While more and more Australians are jumping onto the SMSF train to boost their property portfolio, many remain reluctant to make the switch.

In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal from InvestorKit and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial explore the ins and outs of SMSF, as well as its role in property investment and financial freedom.

Supported by the research paper, titled The Evolution of SMSF Property Investing, the duo examine the changing landscape of SMSF in Australia when it comes to property investing, superannuation contributions, and the impact of SMSFs on retirement planning.

The co-hosts also discuss the rising enthusiasm for SMSF – which appears to give more flexibility, autonomy and greater borrowing capacity for investors – its limitations, including why some people are still reluctant to switch their super funds, and the importance of building a trusted financial team.

They then unpack the differences between residential and commercial property investments within an SMSF, and how your next property should be aligned with your long-term goals.