Big Changes Are Coming for SMSF Residential Property Investment
What You Need to Know From 10 August 2026 , important legislative changes will affect how Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) can invest in residential property. If you've been considering purchasing residential property through your SMSF using a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA) , now is the time to understand what these changes may mean for your investment plans. While the upcoming reforms introduce new restrictions, they also include transitional provisions that protect existing arrangements. Staying informed and seeking professional advice can help you make decisions that align with both your financial goals and the current regulatory framework. What Is Changing? Under the announced changes, from 10 August 2026, SMSFs will no longer be able to establish new Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) to purchase residential property. However, several important exceptions apply: The current regulations will apply to residential property LRBAs that were established ...