337 granny flat provisions explained: Centrelink rules, risks & case study

In this episode, Glen is joined by financial adviser Nathan Fradley to unpack the often-misunderstood “granny flat provision” also known as a granny flat interest or right. They chat about how Centrelink assesses these arrangements, when they can work well, a real case study, plus risks to watch out for. The cover:

👉 what a granny flat right actually is & how Centrelink assesses it

👉🏼 homeowner vs non-homeowner rules explained

👉🏽 the “reasonable test” and how much you can contribute

👉🏾 gifting vs deprived assets

👉🏿 real case study - Gail & Peter sell their home and move in with kids

👉🏻 benefits when the arrangement works well

👉 key risks - contracts, estate planning & family conflict

👉🏼 tricky scenarios (multiple kids, new partners, family law issues)

👉🏽 the five-year rule and what happens if arrangements end early

👉🏾 when granny flat provisions may or may not be right for you

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/9yMKFP4706s

Nathan's website: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/

The case study: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/post/an-introduction-to-using-granny-flat-rights

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