SMSF Australia Blog Articles

Yes, it is possible, but care is required to ensure the renovation does not breach the superannuation laws and regulations (SISA) as well as the taxation laws. Generally, a property

Absolutely. There is no prohibition on who a SMSF trustee can sell an SMSF property to. However, there are some rules to consider before your SMSF sells property to a

Why in the world would my SMSF trigger the Non Arm’s Length Income (NALI) rules if my fund purchases the office used in my business from me at market value?

Possibly but probably not. As a member of your SMSF you are a related party. The superannuation laws prohibit a SMSF from acquiring assets from a related party. An exception

The Superannuation laws (SISA) allow an SMSF to borrow money under a limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) provided the asset acquired is held on trust. SISA does not identify the

No, a bare trust cannot be reused when it ceases to hold property on behalf of a SMSF after the loan has been repaid and the title transferred to the

A self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) cannot legally borrow by itself and thus must use a legal vehicle known as a Bare Trust to buy the asset with borrowing while showing

Yes, but only under strict conditions. Learn about related party rules, arm's length rent, and the sole purpose test for SMSF property leasing.

Usually no, but limited exceptions exist. Learn when SMSF members can live in fund-owned property, including primary production land and manager's residences

Yes, if you've met a condition of release. Learn how to use SMSF funds to repay your mortgage via lump sum or pension withdrawals tax-free after 60.