Investing in commercial property can be a daunting process, and with so many funding options in Australia, it can be hard to know where to begin. If you really want to make this new venture work for you, it’s important you do it the right way. Using an SMSF (self-managed superfund) to buy a premises offers you lots of benefits, here’s why: No landlordsIt can be disheartening to pay out a significant amount of money each month to a third party. However, with an SMSF, you can effectively pay rent...

Commercial property can be a great investment, and there are many different types that are worth considering. Commercial property is defined as any type of property that is bigger than one house on one lot, which means that there’s a lot of variety in what that entails. 1. Apartment buildings Commercial property can sometimes be a misleading term because even though people live in apartment buildings they are still considered commercial. This can mean anything from small apartment blocks of 4 ...

Commercial properties, such as offices, shops, and warehouses, offer the investor strong, long-term growth, potential and diversity to your portfolio. However, like any savvy investor, you will want to keep abreast of the pros and cons. Here are the key points to consider. You need to be in it for the long haul. Everything about the commercial property process takes a good deal longer than it does with residential investment. The due diligence on properties requires months, as opposed to a wee...