The acquisition of properties with associated assets under an LRBA can create the need for SMSF trustees to create more than one bare trust.

An SMSF can borrow from another entity that has also borrowed money as long as each arrangement is kept separate from the other.

SMSFs seeking evidence a related-party LRBA interest rate is on commercial terms should also check the entire borrowing contract falls under the same standard.

SMSF trustees with LRBAs should be reviewing their repayments and investment strategy as borrowing rates increase from 1 July.

SMSF trustees are allowed to employ short-term borrowings in some specific circumstances to satisfy certain financial commitments of a fund.