Chandara, visit Chris Batten’s web site. You will get some idea about the structures.

http://www.chrisbatten.com.au

Advantage/disadvantage, i think it is all depends on individual circumstances.

Ta, Paul

logically true, but here where you start to get trouble with ATO by paying lowest rent. They might argue against it. Whatever the case may be under a trust structure, there are a lot of benefits by renting back to you as discussed above.

Ta, Paul

Marcell, regardless of what the so called media experts say go ahead and purchase a property if your goal is to keep it for long term. In long term scenario you will be well ahead. On loan matters, hassle your mother for guarantor for your purchase since she is the one hassling you. Banks will love that.

At least you are already ahead because you are thinking about property or you could say you are forced to think about it. Doing nothing is the worse thing you could do.

Always listen to your mother as they say.

paul

Further to the above example, if the gain is realised after 12 months of holding, the actual taxable income is $50k plus $40k x 50% = $70k. ie by holding the asset longer than 12 months before dispose it, 50% discount apply on the gain for tax purposes.

Hope it helps.

Ta, Paul