SMSF Residential Loans · Sydney NSW

Invest in residential property through your SMSF.

Self-managed super funds can be powerful investment vehicles — and purchasing residential property is one of the most popular strategies. Get Home Loan specialises in SMSF lending and navigates the regulatory complexity so you can invest with confidence.

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SMSF Residential Property Investment

Using your SMSF to purchase a residential investment property can be an effective long-term wealth-building strategy. Rental income flows into the fund, and if the property is held until retirement, the capital gain may be tax-free in pension phase. However, SMSF lending is highly regulated and structuring must be done correctly.

At Get Home Loan, our brokers understand the specific requirements of SMSF loans — including Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs), bare trusts, and lender compliance requirements. We work closely with your SMSF administrator and accountant to ensure your structure is correct from day one.

SMSF Residential Lending Requirements

  • Minimum fund balance — generally $200,000+ recommended
  • Bare trust structure must be correctly established
  • Property must be investment — you cannot live in it
  • Arm's length transactions — cannot purchase from a related party
  • LRBA compliance — loan must meet ATO safe harbour guidelines
  • Must be a single acquirable asset

Important Note

SMSF lending involves complex legal and tax implications. We strongly recommend working with a qualified SMSF accountant or financial planner alongside our broking services. We can refer you to trusted professionals if needed.

1

SMSF Setup Review

We review your fund's structure, trust deed, and financials to confirm eligibility and identify any requirements before proceeding.

2

Strategy Alignment

We work with your accountant/planner to confirm the strategy is appropriate and the structure will be correctly established.

3

Loan Application

We identify SMSF-specialist lenders and manage the application, coordinating between your bare trust, lender, and solicitor.

4

Settlement

SMSF loans require careful coordination. We manage the entire process to ensure settlement proceeds correctly and compliantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We have answers.

Yes — SMSFs can purchase residential investment properties using an LRBA (Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement). The property must be an investment; you and related parties cannot live in it.
A bare trust (also called a custodian trust) holds the property on behalf of the SMSF during the loan period. It's a regulatory requirement for SMSF borrowing. Your solicitor establishes this as part of the purchase process.
Most SMSF residential lenders lend up to 70–80% LVR. The fund needs sufficient cash flow to service the loan from rental income and contributions. We'll model the numbers carefully before proceeding.
Generally no — SMSF rules prohibit purchasing assets from related parties (with some exceptions for commercial property). A residential property you own personally cannot be sold to your SMSF.
While it's not always a legal requirement, we strongly recommend working with a qualified SMSF specialist. The strategy involves significant legal, tax, and compliance complexity. We can refer you to trusted advisers.

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