FYI: Another thing with trusts, although negative gearing cannot be claimed, losses can be later offset again future capital gains (reducing CGT). Also in a trust, income can be distributed amongst beneficiaries – this means that you can minimise income tax on profit from investments.

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Hi All,

Thanks for your replies. That answers my questions about land value calculation.

I went to a seminar and they said that as an individual, I could purchase 1-2 properties in each state, taking advantage of the land tax threshold for each state, hence paying no land tax if I diversify into each state.

This seems like a good idea, but it…[Read more]