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Tips for Positioning Your SMSF Portfolio for Volatile Times


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I am becoming increasingly cautious in the portfolio guidance for clients in the current market where very low interest rates have driven equities and property higher, faster and seemingly without any concern for lack of underlying sustainable growth in earnings.

From what I am reading and from listening to market commentators we are probably going to see the domestic, European and USA share markets thrive over the coming months but the chance of a entrancement has increased significantly for different reasons. Here it is low-interest rates driving our market and alone that is dangerous without economic growth. In the US they also have very low rates but they have a recovering economy which underpins the growth in share prices there as companies improve earnings but if the cost of servicing debt rise that will affect the share market. In Europe they have just started Quantitative Easing (money printing) so easy access to capital will spur on their share and property sectors but that may set them up for more pain in the long-term if they don’t see sustained spending and growth in their economies.

There is plenty of talk of a pull back in share markets when the US Federal Reserve starts increasing its interest rates. We probably already see the first one or two rates priced in to the market and hence the current volatility so it maybe the third or fourth rise that causes a share market pull back.

So how can a SMSF trustee prepare for a short to medium term change in market sentiment and a possible 10-20 per cent drop in markets.

  1. For our clients we are retaining our long-term strategies but reviewing asset allocation. Taking the basic advice to “Sell High Buy Low” but in a gradual movement over 6-18 months. Basically banking some of the profits and re-balancing portfolios with an eye to future volatility.
  2. We are dampening down return expectations: After a sustained period of decent returns post GFC we know share and property markets will revert to the mean as explained by Roger Montgomery in a recent Cuffelinks Article This is mean (-reverting that is) so we are going back to focusing clients on the outcome they were seeking such as a 6% net return in retirement funding a 5% pension drawdown.
  3. Not chasing “Yield” stocks. We are spending a lot of time explaining to clients that you can lose on capital value on “blue chip yield” stocks. Most already have a decent exposure so we are just asking them to be patient and look for opportunities on the dips.
  4. Educating clients that higher volatility will be the norm for a prolonged period: As global interest rates start to revert to their long-term averages this could easily trigger capital losses in the bond markets so not to be complacent about exposure to any sector even if labeled “Defensive”.
  5. As Roger Montgomery mention in the article above “Cash is Ammunition” so we are recommending building cash reserves to capitalise on opportunities from market corrections. Yes rates are low but a good purchase on a dip can swing the return balance significantly in your favour. Patience!

Traditionally, May and June are statistically volatile and weak months as investors review risk exposure, do some tax loss selling as they approach the end of the financial year. There is a market adage “Sell in May and go away” which although not a certainty, does have a history to be aware of when positioning portfolios. Here is a great article by Marcus Padley from 2009 but still relevant that explains this phenomenon in good detail: Sell in May and go away.

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Sell in May and Go Away

We are not suggesting exiting portfolios but we are are recommending sitting on the fence ready to buy on significant dips rather than just buying into the current market and diversification and asset allocation is key at present.

I would love to here other’s sentiments so please take the time to comment below with your own strategy, tips or critique.

Are you looking for an advisor that will keep you up to date and provide guidance and tips like in this blog? Then why now contact me at our Castle Hill or Windsor office in Northwest Sydney to arrange a one on one consultation. Just click the Schedule Now button up on the left to find the appointment options.

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Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

SMSF Specialist Adviser 

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5/15 Terminus St. Castle Hill NSW 2154

Corporate Authorised Representative of Viridian Select Pty Ltd ABN 41 621 447 345, AFSL 51572

This information has been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this you should, before acting on this information, consider its appropriateness, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. This website provides an overview or summary only and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such.

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on April 9, 2015  •  Permalink
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55 No Longer Target Age for Transition to Retirement Pension Strategy


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The milestone for when you reach preservation age and can access your super is now starting to change. The gradual move from 55 – 60 for access to Superannuation has begun.

