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25/06/2019

Everyone at Townsends hopes you had a successful FY 2018/19. If not, we think it can only get better in FY 2019/20, and wish you every success in the New Financial Year.

Property development by an SMSF

24/06/2019

Our love for property and property development in Australia always prompts the question whether a self managed super fund can do the development. Jeff Song investigates.

Can grandparents protect their grandkids' inheritance?

24/06/2019

If their kids don't get on with one of the grandkids maybe the grandparents should act to protect that grandchild's inheritance. Peter Townsend has been considering the issue.

Landlords and tenants alike need to focus on the premises' fire safety

24/06/2019

A recent instance of a landlord who had not obtained a fire safety statement highlighted the importance of understanding this issue before and during a commercial lease. Jim Townsend discusses the issues.

Loans under Division 7A and the ATO's Safe Harbour Guidelines

24/06/2019

A limited recourse loan by a member's family trust to their SMSF might be a Division 7A loan. Can the loan comply with all the rules if it is in fact both types of loan? Elizabeth Wang reports.