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Unit trust, discretionary trust, company, or joint venture — each has different asset protection, tax, and GST consequences. We build the structure before you buy the site.
The margin scheme can save hundreds of thousands in GST — but only if the election is made correctly and the records support it. We advise on eligibility and document the election.
Before you commit, we model the full lifecycle: acquisition, DA, construction, holding costs, GST, CGT, and settlement — so you know the real return, not the brochure number.
Every deliverable is principal-signed. Not delegated, not templated — built for your situation.
Your development is in the right structure from day one. GST is optimised. The feasibility reflects reality. And when you settle, the return is what you expected — not a surprise.
“The margin scheme election alone saved us $320K in GST across two townhouse projects. That is not accounting — that is money.”
— Developer, Bayside
The margin scheme calculates GST on the margin (sale price minus acquisition cost) rather than the full sale price. It can dramatically reduce GST liability on residential property sales — but eligibility depends on how and when you acquired the land. We assess eligibility and document the election properly.
It depends on your asset protection needs, income distribution preferences, and whether you plan to hold or sell. A unit trust is common for JV structures. A discretionary trust offers distribution flexibility. A company offers limited liability but less distribution flexibility. We model all options.
We set up a development-specific chart of accounts that mirrors your feasibility. Every invoice is coded against a budget line item, and we deliver a monthly cost report showing actual vs budget with variance commentary.
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