If you are already over 55 then you can ignore this blog and you should be reading Understanding transition to retirement pensions

If you are over 59 and not in a Transition to Retirement pension then you really need to read this article Aged 59 – 64 and not on a Transition to Retirement Pension – SHAME ON YOU

For those approaching 55, listen up! As we approach 1 July 2015, we encourage you to check if you have met your preservation age requirements prior to planning for the new tax year. You may finally be able to make the most of the superannuation and tax systems and open up some lifestyle options for yourself like reducing work hours or pursuing an alternative career while maintaining a steady income stream.

However if you have not met your preservation age, you may not be able to:

  • open a Transition to Retirement (still working) or Account Based (met other condition of release) Pension Plan account;
  • withdraw a lump sum super amount (fully retired); or
  • process a contributions splitting request.
From 1 July 2015, your preservation age can range between 55 and 60 years of age, depending on your date of birth. 
Your preservation age is determined using the following table:
Date of Birth Preservation Age Preservation age reached in year:
Before 1 July 1960 55 2014-15
1 July 1960 – 30 June 1961 56 2016-17
1 July 1961 – 30 June 1962 57 2018-19
1 July 1962 – 30 June 1963 58 2020-21
1 July 1963 – 30 June 1964 59 2022-23
 After 30 June 1964 60 2024-25

Using a Transition to Retirement Pension means you can move your funds to Tax Free earnings phase, draw a tax efficient pension and use salary sacrifice at the same time to build a bigger nest egg for retirement. All without reducing your net take home pay! The other option is to use the TTR to reduce your working hours and supplement your lower earnings with a small pension and really transition to your retirement as the strategy intended.

Either way if you are over or approaching your retirement age then speak to a well rated financial adviser as there are a number of very clever strategies around pensions, tax and debt recycling that they can use for you now that you are UNPRESERVED!

Are you looking for an adviser that will keep you up to date and provide guidance and tips like in this blog? Then why now contact me at our Castle Hill or Windsor office in Northwest Sydney to arrange a one on one consultation. Just click the Schedule Now button up on the left to find the appointment options.

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

SMSF Specialist Adviser 

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5/15 Terminus St. Castle Hill NSW 2154

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This information has been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this you should, before acting on this information, consider its appropriateness, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. This website provides an overview or summary only and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such.

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Stamp Duty on Transfers of Property to an SMSF


Immediately after I published my last blog Stamp Duty Requirements on Change of SMSF Trustees I got questions on stamp duty on property transfers to a Self Managed Superannuation Fund. At first I attempted to the answers myself but to ensure ongoing accuracy I am pleased to have Caroline Harley, one of the best lawyers in the SMSF sector review and update this information.

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Caroline Harley | Special Counsel

So here is the current breakdown on stamp duty for property investors or small business owners looking to move property they own personally in to their SMSF.

Stamp duty imposed by State and Territory governments should always be researched and considered before transferring land to an SMSF. Concessions or exemptions from duty may be available depending on the State or Territory in which the land is situated.

This concession can be very significant.  If the SMSF purchases NSW land/property from a member with a market value of $500,000, the duty which would apply (but for the concession) is $17,990.  With the concession, the saving in duty is $17,240 as concessional duty is only $750.

Reminder:  the land/property must be business real property owned in the personal name of the member rather than a company (otherwise the trustee would not be permitted to acquire the real estate).

The provisions of the duties legislation of each State or Territory differ, however where concessions or exemptions are available they generally require the transferor to continue to be the beneficial owner of the land (this relates to business real property as it is the only land which an SMSF may directly acquire from a member).

The following tables set out the details of the stamp duty offices and relevant provisions of the relevant legislation in each State and Territory. This is up to date as at 27 February 2017.

NSW Transfer to a SMSF
Duty payable $750 subject to conditions being met. Previously $500 but increased 01/02/2024. Depending on the documentation in place for the transaction you may be able to apply for a retrospective re-assessment and obtain a refund. An SMSF specialist lawyer would be able to advise you on this.
Relevant provisions 62A NSW Duties Act 1997
General description of legislation Nominal duty is charged on a transfer of dutiable property from a person to a trustee of an SMSF where the: transferor is the only member of the super fund or the property is to be held by the trustee solely for the benefit of the transferor (ie property or proceeds of sale of property cannot be pooled with property held for another member and no other member can obtain an interest in the property or proceeds of sale); and property is to be used solely for the purpose of providing a retirement benefit to the transferor.
Document-ation Evidence that it is a complying SMSF as at the date of the agreement/transfer, copy of minutes of meetings of the SMSF stating the intention to have the property transferred to it and confirming that the property was owned beneficially by the transferor member, copy of the SMSF trust deed or a variation to it, showing a non revocable clause that the property is segregated for the transferor member’s benefit only (follows wording in section62A(2))
Legislation Duties Act 1997 (NSW)
Legislation website http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/da199793/
Office Office of State Revenue
Website http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au

