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Spouses should maintain separate bank accounts to make this possible. private ruling may be a good idea. Spouse A earning the money and then gifting it to spouse B who then lends it back to spouse B may be seen as a scheme. But if the dominant purpose is estate planning then it could be ok, but...

ok, I thought you would never ask. Vic is the only state which allows stamp duty exempt spousal transfers at full market value, even for investment properties. So a couple could seek advice on the implications of buying in one name. Live in the property, later move out. s118-145 main...

1. No. 2. No as the balance would have been paid down due to the loan being PI 3. Not if rates go up. Seek legal advice because I can think of 2 strategies which could enable a lot more to be claimed.