In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant sits down with the founder and managing director of Supavest, Raymond Hempstead, to explore the changing landscape of the property market and how recent government proposals could impact self-managed super funds (SMSFs).

A major concern is the proposed tax on super balances over $3 million which, due to a lack of indexing, could affect more Australians over time, with Raymond arguing that the move contradicts the purpose of superannuation, which promotes financial independence, and reduces reliance on government pensions.

According to Raymond, SMSFs still offer strong potential if managed strategically, with Supavest expanding its offerings to include a new shared ownership model called TIC Property.

The new model allows investors to co-own high cash flow assets, such as rooming houses and NDIS accommodations, through a tenancy in standard structure, providing access to property investment for those with limited capital and offers portfolio diversification.

Overall, the duo emphasise that the evolving mix of interest rate shifts, policy changes, and innovative investment models presents challenges and opportunities for Australian property investors. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email [email protected] for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.