Articles on Funds & Raising Private Capital with an AFSL

Six and a half year ban for property developer for promoting property investments without an AFSL

Knowledge

20th March 2025

MARQ Trustees writes about ASIC’s ban of Kingdom Developments Group director, for offering investment in property developments without an AFSL (Australian Financial Services Licence).

Property with Purpose: The Intention Sumner Social Investment Fund

Clients

11th February 2025

MARQ Trustees is proud to announce its role as Trustee of the Intention Sumner Social Investment Fund. The Fund makes real asset investments that aim to provide investors with attractive, risk-considered returns, whilst delivering a positive social impact.

MARQ Trustees acts as trustee in acquisition of Melbourne Place hotel

Clients

29th January 2025

MARQ Trustees is pleased to announce its role as trustee for the Russell Street Hotel Fund in the successful acquisition of Melbourne Place, a boutique hotel located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.

Court issues $1.25 million penalty to unlicensed property scheme promoter

Knowledge

11th December 2024

In a first for an Australian Court, a $1.25 million penalty has been ordered against high profile property investment scheme promoter Sasha Hopkins for operating unregistered managed investment schemes.

Landholder duty – be aware of the rules

Knowledge

27th November 2024

When structuring a property investment fund and the purchase of assets for it, stamp duty is always a key consideration. The stamp duty rules in the different States and Territories can be a confusing minefield and great care (and expert advice) is always needed when navigating through them.

The Big Reset: MARQ Trustees attends the 2024 Annual Property Funds Industry Forum

News

31st October 2024

MARQ Trustees joined property funds industry professionals at the 2024 Annual Property Funds Industry Forum in Queenstown, New Zealand, hosted by Core Property.

Beware “double duty” risks – investors coming into a property fund might be aggregated

Knowledge

15th August 2024

MARQ Trustees writes about a recent Victorian Court of Appeal decision which confirmed the State Revenue Office’s assessment of (stamp) duty on an aggregated basis. It’s a stark reminder to always get expert advice when structuring a property purchase and fund raising.

Bayley Stuart Funds Management acquires 628 Bourke St Melbourne

Clients

13th June 2024

MARQ Trustees has supported Bayley Stuart’s 628 Bourke St Fund by providing its full suite of fund administration, unit pricing and registry services.

The 2024 Property Funds Association (PFA) Conference

News

30th April 2024

MARQ Trustees joined the property fund industry's finest at the 2024 Property Funds Association (PFA ) conference.

Case Study: This property developer was told he doesn’t need an AFSL to raise money for his developments. The law says he does.

Knowledge

7th March 2024

In our article An AFSL is a legal requirement for virtually every person that raises money we explained that property developers who think they don’t need an AFSL to comply…

MARQ Trustees provides AFSL services to Lowe Living’s LGH Investment Fund #15

Clients

5th February 2024

MARQ Trustees is providing AFSL services to Lowe Living’s LGH Investment Fund #15, offering investment in their South Melbourne development, Emerald Place.