Read the full blog here. Are you ready to untangle the complexities of super investing in property with borrowings? We're going back in time to 2007 when the game changed for self-managed super funds. Once the laws allowed these funds to borrow for investment, it sparked a significant rise in borrowing, culminating to almost $45 billion over a decade. But things have shifted in recent years, with borrowing in super declining. What led to this change? And with new lenders on the scene off...

Should you invest your super in property with borrowings?

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Read full blog hereIn this episode, Stuart delves into the concept of strategic asset allocation and its critical importance in maximising long-term investment returns. He presents evidence demonstrating the unpredictability of short-term returns across asset classes, highlighting the need for diversification. However, Stuart argues that long-term returns are more predictable due to the principle of mean reversion.He advocates for an approach that involves actively allocating new capital towa...

EP 304: What is a strategic asset allocation? Why does it matter?

In this case study episode, Stuart shares a poignant experience to highlight the importance of involving loved ones in financial planning and ensuring they are well informed and prepared. He recounts working with a client, Grant, since 2009, focusing on debt reduction, superannuation, and share investing.Tragically, Grant passed away suddenly in 2018, leaving his wife in an unfamiliar situation, having never been involved in the financial decision-making process. Stuart had to guide Grant's w...

Case Study: Make life easier for your loved ones

Read full blog here.In this episode, Stuart makes a compelling case for why the Melbourne property market is poised to deliver the strongest capital growth among Australian capital cities over the next decade. Despite negative sentiment driven by factors like stricter tenancy laws, increased taxation, and concerns over the state's escalating debt, Stuart argues that Melbourne's property prices are currently undervalued relative to other cities like Sydney.He presents data illustrating how Mel...

Ep 303: Melbourne property will deliver the strongest growth over the next decade

In this case study episode, Stuart shares insights from working with a high-income client who initially focused on building a property portfolio but later diversified into shares. The client's share portfolio was initially held in his wife's name due to their circumstances at the time, but a portion was later moved into a trust structure for tax efficiency.Stuart emphasises the importance of considering all components of investment returns, including income, growth, and tax credits. He also h...

Case Study: Restructuring a share portfolio across two ownership structures

Read full blog here.In this episode, Stuart discusses the importance of considering potential inheritances when developing long-term financial plans. He acknowledges that with the vast amount of wealth expected to be passed down in Australia over the next two decades, many individuals are likely to receive an inheritance at some point in their lives.Stuart explores the various factors to consider when determining the extent to which an inheritance should be factored into one's investment stra...

Should you invest your super in property with borrowings?

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