Self Managed Super Fund Property Investment?
Build your wealth without affecting your lifestyle. It can be possible.
Join thousand of Australians who are taking control and using SMSF for property investment. As a separate entity property investments through your SMSF may not actually affect your lifestyle – as it funds itself through your super contributions and property rental income. A quick superfund calculation can assist in providing you with an initial affordability check. Interested? Let us help you figure out the rest.
The Pros and Cons of using your Self Managed Super Fund for Property Investment
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Tax Benefits
Investing in property through an SMSF can provide tax benefits, such as lower capital gains tax rates, and potential tax deductions for expenses such as property maintenance, repairs, and interest on loans used to purchase the property.
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Potential for Higher Returns
Property has the potential to generate higher long-term returns than other types of investments, such as shares or bonds, particularly if the property is located in a high-growth area and is well-maintained.
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Control
An SMSF gives you greater control over your investments. You can choose the specific property you want to invest in and have greater control managing the property.
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Potential for Capital Growth
Property values can increase over time, providing potential capital growth for your SMSF, which can increase your retirement savings.
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Potential for Rental Income
If the property is rented out, the rental income can provide a regular source of cash flow for your SMSF. This can help to build your super balance over time, particularly if rental income is reinvested back into the SMSF. Additionally, rental income is generally taxed at concessional rates for SMSFs, which can provide tax benefits.
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SMSF Management
Buying a property through an SMSF can have some downsides, including limited liquidity, high costs, limited diversification, and increased responsibility. Property purchase costs, ongoing management costs, and the time-consuming nature of managing an SMSF are also factors to consider.
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Diversification
Investing heavily in a single asset class can limit diversification and increase risk
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Rules
Trustees must ensure the SMSF complies with strict rules and regulations, which can be complex and time-consuming.
Yes, you can use your SMSF to buy a property, but it must be for investment purposes only, and the SMSF must have enough funds to cover all costs. The property must be held in the name of the SMSF and all income and expenses must be managed through it. However, purchasing a property through an SMSF can be complex, and professional advice is recommended to ensure it aligns with your financial goals.
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5 Step Process
Our 5-step process is designed to help you create a long term property investment strategy. With all services in house - your investment will run smoothly from start to finish.
FinaNCE
There are various ways to fund an investment loan so it helps to talk to a broker to develop your goals so you can find a solution that suits you best.
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