Lendlease Partners with Mitsubishi Estate Asia and Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate for $2.5 Billion Luxury Development
Lendlease has announced its partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Asia (MEA) and Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate (NSKRE) to deliver a luxury residential development at 175 Liverpool Street on Hyde Park in Sydney. The development will have a development end value of more than $2.5 billion, with MEA taking a ~33 per cent equity share in the joint venture and NSKRE taking a ~17 per cent share. The project will offer north-facing expansive views across 16 hectares of green space and is targeted to commence construction in 2027.
Source: www.propertyobserver.com.au
Wilson Asset Management Proposes Alternative to Division 296 Super Tax
Wilson Asset Management has proposed an alternative to the additional 15 per cent tax on all earnings attributable to balances above $3 million, as part of Division 296. The proposed Progressive Super Surcharge and Tax Offset would only apply to realised gains and raise $2.433 billion in revenue, rather than taxing unrealised gains as proposed. This alternative aims to tax superannuation more equitably while covering administrative and technology costs involved in implementation.
Source: www.smsfadviser.com
China's AI Pivot Signals Major Investment Opportunities in Robotics and Semiconductors
With investment in robotics surging and China emerging as a global AI powerhouse, the smart money is flowing into the technologies and infrastructure driving this next wave of innovation. Advancements in emerging technologies present unique investment opportunities, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, as AI algorithms powered by advanced semiconductors turn pattern-spotting into a real-time commodity.
Source: www.smsfadviser.com
Auditor Shopping Could Be a Problem with Division 296: Adviser
SMSF trustees may start 'shopping around' to get the best market valuation for assets with Division 296 tax on the horizon, according to a superannuation specialist. This could lead to disputes between trustees and valuers, and increased pressure on auditors to ensure the amounts are on arm's length, as the lower the value, the lower amount of tax paid.
Source: www.smsfadviser.com
Advisers Could Be at Risk if Unitholder Deeds Aren't Fit for SMSFs
Unitholder deeds can be a powerful tool to reduce the risks of dispute, however, advisers who source or provide documentation that is not fit for purpose can be at risk. A legal specialist notes that unitholders may experience an irresolvable dispute over the management or course of an investment and require some mechanism for one or more unitholders to divest their unitholding.
Source: www.smsfadviser.com
Mecca Superstore Developer Chases More Cash for Melbourne Project
The property fund refurbishing the former David Jones site has been forced to ask for more money, at a significant discount, as it struggles to stay afloat. Melbourne's Mecca superstore developer is chasing more cash for its project.
Source: www.commercialrealestate.com.au
Published: 2025-07-29 | Brief ID: australian-commercial-property-smsf-investment-news-brief-2025-07-29
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