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This is the case for inter vivos discretionary trusts, but not so for fixed trusts, SMSFs, Testamentary discretionary trusts (for 2 years post death), special disability trusts, custodian/bare trust (in certain situations) etc.

The way to use a trust to increase serviceability is to increase or change the person who or number of persons who give the personal guarantees. If it is just Mr X on his own and Mr X as director or the corporate trustee then serviceability will be almost the same - exactly the same disregarding...

Trusts can negative gear, but what I think PT means is that with loans in your own name for serviceability the tax savings can be taken into account. However for trusts with no other income there will be no tax savings so this can effect serviceability. Even with a positive geared property...

1. Start researching now as it will take about 5 years to understand trusts! The trust doesn't have to be the owner of property but can be utilised in other ways. 2. Trusts don't improve borrowing capacity 3. Try "Trust Magic" and "The Trust Structure Guide" (if you are rich)