Buying Property

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…

Buying Property

How to develop property in a SMSF

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…

Buying Property

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…

Buying Property

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…

Buying Property

How long does settlement take for an SMSF property?

In comparison to the purchase of a property in your personal name, when you purchase a property through an SMSF, there are a number of additional considerations. These extra steps…

Buying Property

Explained in plain English: What is a limited recourse borrowing arrangement?

Self-Managed Super Funds (‘SMSF’) are a way of saving for retirement and can provide greater control of funds by individuals. This is because trustees decide on and implement the SMSF’s…