EvolveMySuper

I am recruiting! In addition to writing articles for EvolveMySuper, I also run specialist SMSF accounting and advice business Superfund Partners. Superfund Partners HQ is located at Southport on the Gold Coast, and I can honestly say that we do not operate like other accounting businesses.  We focus on squeezing all the possible benefits and [...]

After seeing all the publicity generated by the recent Cannex Canstar Awards 2011, I thought it would be great if someone did the same for banking and investment products specifically for SMSFs. Before I jump in and start handing out my awards, I need to point out a few things.  Firstly, I am not getting [...]

An update of the recent happenings here at EvolveMySuper including a new SMSF administration solution for trustees, accountants and financial planners, new SMSF trust deed supplier and the upcoming launch of the comprehensive guide – How To Buy Property With Super.

The ATO has recently released a series of interpretative decisions about SMSFs using limited recourse loans to acquire investments such as residential and commercial investment properties.

This article gives a brief plain English summary of what each ruling is about and the impact it has on investors looking to use their super to buy property.

Yesterday (25th of August 2010) there was an article in the Australian Financial Review (AFR) which illustrates the why a SMSF not only needs adequate insurance cover, but why it is essential that a company as trustee is used – especially when it comes to investing in property.