Re: Superannuation?
 

Great link. My fund, Unisuper has a Platinum Rating - Cool!

Re: Superannuation?
 

Not sure how you would get the money into the fund to buy the property if you are starting from scratch, as I believe it is not possible for SMSF's to take out loans. I think, only think mind you, that I read somewhere a while back that it probably cost about $1500 p.a. to run your own fund. You might want to check as I think it may have to be audited each year.

Re: Superannuation?
 

Some links for some light reading for you

http://www.ato.gov.au/super/content....tent/19104.htm

http://www.ato.gov.au/super/

http://www.lawcentral.com.au/CreateD...nk.asp?docId=2

http://asic.gov.au/fido/fido.nsf/byh...r?openDocument

http://www.superchoice.gov.au/employees/self_managed/

http://www.taxlawyers.com.au/Manuals/superannuation.htm

Re: Superannuation?
 

To my knowledge you are correct regarding the fact that Superfunds can not "borrow" money, I guess if you come over from the UK (or anywhere) and bring across a large pension fund you may be able to buy somewhere outright?? Although I think that the rules for bringing over pensions from the UK has changed since April this year too!