Question 1

Can I really buy investment property through my SMSF?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and it's more accessible than most people think. As long as your SMSF is set up correctly — which is what our associates at Capri Financial Services handle — you can use your super balance combined with a limited-recourse borrowing arrangement to purchase residential investment property. The property is held inside the fund, and any rental income and capital growth stay within your superannuation — a tax-effective way to build wealth for retirement.

Question 2

How much does Corbwood's service cost me?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. Zero. Not a single dollar out of your pocket. We earn from the lender or developer when a transaction completes — never from you. No hidden fees, no charges buried in your loan, no upsells. If we can't help, we'll tell you upfront before you've invested a minute of your time.

Question 3

What's the minimum super balance I need to get started?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility depends on a combination of factors including your super balance, income, and the specific property and lending structure involved. Rather than give you a number that may not apply to your situation, the best first step is a free discovery call where we can look at your actual circumstances and give you a straight answer. It takes 30 minutes and costs nothing.

Question 4

How long does the process take from first call to ready to buy?

Accepted Answer

Once you've completed your strategy consultation with our associates at Capri Financial Services, the establishment process typically takes 4–6 weeks. That covers the trust deed, ABN and TFN registration, fund bank accounts, and the limited-recourse borrowing structure. Capri coordinates the accountant and auditor throughout — you have one point of contact while everything is handled in the background.

Question 5

Can I live in the property my SMSF buys?

Accepted Answer

No — and this is one of the strictest rules in the SMSF rulebook. Investment property held inside an SMSF must be at arm's length: you, your family, and your business cannot live in it, rent it, or use it personally. The property must be purely an investment generating rental income for the fund. Our associates at Capri Financial Services will walk you through exactly what is and isn't allowed before anything is signed.

Question 6

What happens if my circumstances change after we set up the strategy?

Accepted Answer

That's exactly what your dedicated Client Liaison Officer is for. Lost a job, had a baby, inherited money, started a business — life changes and your strategy should too. Reviews are annual at minimum, and you can call us anytime in between. Where changes affect your SMSF structure or financial strategy, we'll loop in our associates at Capri Financial Services. We adjust the plan, not your goals.

Question 7

Why is Corbwood free when other advisors charge thousands?

Accepted Answer

Most service businesses charge you directly — we don't. Our model is built around completing successful property transactions, so we earn from the lender or developer when a deal settles, never from you. That alignment matters: we only succeed when you do, which means honest recommendations, no upsells, and no incentive to overcomplicate things. A genuinely good outcome for you is the only outcome that works for us.

Question 8

Do I have to be a Gold Coast local to work with you?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. We're based on the Gold Coast but work with Australian families nationwide — Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and everywhere in between, including regional areas. Discovery calls are by phone or video, and we can coordinate property purchases anywhere in Australia. Distance is never a barrier

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