FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

General Questions:

 

Questions regarding the Distribution:

 

Questions Regarding updating your personal details:

 

 

What is a property trust?

A Property Trust is a vehicle used to pool investor’s money so that they share in the returns that result from property investment (rental income less expenses). When investors buy units in a property trust, they are entitled to a distribution which is in proportion to their investment in the trust.

 

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What is the Rabinov Property Trust ASX code?

ASX Code: RBV

 

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How do I invest in the Rabinov Property Trust?

Since the Rabinov Property Trust is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, you can buy units through your financial adviser or your stockbroker.

 

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What is the value of my investment in the Rabinov Property Trust?

(No. of Units you hold in the Trust) x (Unit Price on ASX) = Value of the Investment

 

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When will I receive my annual tax statement?

A tax statement for the tax year to 30 June is mailed to all unit holders who have held an investment in the Rabinov Property Trust during that tax year. The tax statements are mailed out within 4-8 weeks after 30 June every year.

 

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What is the difference between a dividend and a distribution?

Dividends are paid to shareholders by companies out of their profits.
Distributions are paid to investors by Trusts. Distributions comprise of the rental and other income from the properties less expenses.

 

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What is the Record Date?

The Record Date is the cut-off date used to identify the total number of unit holders, and to calculate any entitlement to the Trust's current distribution.

 

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What is the 'Ex distribution date'?

The ex distribution date is the date on which units change from being quoted 'cum' to 'ex'. Units sold ex distribution entitle the previous owner to receive the last declared distribution prior to the sale, rather than the new owner.

 

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What does 'Cum distribution' mean?

Units quoted on cum distribution are units that are being traded with the current distribution attached. Units sold cum distribution do not entitle the previous owner to receive the last distribution prior to the sale.

 

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When are distributions paid?

Distributions for the Rabinov Property Trust are paid twice a year. Currently distributions to unitholders are paid at the end of January and at the end of July.

 

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What is Tax Advantaged?

Tax Advantaged means a distribution that is generally not taxable income. However, the amount of such distribution will reduce the cost base of the Units to which such distribution relates (otherwise known as tax deferred).

 

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How do I have payments made directly to my Australia Financial Institution?

If you would like your distribution payments to be credited directly to the account of your Australian Financial Institution, please update online the direct credit instructions form. Please note: (1) you will need your Security Reference Number (SRN) or Holder Identification Number (HIN) to access your account. (2) the account name provided must be in the name of the registered unit holder.

 

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How do I change my investment details – Name and/or Address?

To make a name correction, a written notice must be forwarded to the Unit Registry. Unfortunately, because your signature is required it is not possible at this stage to alter this information via the website.


Name correction request and indemnity: Please complete and sign the Name Correction Request and Indemnity form and forward by mail to the Unit Registry. Please note: you will need your Security Reference Number (SRN) or Holder Identification Number (HIN) to access your account.


Change of Address Notification: Please update online the Change of Address Notification form. Please note: you will need your Security Reference Number (SRN) or Holder Identification Number (HIN) to access your account.

 

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How can I give notification of my Tax File Number (TFN), Australian Business Number or Exemption?

Whilst there is no obligation to provide either a TFN or ABN, we are required to deduct withholding tax at the top marginal rate plus Medicare levy from unfranked and/or partially franked dividend paid to Australian Registered unitholders who have not supplied their tax file number, Australian business number or exemption.


Those unitholders, who have not provided this information and wish to do so, should update online the TFN Notification form. Please note: you will need your Security Reference Number (SRN) or Holder Identification Number (HIN) to access your account.

 

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