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Compliance & Regulation, Direct Property, Investments, Legislation, Property

Property developments viewed poorly

A recent trustee experience has demonstrated the ATO does not view SMSF investments in property developments involving a related party favourably.

A recent trustee experience has demonstrated the ATO does not view SMSF investments in property developments involving a related party favourably.

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Investments, Property, Residential Property

Residential property prices predicted to rise

The latest Australian residential property study has forecast a rise in that sector’s prices for all major capital cities over the coming year.

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Investments, Property

Population growth favours REITs

The domestic property market has become more attractive for investors in the wake of Australia’s current growing population.

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Commercial Property, Property

Listed REITs set for a strong 2025

Commercial property is expected to perform strongly this year, with listed REITs likely to offer the best investment opportunities.

Commercial property is expected to perform strongly this year, with listed REITs likely to offer the best investment opportunities.

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Property, SMSF, Superannuation

Residential property growth to cool

residential property

The residential property market has been forecast to experience a lower rate of capital growth in 2025 compared to previous years.

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Auditing, Property

Short-stay lodging docs expected

Accurium, Anthony Cullen, audit, lease, residential property, Frank La Spada, Seamless SMSF, Short-stay accommodation, self managed superannuation, self managed super, SMSF

Acceptable documentation for audit purposes is obtainable for short-stay accommodation properties held within an SMSF as proof of compliance.

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Investments, Property

REITS in good place for revival

Market conditions have aligned to create an environment in which REITs can bring solid returns that include a decent portion of income.

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Investments, Property

Thinktank fund gets investment-grade rating

Thinktank has been given an investment-grade rating by SQM Research for its Income Trust aimed at several cohorts, including SMSFs.

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Property

Residential dwelling vacancies decline

Residential property vacancy rate Rental prices SQM Louis Christopher

September saw a slight decrease in vacancy rates for residential dwellings, while rental prices experienced a small move in the opposite direction.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, Property

Tardy related-party rent a compliance risk

Related-party Rent Sole purpose test Superannuation Industry (Supervision) (SIS) Act

SMSFs receiving rental income from a related party cannot allow these payments to fall behind in as it may represent a breach the sole purpose test.

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