The economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis are causing significant financial distress for many businesses and individuals. If your SMSF has a property and a tenant in financial distress, you... read more →
A recent AAT decision further illuminates when residential property can fall within the definition of business real property. Many would say that the trustee of an SMSF is prohibited from... read more →
Introduction A common strategy implemented by business clients is to acquire business real property (usually the premises from which their business is run) via their SMSF and then lease this... read more →
The popularity of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) has increased substantially over the past few years. In fact, SMSFs now account for about one third of total superannuation savings. One... read more →
SMSF Property Rules by Andrew Frith Considered in isolation, the tax advantages of holding property inside a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) seem to make this a no-brainer. Rental income taxed... read more →
In the new financial year, many DIY super funds will try to expand the diversity of their investment strategies. Including a residential property in a fund’s portfolio is beginning to... read more →