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Read article →the latest news on SMSF borrowing
Parliament has passed a ban on new residential SMSF property loans. Here is what changed, what did not, and what it means if you were weighing this strategy.
Read article →Land tax across Australian states: the recurring cost most investors underestimate
Land tax is an annual bill that varies wildly by state. Here is what investors need to know before buying, and how to factor it into the numbers properly.
Read article →The transfer balance cap explained: how the $1.9M limit shapes your retirement
The transfer balance cap sits at the centre of Australian retirement planning. Understanding how it works, and how it has moved, could shape decisions you make long before you retire.
Read article →How to bid at auction as a first home buyer — without overpaying
Auctions move fast and the rules are unforgiving. Here is what first home buyers need to know before they raise their hand.
Read article →The 6-year CGT rule: how it works and when investors can use it
Move out, rent it out, and still sell CGT-free? The 6-year rule makes that possible, but there are conditions most people miss.
Read article →What a duplex actually is — and how it differs from a dual occ or dual key
Three property types. One confusing cluster of terminology. Here is what each one actually means before you commit to a strategy.
Read article →The sole purpose test: the SMSF rule that catches more trustees than any other
Most SMSF trustees know the rule exists. Far fewer understand exactly how it applies when property is involved, and what it costs when it goes wrong.
Read article →Why your SMSF needs its own bank account — and how to set it up correctly
A dedicated SMSF bank account is not optional, it's a legal requirement with real consequences if you get it wrong. Here's what the rules say and how to do it properly.
Read article →Shares, ETFs, and managed funds inside an SMSF: the basics
An SMSF can hold more than property. Here is how shares, ETFs, and managed funds actually work inside the fund, what the tax looks like, and what to weigh before mixing asset classes.
Read article →Rentvesting in one sentence
You rent where you want to live, and buy where the numbers work. That's rentvesting. Here's what it actually involves.
Read article →Why I'd never cross-collateralise an investment loan
Cross-collateralisation looks like a shortcut to your first investment property. Here is what the loan contract you sign actually hands over to your lender.
Read article →Genuine savings vs gifted deposits: what lenders actually accept
Your deposit source matters as much as its size. Here is how lenders read genuine savings, family gifts, and other deposit types before they say yes.
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