The Queensland State Government has recently announced changes to the grant available for first home buyers in Queensland, with the grant formally known as the ‘Great Start Grant’ being replaced with the ‘Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant’ from 1 July 2016.
Buying an Investment Property Using your SMSF:
Many people aren't aware that you can purchase an investment property using funds from your self-managed superannuation fund ("SMSF"). There are of course a lot of conditions and restrictions in doing this, but with the property marketing often having a faster growth rates than traditional shares it can be a wise investment.