Thanks for the feedback Alistair, the further question I have is that if I purchase the additional property in a trust, the property will only be positively geared in the trust if I am able to access equity and put it in the trust. However if the debt is in the trust I will not be able to access the negative gearing benefits.
This then makes me question whether a trust is the right structure or if I should continue purchasing the properties in my own name.
Further it is my understanding that I can not transfer the existing properties into the trust without incurring stamp duty and capital gains tax.
Not sure if I am on the right track here, please correct me if I am not.
Regards
Ben
