News : Residential Property

New residential property offerings released

May 7, 2021

SMSFs have been given another avenue to invest in residential property via two Islamic finance group funds focused on capital growth and rental income.

Offices flagging as industrial property booms

May 7, 2021

Jason Spits

Online working has made office properties less appealing, while online shopping has made industrial property a standout performer.

Property development can’t cause disadvantage

April 23, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

Property developments operating within an SMSF will be in breach of the sole purpose test if they ultimately deprive members of any potential retirement savings benefits.

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Cheaper city apartments still carrying risks

March 12, 2021

Jason Spits

Investments in city apartments still carry risks despite a decline in prices and demand from investors, a researcher has warned.

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Real estate debt sails through downturn

December 18, 2020

Jason Spits

Real estate debt investments have held their own in recent months, bolstered by government stimulus.

Rent relief instrument issued

December 4, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The ATO has released a legislative instrument determination addressing COVID-19 rent relief deferrals granted by SMSF landlords to related-party tenants.

Real estate sector set to recover

December 4, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The real estate industry is beginning to show signs of improvement after severely underperforming for most of 2020.

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Residential Property

Residential property showing positive signs

November 6, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

The latest market figures from SQM Research has shown an improvement in residential property listings across the country during October.

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Longer-term residential rents still reliable

September 25, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

Certain sectors of the residential property market are still likely to generate reliable rental income but at a reduced rate, a specialist fund manager has said.

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DomaCom gets downsizer approval

August 28, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

An ATO Administrative Binding Advice ruling obtained by DomaCom means individuals will be able to make downsizer contributions from the partial sale of a residence.

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