Stamp Duty NSW + VIC

VIC Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable No duty subject to conditions being met
Relevant provisions Section 41 Vic Duties Act 2000
General description of legislation No duty is charged in respect of the transfer of dutiable property made without monetary consideration to a trustee of a super fund, where there is no change in beneficial ownership (again, property must be held in the personal name of the member and not a company name). A transfer of property to a trustee of a super fund by a beneficiary of the fund does not, for the purposes of this section, effect a change in the beneficial ownership of the property.
Document-ation Documents are required – refer to ‘Evidentiary Requirements for Dutiable and Exempt Transactions’ on SRO website
Legislation Duties Act 2000 (VIC)
Legislation website http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/da200093/
Office State Revenue Office (SRO)
Website http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty
No luck in QLD

No luck in QLD

QLD Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable $20 subject to conditions being met
Relevantprovisions You can claim this concession on transfer duty if you:

  • transfer dutiable property between superannuation funds to merge or split the funds
  • create a trust of dutiable property because of the variation or reconstitution of a superannuation fund. (Read more about transfer duty on trusts.)

The superannuation fund must become a complying superannuation fund within 1 year.

A complying superannuation fund is:

  • a complying superannuation fund under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cwlth), section 42 or 42A
  • an exempt public sector superannuation scheme under that Act.
General desc-riptionof legislation A transfer of dutiable property is a concessional dutiable transaction.
Document-ation Duties office form and documents are required. https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/ckan-publications-attachments-prod/resources/755a8bd9-7134-4a5f-85e7-a54c747ec7bd/form-d2.6-v2-effective-7-jan-2008.pdf?
Legislation Duties Act 2001 (QLD)
Legislationwebsite http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/da200193/
Office Office of State Revenue
Website http://www.osr.qld.gov.au/duties/index.shtm l
WA Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable $20
Relevant provisions Sections 122 – 124 WA Duties Act 2008
General description of Legislation Nominal duty is charged on a transfer of dutiable property by a person to the trustee of a super fund where –
▪    there is consideration for the transfer; and
▪    only the transferor can be a member of the super fund or the property is held in the superfund specifically for the transferor (ie property cannot be pooled with the assets of another member and no other members can obtain an interest in the property); and
▪    the property (or if sold, the proceeds) can only be held in the superannuation fund to be provided to the transferor as a retirement benefit.
If the fund subsequently fails to satisfy any of the requirements (above) full stamp duty is payable in respect of any dutiable property still held.
Nominal duty is charged under section 124 in respect of a transfer of dutiable property to the trustee of an SMSF that is an employer sponsored fund where –
there is no consideration for the transfer.
Document- ation Application form is required – ‘Superannuation Fund Transactions – Application for Nominal Duty’.
Legislation Duties Act 2008 (WA) Also refer to Duties Fact Sheet – Superannuation Transactions
Legislation website http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/consol_act/da200893/
Office Office of State Revenue
Website http://www.finance.wa.gov.au/cms/section.aspx?id=209
ACT Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable Ad valorem duty applies
Relevant provisions No provision for exemption or concession from duty
General description     of legislation Duty is charged on a transfer of dutiable property.
Document-ation Lodgement form and documents are required.
Legislation Duties Act 1999 (ACT)
Legislation website http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/act/consol_act/da199993/
Office ACT Revenue Office
Website http://www.revenue.act.gov.au
SA Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable Ad valorem duty applies
Relevant provisions No provision for exemption or concession from duty
General description of legislation A transfer of property to a person who takes as trustee is deemed to be conveyance whether or not any consideration is given (except in certain circumstances regarding the transfer   of family farming properties)
Document-ation Lodgement form and documents are required
Legislation Stamp Duties Act 1923 (SA)
Legislation website http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_act/sda1923157/
Office Revenue SA
Website http://www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au
NT Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable Ad valorem duty applies
Relevant provisions No provision for exemption or concession from duty
General description of legislation A conveyance of dutiable property is a dutiable instrument.
Document-ation Lodgement form and documents are required
Legislation Stamp Duty Act (NT)
Legislation website http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nt/consol_act/sda151/
Office Territory Revenue Office
Website http://www.treasury.nt.gov.au
TAS Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable $50
Relevant provisions Section 49 Duties Act 2001 (TAS)
General description of legislation Where the duties office is satisfied there is no change in the beneficial ownership of the property duty chargeable on the transfer is $50. Also an exemption is available in certain circumstances regarding the transfer of primary production land.
Document-ation For primary production see ‘Documentary Evidence requirements Guideline’, for other transfers duties office reviews each transfer on its own facts recommend seeking confirmation of eligibility prior to lodgement.
Legislation Duties Act 2001 (TAS)
Legislation website http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/tas/consol_act/da200193/
Office State Revenue Office
Website http://www.sro.tas.gov.au

