Useful Links

Depreciation Schedules
If you have an investment property, it can be depreciated. Think of it as ‘wear and tear’. Houses, units and commercial properties all qualify. Even older properties can be depreciated. By using an ATO recognised Tax Depreciation Schedule, investors can claim thousands of legitimate tax dollars back on their investments. 81% of Australian property investors are not claiming their full tax deductions! Are you?

Finance
Balben can help you with your finance needs by organising a trained professional to contact you and arrange finance through a number of financial institutions in relation to your financing needs.

Deposit Bonds
A Deposit Bond is a guarantee or bond that substitutes for a cash deposit between signing contracts and settlement.

Real Estate Help and Advice
Australian Real Estate Consulting (AREC) is an independent body set up to help and advise consumers with their real estate dealings.

Title Insurance
Title Insurance can assist you in providing greater certainty and protection to you and the use of your property by guarding against certain unknowns and hidden risks that may cause you significant loss or affect your ownership. Visit First Title's website www.firsttitle.com.au or Stewart's website www.stewartau.com .

Australian Institute of Conveyancers
The AIC is the peak professional body for conveyancers with more than 1500 members nationally.

Buildsafe
If you are an owner builder or someone who will use a registered builder, BuildSafe Housing Group can help you save time and money and Buildsafe can provide you with a range of services that you will require to complete your project successfully.

State Revenue Office
The State Revenue Office (SRO) is the Victorian Government's major tax collection agency

Stamp Duty Calculator
Handy tool you can use to calculate the amount of Stamp Duty you will owe tailored to your situation.

Loan Calculator
Calculator stating how much you can borrow, what your repayments will be as well as the term of the loan.

Real Estate Agents

Wes Davidson Real Estate

Gerrard Cosgrove Real Estate

Blue Ribbon Ballarat Licensed Estate Agents

Trevor Petrie Real Estate

Jens-Gaunt Real Estate Pty Ltd

Australian Private Realty

Buninyong Real Estate

Bartrop Real Estate