SMSF Property Borrowing Rules Are Changing
Recent changes to superannuation legislation will affect how Self-Managed Super Funds can purchase residential investment property using borrowing arrangements. From 10 August 2026, SMSFs will generally no longer be able to enter into a new Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement, commonly known as an LRBA, to acquire residential investment property. For clients who are already considering purchasing a residential investment property through their SMSF using borrowing, the key
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Turning soil on a new chapter for affordable housing in Perth
Paul Stanley of WAI Group was proud to join St Patrick’s Community Support Centre, senior government representatives and project partners last week to mark the official sod turning for the Alata Lane project. This significant project will deliver 26 townhouses for St Patrick’s, creating more secure, well-designed homes for people and households needing access to long-term affordable housing in a highly connected location. Alata Lane represents WAI Group’s first HAFF-funded pr
Jun 25
Perth Continues to Lead While Market Conditions Begin to Shift
The latest Cotality Housing Chart Pack shows Perth remains one of Australia's strongest-performing property markets, although broader market conditions are beginning to evolve. Perth dwelling values increased 25.8% over the past 12 months, significantly outperforming most other capital cities. By comparison, Melbourne recorded annual growth of just 0.5%, while Sydney values have fallen 2.1% below their recent peak. One of the more notable trends emerging from the data is the
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