5 questions to ask before starting a SMSF

Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) continue to be the fastest growing area within the superannuation industry. Many people are still eager to enter this segment of the Superannuation market.

The transition from work to retirement can be exciting and liberating — but it can also be stressful and even confronting. Research shows a high proportion of retirees find themselves unexpectedly.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held the cash rate steady at 2.5% at its 7 October 2014 meeting. There was no change to the Board’s neutral policy ‘guidance’ and signal that there is likely to be “a period of stability in interest rates”.

We take a look at recent property market trends around Australia, as revealed by the latest CommBank and RP Data Home Buyers Index covering the June to August 2014 period, to help you make informed and confident decisions when it comes to property.