New auditor independence standards to create fresh perspectives on investment strategies
With new auditor independence standards approaching, SMSFs will need to be prepared to deal with different perspectives from new auditors wh
With new auditor independence standards approaching, SMSFs will need to be prepared to deal with different perspectives from new auditors wh
Before going down the path of holding precious metals in an SMSF, it is important to understand not only the options, but also the rules tha
The answer to whether a property meets the real purpose of business real property (BRP) is “it depends”. A complete understanding of all
With recent trends showing an increasing surge in the property market, SMSFs must assess the risks to liquidity when considering transfer ba
Higher portfolio allocation to the materials sector is set to play out for SMSFs this year, as changes continue to filter through the sector
Growing interest in cryptocurrency investment in Australia has spread to the SMSF sector, with funds drawn to the appeal of capital gains an
With the 2020–21 financial year entering the last quarter, it is timely for SMSF trustees to consider the currency of the fund investment
Understanding how reportable breaches will be decided and weighed upon will be crucial when preparing the SMSF’s investment strategy to be
Raiz Invest is targeting the $730 billion SMSF sector as part of its strategy to accelerate growth in its funds under management.
The withdrawal of most lending institutions from the limited recourse borrowing space has seen a spark in the number of back-to-back loans,
While real estate trusts are continuing to perform strongly, with the recent economic outlook driving increased potential, questions have be
Related-party rental valuations are fast becoming the next big COVID challenge for SMSF trustees.
With property values reaching record highs, the rental valuations outlook is much more bleak, presenting concerning challenges coming up for
Although an SMSF investment strategy is not an advice document, it will need to be tailored and keep trustees front of mind to ensure it is
The indexation of the transfer balance cap (TBC) will spark capital gains tax intricacies, with SMSF advisers encouraged to develop new stra
SMSFs planning to enter into a building contract for their properties have been warned of potential clauses that may cause serious contraven
SMSFs that have borrowed from a private company under a limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) will not suffer adverse tax consequenc
The SMSF loan space is seeing increased efficiency in processes after the exodus of major lenders and is shaping up for a strong appetite th
The ATO’s new investment strategy guidelines have caused the need for increased compliance, but SMSFs can use this to take advantage of re
Is there a legal requirement to have a commercial lease in place with unrelated tenants?
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