How to invest in property through an SMSF

For several years, self-managed super fund members have been able to invest in residential property. However, there are many strict guidelines that must be followed. The first step is to have a discussion with an expert to determine whether investing through an SMSF is the most appropriate approach to property investment given your personal circumstances.  The expert would be a Financial Planner who can assess your current financial situation and plan your future financial needs for both the short and long term leading into retirement.    If you decide that an SMSF is the way forward then the next step is to set up the SMSF, it is recommended and that you use the services of a specialist to do this.  It is important that you do this before you start looking at an investment property to buy using your SMSF....

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