How to buy an SMSF property to rent to your business
Managing a self-managed super fund is tricky at the best of times, but it becomes even more complicated once you decide to use your SMSF for property investment. And it…
The pros and cons of buying commercial property through your SMSF
It’s easy to see the attraction of buying a residential investment property through your self-managed super fund (SMSF). Aside from the tax benefits, there is the potential for capital gains…
Many people assume you can’t develop property in a self-managed super fund (SMSF). After all, superannuation laws clearly state that property purchased through a SMSF must meet the ‘sole purpose…
6 traps to avoid when buying property through your SMSF
Buying property through your SMSF may have attractive tax benefits. But while it may be a great way to buy your first investment property, if you don’t understand SMSF property…
4 things conveyancers do – and 2 things they don’t do
If you’re a new home buyer, you may have heard you need a conveyancer to finalise the purchase of your off-the-plan property. But why do you need a conveyancer and…
Why you should always do building and pest inspections before buying an SMSF investment property
In Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood famously asks: “Do you feel lucky, punk?” But luck shouldn’t come into it when you’re sinking your retirement funds into an investment property. Rather, you…
4 ways SMSF conveyancing is different to standard conveyancing
The legal side of buying property can be confusing. The legalities may confuse you even further if you’re buying an investment property through an SMSF. SMSF conveyancing differs from standard…
Five questions to ask your solicitor to see if they know their stuff about SMSF conveyancing
There are a number of things that a solicitor will need to take into account during the process of an SMSF conveyance. Here are five questions to ask your solicitor…
How to buy an investment property through your SMSF
Everyone is familiar with the idea of buying a property for investment purposes. And everyone is familiar with the idea of saving for retirement through superannuation. But a lot of…
Buying property in an SMSF in Sydney – What you need to know before signing
Purchasing a property through your SMSF can be a complicated process. If you are not familiar with the area in which you have decided to buy, it can be even…
