PROPERTY

Superannuation

There is clearly regulatory concern about the activities of property spruikers as they seek to target SMSFs and, as Mike Taylor writes, a clear message needs to be sent. ...

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Financial planning

Sam Hills outlines what should be on a financial planner’s regulatory radar – and it’s not just the usual suspects....

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Funds management

Underhanded practices remain rife in the property investment sector, with little help available to distinguish reputable dealers from spruikers, an industry body believes...

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Funds management

Quantitative easing has wiped out safe-havens for investors who will need to find new avenues within emerging markets in which to invest....

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Funds management

Drip-feeding savings into the share market could cushion wary investors from market volatility while increasing their yields over time, a wealth adviser believes. ...

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Financial planning

Online lender loans.com.au has launched a low-cost SMSF home loan amid claims that SMSF trusts have been paying exorbitant rates for residential property loans. ...

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Editorial

Investors are increasingly convinced of the real estate story, attracted by a healthy income return and long-term capital growth without the volatility of the share marke...

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Editorial

Australians have sought offshore diversification for years. The logical extension is to think more deeply about how to make offshore exposures complement local ones, acco...

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Superannuation

Are SMSFs contributing to a property bubble and gaining an unfair advantage in the process? Peter Kelly begs to differ....

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Funds management

An accountant involved in the collapse of Dollarforce Financial Services has been sentenced after being charged with making false and misleading statements....

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Financial planning

Investec Bank has announced it will be listing its Investec Australia Property Fund on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. ...

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Superannuation

SPAA says lower concessional contribution caps have driven investors to opt for negative gearing outside of super....

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Superannuation

SPAA claims the level of exposure of SMSFs to residential property is being over-stated. ...

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Superannuation

PM rules out any near-term change to super despite Reserve Bank board reference to SMSFs investing in speculative property....

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Superannuation

MLC's Peter Hogan outlines the key differences between SMSFs and other superannuation funds from an estate planning perspective. ...

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