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Commercial Property, Residential Property

Vacancy rates jump in December

National residency vacancy rates increased in most cities across Australia in December, with material increases recorded in Sydney, according to SQM Research.

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ETFs

Market concerns over ETFs unwarranted

Accusations the exchange-traded fund (ETF) sector is creating an investment market bubble are unfounded and inaccurate, a financial services sector economist has said.

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Economy

Outlook positive for global real estate

The global real estate asset class delivered modestly positive returns in 2017 and similar results are expected for the next 12 months.

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Compliance & Regulation

Annual returns get time extension

The ATO has announced a time extension will apply to SMSF annual returns relating to the 2017 financial year due to the changed reporting circumstances arising from the super reforms.

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Compliance & Regulation

Federal Court upholds in-house asset stance

The Federal Court has ruled a situation where an SMSF invests in property through a sub-fund where that property is subsequently leased to a related party will still be captured by the existing in-house asset rul

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Compliance & Regulation

Legitimate early release of super under review

Mechanic closely inspects under a car

Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O’Dwyer has announced Treasury will review the rules controlling the early release of superannuation on severe financial hardship and compassionate grounds.

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Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency fund launched

A hedge fund industry veteran has partnered with ANZ’s former head of global markets to launch Australia’s first cryptocurrency-focused managed fund, which will give sophisticated investors exposure to emerging digital currencies with the potential for a 30 per cent annual return.

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Commercial Property, Residential Property

Sydney vacancy rate shows sharp rise

The residential vacancy rate increased significantly in Sydney in November compared to other Australian capital cities, while the national residential vacancy rate rose only slightly to 2.2 per cent, according to SQM Research.

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Economy

Economy shows trend growth

Solid major trading partner growth and pending public infrastructure work will cushion the end of the most recent housing boom, while business investment is also poised to become a source of growth, Janus Henderson Investors has predicted.

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Compliance & Regulation

Valuation due diligence a trustee duty

Trustees must undertake reasonable steps to ensure an SMSF’s assets and investments can be valued fairly and objectively ahead of adding them to the fund, a technical expert has warned.

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