Is property investment the right strategy for your SMSF?
Over the years, many investors have bought property through their SMSF, to build wealth for retirement. While there are plenty of benefits to buying property through your SMSF, it isn’t…
6 traps to watch out for when changing SMSF trustees
Self-managed superannuation funds can be wonderful vehicles for building wealth, but they also come with serious compliance obligations. For example, there are strict rules your SMSF must follow when adding…
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…
4 questions to ask before you appoint an SMSF conveyancer
The rules around self-managed super funds are complex, to say the least. Navigating these correctly when you’re buying or selling property is critical, otherwise you could be in line for…
Buying a residential or commercial property through your self-managed super fund can be a shrewd financial strategy. But it’s a complex process. There are two main reasons for the complexity….