30 June 2017 Year End SMSF Strategy Checklist
The financial year coming to a close another year in your SMSF journey. With each year, it gets more interesting, with the property market continuing…
2017 Federal Budget and the impact on Superannuation
Last night, Treasurer Scott Morrison delivered the 2017 Budget and this time Superannuation was not the headline. Instead the focus was on housing affordability measures…
Massive changes for stamp duty in Victoria
There are a number of trends and “news” impacting the future of the property market in Victoria including a focus on interest only loans, banks…
When can I access my super?
You have worked your bottom off for your adult life, hopefully built an awesome retirement nest egg and now wandering if its time to retire…
The “ins and outs” of SMSF Insurance
Many Australis donot pay attention to their insurance and hold the minimum super as provided by their employer sponsored funds. This can include automatic acceptance…
Beginner’s guide to setting up a self-managed super fund
Self Managed Superannuation Funds (“SMSF”) has become the vehicle of choice in recent years particularly for “mum and dad” investors who are using their SMSF…
Tips and Traps of SMSF Property Development
As a property focused accountant, one of the most common questions I receive is whether you can engage in property development using a Self Managed…
Super reform is here….
The Senate has passed the key Bill that will give effect to the debated super reforms which will have a key impact on SMSF’s. What…
$500,000 Lifetime Non Concessional Cap Has Been Scrapped
The Federal Government has made significant changes to its superannuation reforms. They have scrapped the controversial superannuation $500,000 lifetime non-concessional contribution cap and replaced it…
Insurance Premiums – Stepped vs Level – What’s The Difference?
When considering whether to take out life insurance, income protection or trauma insurance it is important to understand the differences between stepped or level premiums…