- What is SMSF?
A Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) is a fund that allows individuals to manage their own retirement savings. Essentially, you become the trustee of your own superannuation fund, giving you greater control over investments and management, but also increasing your responsibility.
- How many people are needed to form a SMSF
A self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) can have a minimum of one member, but no more than six members. All members of the SMSF must also be trustees, either individually or as directors of a corporate trustee. In the case of a single-member SMSF, there must be two trustees, and one of those trustees can be the member while the other can be someone else, such as a relative or a professional advisor.
- Who is SMSF appropriate for:
SMSF trustees who want more control over their investments typically believe they have the financial literacy to achieve better returns, or their balance has reached a level where the time and cost involved in self-managing is worthwhile.
- What Investments are allowed in SMSF
Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can invest in a wide range of assets, including Australian and international shares, property (both residential and commercial), cash, fixed interest, managed funds, and even collectables under specific conditions. However, there are restrictions, such as not being able to acquire assets from related parties or using them for personal use.
- Why property in SMSF
SMSF investments can be made in a commercial or residential propeety if the person making investments has a good understand to manage property and comply with the required rules and regulations governing SMSF investments. A trustee can utilise services of a professional to manage different aspects of SMSF and related investments. Investing in property by using SMSF provide an advantage of using bank leverage to invest.
- SMSF Loan
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Loan is a specialised type of finance that allows SMSF to borrow money to purchase an investment property — either residential or commercial — as part of your retirement strategy. It’s governed by strict rules under a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA), meaning the lender’s claim is limited to the property itself, not the other assets in your super fund.
- Which lenders lend for SMSF?
Many lenders offer loans for Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) to purchase investment properties, though some major banks have moved away from this area. Non-bank lenders and specialized institutions are now more prominent in providing SMSF loans.