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Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are gaining traction in Australia as a popular vehicle for investment property acquisition, reflecting a broader shift in retirement planning strategies.

This trend is driven by the desire for greater control over superannuation investments and the potential for significant financial returns.

With the Australian property market showing resilience, many people are exploring the benefits of limited recourse borrowing arrangements to finance property investments. These arrangements allow SMSFs to borrow for purchasing property assets. This structure mitigates risk, making it an attractive option to diversify retirement portfolios.

Many mainstream lenders have largely shunned this lending market recently but non-bank lenders are competing aggressively for this rapidly growing segment. The cost of borrowing and the complexity of establishing a SMSF has reduced significantly relative to non-SMSF lending products, making it an attractive investment proposition again.

Only a small percentage of mortgage brokers in Australia regularly write these loans. Potential investors should be mindful of the complexity and regulatory requirements involved and seek support from a mortgage broker (such as us) with extensive experience in SMSF borrowing.

Matt Punter, Director, Punters Finance and TSC Mortgage Brokers, puntersfinance.com.au and thesavingscentre.com.au

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