Property ownership structures: individual, joint, trust, company, SMSF

Property ownership structures: individual, joint, trust, company, SMSF

Published on: 27/10/2026

Whose name goes on the contract shapes tax, land tax, capital gains, borrowing and what happens later. Here is a plain-English overview of the common ownership structures and why the decision is made before you sign.

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Lenders mortgage insurance explained: what it is, who it protects, when it applies

Lenders mortgage insurance explained: what it is, who it protects, when it applies

Published on: 26/10/2026

LMI is insurance you pay for that protects the lender, not you. Here is what it is, when it usually applies, how it is paid, and why it belongs in the plan rather than in the surprise column.

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Risk tolerance: how it shapes a property plan

Risk tolerance: how it shapes a property plan

Published on: 22/10/2026

Two people with the same income and deposit can need very different property plans. The difference is one question: how much uncertainty can you live with? Here is how the answer shapes buffers, debt and hold time.

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Special conditions in a property contract: what they are and how they protect you

Special conditions in a property contract: what they are and how they protect you

Published on: 21/10/2026

Finance, building and pest, subject to sale, due diligence — a special condition is an exit you agreed in advance. Here is how they work, what they protect against, and why the wording matters.

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