Others include, company, SMSF, disability trust, testamentary trust for the first 2 years. Maybe a testamentary trust with a life estate depending on the circumstances.
There is no threshold for trusts in NSW. (excluding special disability trusts, SMFS).
If the trust is a fixed trust the unit holders may be considered owners and get access to the normal land tax thresholds.
But you should take a serious look at your business situation. Is it run through a pty ltd company? Have you given any personal guarantees? Read contracts carefully. Who is director.
There are heaps of different ways to structure things without buying in a trust. Buying jointly may not be a...
Probably not
- if there is a possibility you will live in it.
- if you haven't hit the land tax threshold.
But will also depend on your unique situation.