If you don’t get an exemption the the rates applicable are:

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Moving Property to an SMSF is not something to be done lightly without looking at the pros and cons as well as the procedures in your state or territory.

We have design a 3 part guide to buying a property in an SMSF

  • Property through super in a SMSF – Part 1: Background
  • Property through super in a SMSF – Part 2: The Process
  • Property through super in a SMSF – Part 3: 20 most common mistakes

Even more information and complimentary strategy ideas are available on our Property in a SMSF page. Contact Caroline for specific legal advice on your proposed strategy.

IMPORTANT

This information is current as at the date of publication but may be subject to change. This article is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account a potential your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a recommendation based on this article, seek personal legal and tax advice and consider its appropriateness based on the your objectives, financial situation and needs.

Are you looking for an advisor that will keep you up to date and provide guidance and tips like in this blog? Then why now contact me at our Castle Hill or Windsor office in Northwest Sydney to arrange a one on one consultation. Just click the Schedule Now button up on the left to find the appointment options.

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

SMSF Specialist Adviser 

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This information has been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this you should, before acting on this information, consider its appropriateness, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. This website provides an overview or summary only and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such.

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Stamp Duty Requirements on Change of SMSF Trustees


Don’t you just love dealing with different sets of State and Territories legislation when dealing with property. I recently went through a whole strategy with a client before they told me that the property was in a different state and I had to start again as the rules were different in that state.

Stamp Duty NSW + VIC

As someone who highly recommends the use of a Corporate Trustee for SMSFs I thought it would be handy to provide a guide to the various state and territory stamp duty provisions when changing trustees.

The following tables set out the contact details for the stamp duty offices and provisions of the relevant legislation in each State and Territory. Please make sure to check that they are still current with your legal and tax advisers before changing trustees. I remind you yet again that this is General Information only.

In summary the amount of duty payable on the appointment of a new trustee and resignation of a  current trustee is:

