Why your retirement strategy needs a self-managed super fund (SMSF)

Send us Fan MailFinancial advisor Kyrillos Ghaly (KG) explains how Self-Managed Super Funds work and their unique advantages for property investors. He breaks down the misconceptions, costs, and strategic benefits of SMSFs while highlighting their potential to dramatically increase your property portfolio.• SMSFs allow investment in "exotic assets" like direct property ownership that retail super funds don't offer• Setting up an SMSF typically costs over $2,000 with ongoing expenses for compliance, tax returns and financial advice• Ideal candidates have at least $250,000-$500,000 in combined super balances• Couples can combine their superannuation in an SMSF, making it more accessible for many Australians• Properties in SMSFs must be genuine investments - you and family members cannot live in them• SMSFs require specialized loans called Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs)• Capital gains in an SMSF are taxed at just 10% after 12 months• When you reach retirement and convert to pension mode, you pay 0% tax on everything• Setting up requires SMSF-accredited professionals - either financial advisors or accountants• Regular tax compliance is essential - non-compliant SMSFs face tax rates of 47%If you'd like to learn more about setting up an SMSF or exploring whether it's right for you, visit Trinity Advice at trinityadvice.com.au or search for KG (Kyrillos Roman) or Joseph Meawad on LinkedIn.This episode is also brought to you by Digital One Agency – experts in custom mobile app and website development. Ready to build something amazing? Visit www.d1a.com.au or call (02) 9057 9079. Mention this podcast to get a free consultation.The Property Calculator Australia App is the must have app for anyone buying property in Australia. PCAU helps you calculate Stamp Duty, Loan Repayments, and upfront costs in seconds.No Ads, No Guesswork - Just clean, powerful property math. Download Property Calculator Australia now on the App Store or Google Play... And Start Crunching those numbers like a pro!