SMSF Commercial Property Purchase FAQ Can an SMSF buy a commercial property? Yes. This is the method of property purchase that is allowable for SMSF. As laid out by the ATO you can only buy property through your SMSF if you comply with the following...
What NOT to do with your SMSF related parties Your SMSF will need investments, and it may need to borrow in order to make those investments. One of the crucial things to understand in your SMSF investment strategy is that you cannot invest or loan to any related...
Property Revaluation & SMSF Do properties held by SMSF need to be revalued every year? Currently, there is no specific legislation that requires properties held by SMSF to be revalued every year. However, independent SMSF auditor will require the financial...
Benefits of owning your business property in a SMSF Many small and medium businesses adopt the strategy of owning their business premises through their self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). There are a number of benefits in adopting this strategy: An...
Advantages of owning property through an SMSF There are a number of advantages to holding property inside an SMSF, as opposed to owning it in your own name. 1. Concessional tax on rental income Where you hold an investment property in your own name, tax will broadly...
SMSF Property investments using a related unit trust Can a SMSF invest in property through a related unit trust? An SMSF is prohibited from acquiring assets from a related party, except in limited circumstances. One of those circumstances is where the investment is an...