 NSW:    Duty of $50 payable

VIC:      No duty payable

WA:      Duty of $20 payable

SA:       No duty payable

QLD:     No duty payable

TAS:     Duty of $50 payable

ACT:     Duty of $20 payable

NT:       No duty payable

 DETAIL

NSW Change of trustees
Duty payable $50
Relevant provisions Section 54 (2A) NSW Duties Act 1997
General description of legislation Duty is charged in respect of a transfer of dutiable property to a trustee of a self managed superannuation fund as a consequence of the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee.
Documentation No form required. Cover letter including background to the transaction and return address.Client identification required: Individuals – certified copy of document proving date of birth. Companies – ABN/ACN
Legislation Duties Act 1997 (NSW)
Legislation website http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au
Office Office of State Revenue
Website http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au
VIC Change of trustees
Duty payable Not dutiable
Relevant provisions Section 33 Vic Duties Act 2000
General description of legislation No duty is chargeable in respect of a transfer of dutiable property to a trustee of a complying super fund solely because of the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee.
Documentation Refer to ‘Evidentiary Requirements for Dutiable and Exempt Transactions’ on SRO Website.
Legislation Duties Act 2000 (VIC)
Legislation website http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au
Office State Revenue Office (SRO)
Website http://www.sro.vic.gov.au
WA Change in trustees
Duty payable $20
Relevant provisions Section 119 WA Duties Act 2008
General description of legislation Nominal duty is chargeable on a transfer of dutiable property to a trustee as a consequence of the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee (if the transfer does not confer an interest in trust property to any other person to the detriment of the beneficial interest of any person).
Documentation Refer to ‘Duties Information Requirements’ – change of trustee.
Legislation Duties Act 2008
Legislation website http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/default.html
Office Office of State Revenue
Website http://www.finance.wa.gov.au/cms/section.aspx?id=209
SA Change in trustees
Duty payable Not dutiable
Relevant provisions Section 71(5)(d) SA Duties Act 1923
General description of legislation A conveyance of property for the purpose of effecting the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee is exempt from duty, where the beneficial interest of any beneficiaries of the trust has not changed.
Documentation Application for Opinion form and document that conveys land to new trustee (is stamped as exempt).
Legislation Stamp Duties Act 1923 (SA)
Legislation website http://www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au/services-and-information/legislation.html
Office Revenue SA
Website http://www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au
QLD Change of trustees
Duty payable Not dutiable
Relevant provisions Section 117
General description of legislation Transfer duty is not imposed on a dutiable transaction for the sole purpose of giving effect to a change of trustee (where the interests of beneficiaries do not change and transfer duty has been paid on all trust acquisitions for which transfer duty is imposed for the trust before the transaction).
Documentation Must be stamped. Lodgement form and statutory declaration required.
Legislation Duties Act 2001 (QLD)
Legislation website http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/OQPChome.htm
Office Office of State Revenue
Website http://www.osr.qld.gov.au/duties/index.shtml
TAS Change in trustees
Duty payable $50
Relevant provisions Section 37 TAS Duties Act 2001
General description of legislation Duty of $50 is charged in respect of a transfer of dutiable property to a special trustee as a consequence of the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee. Special trustee includes the trustees of a superannuation fund.
Documentation See ‘Documentary Evidence Requirements Guideline’
Legislation Duties Act 2001 (TAS)
Legislation website http://www.thelaw.tas.gov.au
Office State Revenue Office
Website http://www.sro.tas.gov.au
ACT Change in trustees
Duty payable $20
Relevant provisions Section 54(4)
General description of legislation Nominal duty is charged for the transfer of dutiable property to a person as a consequence of the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee for a self managed superannuation fund.
Documentation  Conveyance lodgement form Memorandum of transfer – Form52T Change of trustee deed Evidence that the property was purchased by the fund
Legislation Duties Act 1999 (ACT)
Legislation website http://www.revenue.act.gov.au/legislation/
Office ACT Revenue Office
Website http://www.revenue.act.gov.au
NT Change in trustees
Duty payable Not dutiable
Relevant provisions Schedule 2, Exemption 6
General description of legislation A conveyance that is made solely for the purpose of effecting the appointment of a new trustee on the retirement of a trustee or as an additional trustee if – no beneficial interest passes in the property conveyed; and no change of beneficial interest occurs as a result of the transaction; and the property conveyed was acquired by the retiring trustee or existing trustee in the capacity of trustee by virtue of an instrument that was stamped or was exempt from duty.

(This rewritten stamp duty provision refers to ‘a discretionary trust’ however the application of the provision remains the same as Item 9A of the repealed Stamp duty Act – which referred to a trust.)

Documentation Refer to ‘Stamp Duty Lodgement Guide’
Legislation Stamp Duty Act (NT)
Legislation website http://www.treasury.nt.gov.au
Office Territory Revenue Office
Website http://www.treasury.nt.gov.au

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on March 9, 2015  •  Permalink
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Posted by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on March 9, 2015

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