News : Property

Compliance, Property

SMSF loans to other funds questionable

An SMSF can provide a loan to another fund, but this requires both sides meeting a range of legal and trustee obligations across the board.

An SMSF can provide a loan to another fund, but this requires both sides meeting a range of legal and trustee obligations across the board.

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Commercial Property, LRBA, Property, Residential Property

Property sector distinction important

The characteristics of different real estate market segments need to be considered before substituting residential property with commercial.

The characteristics of different real estate market segments need to be considered before substituting residential property with commercial.

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ASIC, Property

Prison term for property developer

A Queensland property developer has been sentenced to nine years’ jail for aggravated fraud in relation to projects involving SMSF investments.

A Queensland property developer has been sentenced to nine years’ jail for aggravated fraud in relation to projects involving SMSF investments.

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ATO, LRBA, Property, Regulation

BRP definition not black and white

SMSFs should not read the definition of BRP too narrowly as its has some exceptions that remain despite changes to other LRBA rules.

SMSFs should not read the definition of BRP too narrowly as its has some exceptions that remain despite changes to other LRBA rules.

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Property, Valuations

Properties need annual expert valuation

Trustees with a property included in their SMSF should be looking to obtain an independent valuation for the asset every year.

Trustees with a property included in their SMSF should be looking to obtain an independent valuation for the asset every year.

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LRBA, Property

Asset character determines LRBA set-up

The nature of a particular asset determines the approach of using an LRBA to acquire it and not how the relevant transaction is executed.

The nature of a particular asset determines the approach of using an LRBA to acquire it and not how the relevant transaction is executed.

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LRBA, Property

Property usage must be clear

The shift to limit LRBAs to business real property means current and future investors must understand the correct use of those assets.

The shift to limit LRBAs to business real property means current and future investors must understand the correct use of those assets.

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LRBA, Property, Residential Property

Property still has sector appeal

The change to limited recourse borrowing arrangements has not dampened the enthusiasm of SMSF members to invest in property.

The change to limited recourse borrowing arrangements has not dampened the enthusiasm of SMSF members to invest in property.

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LRBA, Property, SMSF

BRP purchases need vetting

Advisers should review all aspects of a business real property acquisition to ensure SMSF clients act correctly when making that purchase.

Advisers should review all aspects of a business real property acquisition to ensure SMSF clients act correctly when making that purchase.

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ASIC, Property

ASIC issues bans over NextGen actions

ASIC has banned two former directors of NextGen Financial Group in relation to the establishment of an SMSF for property investments.

ASIC has banned two former directors of NextGen Financial Group in relation to the establishment of an SMSF for property investments.

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