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Can You Buy An Investment Property With Your Superfund in Australia

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Not sure if buying a property is an ideal investment from your superfund SMSF . Read this expert’s advice and decide yourself.  Steve and his wife hope to retire in around 15 years. In a bid to have a pleasing and financially secure retirement, they have already opted for a super fund. Like any other ambitious couple, Steve and his wife want a good return on their SMSF super funds investment. Some friends advised them to invest in real estate where the return is likely to be very convincing. But Steve is not sure whether he can buy an investment property with his fund.  Let’s face it, Steve is not alone who is straggling to decide whether buying property is an ideal investment, or even an investment option, from a superannuation fund in Australia. The reason is, it is not as straight as investing outside the superannuation environment. Along with meeting various legal obligations, you need to do your homework to ensure your investment comes with a good dividend.

Considering Super Fund? Win the Game with a SMSF Specialist!

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While a self-managed super fund is an exciting and fruitful investment option, its benefits largely depend on how efficiently you manage the trust and its related aspects. Other than a range of complex accounting and auditing, there would be many crucial administrative and tax-related obligations to challenge you throughout the process. No wonder, many interested Australians now seek professional and complete SMSF service to run their SMSF trust efficiently and effectively. If you too are considering superannuation fund but not sure how to proceed, the best way is taking it through a SMSF specialist in your city. Now many would ask why they should hire a specialist when they themselves can manage the funds. Plus there is a fee involved when you hire a specialist. Well, it won't be hard to understand. A financial supervisor will not only help you set up the trust perfectly but also lend you administrative support. And all this is done to ensure you derive the ma

5 Things You Should Consider Before Purchasing Property With SMSF - Superannuation Rescue

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If your dream of owning an investment property seems to be at distant, then time has come to us your super fund to make it a reality. However, before deciding if it’s right for you, you need to understand some complexities about purchasing a property with your Self Managed Super Fund . Here are top 5 considerations to keep in your mind before you go any further… 1. Setting up a self managed super fund and a property investment strategy An SMSF is a trust, where your hard earned money is controlled by trustees of the fund for the retirement aim of the SMSF members. In Self Managed Super Fund, the members of the super fund are generally the directors or trustees of the company too. Thus, they have the power to decide where to invest the fund’s money. Self-managed super funds are controlled by the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA). It is the supreme duty of directors to abide by this Act and the other rules & regulations concerning the s