />

Tax rebates are also assumed to be collected pay by pay. PAYG tax payers can submit an income tax withholding<br />

variation form to their paymaster to have their tax reduced each pay by the estimated per annum rebate amount,<br />

pro rata. If you don’t wish to do this the out of pocket cost will increase and you may receive a lump sum rebate- ask<br />

<strong>your</strong> advisor to show you this on the cashflow worksheet if you need to.<br />

Completion dates are provided in good faith by the vendor at the time of purchase. For reasons outside of their<br />

control completion can stretch out beyond the anticipated date- reasons include inclement weather, material supply<br />

issues and council regulations etc.,<br />

Once a <strong>property</strong> reaches the stage of practical completion it then needs to be certified and registered in the land<br />

titles office after which the vendor will call for a settlement date, normally 14-21 days later. Please allow 4-6 weeks<br />

from practical completion to settlement


WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?<br />

Step Completed Time Frame Explanation<br />

Apartments (1 Part Contract)<br />

1.Reserve the <strong>property</strong> Day 1<br />

The <strong>property</strong> will be reserved on the ASPIRE portal and an EOI (expression of interest) is submitted to the vendor. Full and legally correct<br />

names are required (and DOB for QLD contracts) contact details and the contact details of <strong>your</strong> finance representative. Our panel<br />

solicitor’s details will be populated automatically, otherwise the details of <strong>your</strong> own solicitor must be provided at this stage.<br />

2.Pay EOI deposit<br />

3.Login to ASPIRE portal<br />

activated<br />

Bank details will be provided for the transfer of the initial holding “expression of interest” deposit, normally between $1000-2000. This<br />

will come off the contract price. Please forward a copy of the transfer to me so that it can be passed on to the vendor to initiate contracts<br />

being raised and a copy will be uploaded to the online portal for safekeeping<br />

If you don’t already have one, you will be issued with a unique login to the ASPIRE portal and have access 24/7 to the progress of <strong>your</strong><br />

purchase and <strong>your</strong> team. Notes and tasks can be logged and assigned at any time for actioning by anyone involved.<br />

Please contact me at any time for assistance in accessing or navigating the portal.<br />

4.Contracts are issued 7-14 days Contracts are issued to Blaaks who will review them and mark them up for signing. Blaak & Associates (panel solicitor) will email you to<br />

acknowledge <strong>your</strong> decision to purchase and to introduce their services.<br />

The contracts will then be sent to you by express post and a return express post envelope is included for their return.<br />

5. Contract signing Within 7-10 days You will receive the contracts to be signed and witnessed where appropriate. Please check that all <strong>your</strong> details are correct and that all<br />

required signatures/initials have been done. It is important to return the contracts promptly. Once they are returned to Blaaks they will<br />

forward them to the vendor for countersigning.<br />

6.Finance due date<br />

nominated<br />

Within 14 days<br />

Blaaks will email you to let you know that contracts have been countersigned by the vendor and that a “finance due date” is set, normally<br />

14-21 days later.<br />

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7.Finance due date 14-21 days In the case of an ‘off plan’ purchase that is more than 3 months out from completion you will normally only obtain a conditional approval<br />

from the lender, subject to final valuation. Therefore you will need to waive the finance clause. This is done on the advice of <strong>your</strong> finance<br />

expert who has assessed that you have sufficient equity/funds to complete, including a buffer in the event of a valuation shortfall. You<br />

need to instruct Blaaks via email to proceed to unconditional by emailing them that you “waive the benefit of the finance clause and wish<br />

to proceed to unconditional.” This needs to be done a day or so before the official date so that Blaaks have sufficient time to notify the<br />

vendor. Please Cc me in on this email.<br />

8.Balance of 10% due Within 24 hours Once contracts are exchanged and unconditional the balance of 10% is required. The solicitor will provide details of the amount and bank<br />

account details to you. Please forward a copy of the transfer receipt to me for uploading to the portal.<br />

9. Wait for completion Varies You can now relax and wait for completion all the while following progress on the portal with regular updates emailed to you and photos<br />

posted. Estimated practical completion dates are offered at the time of purchase but can vary for reasons outside of the builder’s control<br />

e.g. weather. Updates are notified <strong>through</strong> the portal.<br />

You can contact me or any team member by entering a task into the portal or by calling directly at any time.<br />

10. Settlement pending 14 days Once the <strong>property</strong> has reached the stage of practical completion, titles and occupancy certificates are applied for. A settlement date is<br />

then called for by the vendor.<br />

Once titles are issued you and <strong>your</strong> team will again be contacted by the solicitor who will advise a settlement date and the funds required<br />

to complete.<br />

11.ASPIRE<br />

Concierge Services<br />

Month prior to<br />

settlement<br />

ASPIRE’s sales support team will also be in touch to offer services such as an independent building inspection prior to handover, QSR<br />

preparation (necessary for tax purposes) and insurance quotes at competitive prices. These are optional services. ASPIRE will also assist by<br />

putting you in touch with recommended <strong>property</strong> managers or the assigned on site manager.<br />

12. Property tenanted Varies Choose <strong>your</strong> <strong>property</strong> manager and liaise directly with them. Please allow time for the first tenant to be in place. This is important<br />

particularly in the case of new developments where a number of properties come onto the market at once. You should be prepared to<br />

service the mortgage for a month or two without rent. Sometimes tenants are lined up ahead of time and you may start earning rent<br />

straight away other times it takes a little while for the market to absorb the new rental properties.<br />

Please contact me directly at any time <strong>through</strong>out the process:<br />

1300 695 857 l 0400 099 080<br />

kathyb@investmentpa.properties<br />

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2016 Special offer for ADF personnel<br />

For any <strong>property</strong> purchase in 2016 you will be entitled to have the<br />

following costs reimbursed to you by Investment Property PA.<br />

Please mention this offer when making an enquiry.<br />

Cost<br />

Amount<br />

Legal Fees<br />

$1500 (inc. GST)<br />

Quantity Surveyor’s Report<br />

$450 (+GST)<br />

Independent Building Inspection<br />

$595 (+GST)<br />

Contents & LPI $350.50<br />

*Total $3000.00<br />

*To the total value of $3000. You can elect to have a rebate of $3000 paid to you in the form of an eftpos debit card in lieu of payments above.<br />

Independent Property Consultant<br />

BEc DipT LREA Cert IV FS<br />

RG146 Property Investment Advice<br />

ASPIRE Accredited Advisor<br />

PIAA Accredited Consultant<br />

1300 695 857 l 0400 099 080<br />

kathyb@investmentpa.properties<br />

www.investmentpa.properties

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