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Yes that makes sense. Yes that makes sense, but I don't know how the ATO views these things. I may have already said this in a different way before...But I guess you would basically justify the negative gearing with income units, not primarily by any anticipated capital growth/gains, but...

Although you may have no intention of selling quickly, the point to emphasise here is: what are the chances that you will be forced to sell pre-maturely...? I think this is the risk you need to weigh up. So, if you have a job/income that may not be that secure and run into troubles servicing...

Salary Sacrificing Ah! I know understand what you were saying in a previous thread about this topic. I should have looked at your website first! After all that reading on HDT's, I must admit, that this strategy sounds a lot simpler, cheaper, much more flexible, and ? perhaps less risky and...

Summary of my HDT thoughts... Hi, Julia, thanks for your comments and replies in relation to the HDT. That is exactly what I was after on this forum, ie, an alternative point of view/opinion/interpretation of the HDT - which will help others here make more informed choices. Though this is...

Alternatives... Hi Julia, I am also interested in what you mean by this. I know you mentioned salary sacrificing interest payments before, but if you are referring to investment loan interest, then this is tax deductible anyway - and also, isn't doing this similar to using a 221D/ITWV...

Thanks Julia, I will read this in detail and look at the NTAA site and consider joining, and see what I can make of it... Regarding TR95/33, I interpret from this (could be totally wrong): - If income is far less than the interest expense, then part of the interest expense may not be...

Julia, Are you able to elaborate on what you mean by the conservative version of a HDT? How would you value SIU's if they are redeemed (if the SIU money was used to buy an IP, that is negatively geared for the SIU holder)? What is the NTAA thing you refer to - is there a website/link...

So there is really no solid asset protection with a HDT? GSJ

Hi Dale, Have you and your colleagues come up with more definitive answers re. the HDT? Thanks, GSJ