SMSF Investment

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Foreign investors are disappearing from Australia’s commercial property market but cashed-up self-managed super fund investors are moving in to fill the gap, a new industry report reveals.

Self-managed super funds are getting the jump on new tax laws due to be introduced next year by selling off commercial properties to avoid being stung with hefty tax bills.

Middle Eastern and European pension funds continue to flock to Australian real estate with the Swiss, Swedish and Dutch in particular looking at alternate property classes in which to invest. This article originally appeared on theaustralian.com.au/property.

Most of us are familiar with home loans. But when dealing with SMSF – or self managed super funds – the rules around borrowing money to buy property are very different.

Investors looking for commercial property are turning to satellite cities outside the Sydney basin. What is it that’s appealing to them?

The family home is often a way of building a nest-egg for the future. An SMSF can also use property investment to help fund retirement.

If you are a small business owner looking for a new home for your operations, chances are you will consider buying it through your SMSF.

If you are thinking about buying assets as part of your SMSF, it’s important to understand how they can be used and who can use them.