Ownership structures explained

Depending on the entity in which you choose to buy your property, there can be legal and tax implications. Should you buy in a company name, in a trust, as an individual, joint venture or partnership?

According to Jessica Darnbrough, spokesperson for Mortgage Choice, recent data shows buying with a partner or spouse is the most popular way to buy an investment property.

"More than 65 per cent say they had bought their first investment property in t…