Buying property through a self-managed super fund (SMSF) is one of the most discussed strategies in Australian retirement planning—and one of the most commonly misunderstood. The appeal is obvious: using retirement savings to control a tangible asset rather than leaving…
Owning property inside a self-managed super fund is one of the most powerful retirement strategies available to Australians , but it comes with a legal obligation most trustees underestimate. An SMSF property valuation is not a choice. It is a…
Not all SMSF property valuations are created equal. A residential house in Brisbane and a commercial warehouse in Melbourne sit inside the same fund — but the ATO treats their valuation requirements very differently. The methods are different. The evidence…
Capital gains tax inside an SMSF has always been concessionally taxed 15% in accumulation phase, 10% with the 1/3 CGT discount, and zero in pension phase. But Division 296 changes the stakes permanently for trustees with a total super balance…
Every Australian SMSF trustee must report property at market value at the end of each financial year. This is not a suggestion, it is a legal obligation under the SIS Act 1993. Yet thousands of funds still get it wrong….
The Treasury Laws Amendment 2026 received Royal Assent on 13 March 2026. From 1 July 2026, any SMSF member with a total super balance above $3 million faces an additional 15% personal tax on their superannuation fund earnings. If your…
SMSF Property Valuation Australia remains essential in 2026 as property markets adjust to interest rate stability, supply pressures, and evolving investor confidence. For Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) trustees, accurate and independent valuations are critical for compliance, reporting, and strategic decision-making….
