# S4E4 Part 1: The Untold Flaws of a Property Trust in Australia | Property Investment Mistakes to Avoid

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Podcast: [Helpmebuy Property Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/helpmebuy-property-podcast-6379945)
Published: 2026-02-20T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Trust structures are one of the most common strategies used in Australian property investment. But here’s the problem — most people only talk about the benefits. In this episode, we break down the untold flaws of a property trust structure in Australia, including the lending restrictions, borrowing capacity impact, tax misconceptions, and structural risks that many property investors don’t fully understand until it’s too late. If you: Own property in a trust in Australia Are considering setting up a property trust Are building a property investment portfolio Want to understand trust vs personal name investing Have been told “just put it in a trust” This episode will give you clarity. In This Episode, We Cover: How a property trust structure works in Australia Trust lending and borrowing capacity challenges Property investment strategy mistakes Asset protection myths around trusts Tax implications of trusts in Australia When a trust structure makes sense — and when it doesn’t Trusts aren’t bad. But they are misunderstood. And when you’re scaling a property investment portfolio in Australia, your structure directly impacts your ability to grow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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