 Christopher Overton Director, SMSF Australia
CHRISTOPHER OVERTON | FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025 The superannuation laws do not prohibit an SMSF from providing host services to the public. However, one must ensure the SMSF's trust deed does not prohibit the self-managed superannuation fund from investing in an Airbnb property. Read more CHRISTOPHER OVERTON | FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2025 Sometimes personal situation becomes desperate, leading to a member wanting to access the superannuation monies trapped in their superannuation fund. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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