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05 · Investment · SMSF · New Builds

Investment lending for
SMSF & new builds.

As the Federal Budget reshapes negative gearing, more investors are turning to SMSF commercial property and new-build purchases. We structure the lending — LRBAs, house-and-land, off-the-plan — around the strategy, working alongside your accountant. First investment or fifteenth.

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Estimated Borrowing Capacity
$820,000
Across 28 matched lenders · 30-yr term · 6.5% assessment rate
Best Variable
5.99%
Best Fixed 3Y
6.29%
Repayment
$5,184

Indicative only. Final capacity confirmed with a strategy call.

What's covered

SMSF, new builds & the whole portfolio.

With negative gearing in flux, the structure matters more than ever. We lead with the two strategies investors are asking for most — and cover every other angle too.

SMSF Property Loans

Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) for self-managed super funds — letting your fund borrow to buy commercial property (business real property) inside super's concessional tax environment. Following recent government changes, SMSF borrowing applies to commercial property only — residential is no longer available. Narrow lender panel, strict SIS Act rules; we navigate both alongside your accountant and SMSF auditor.

New Builds & House-and-Land

Newly built and off-the-plan dwellings — where the strongest depreciation benefits sit and where post-Budget investor incentives are increasingly focused. We arrange construction, house-and-land and off-the-plan finance with the right progress-draw structure.

First Investment Property

Buying your first investment? We walk through borrowing capacity, deposit options including equity, location strategy and loan structure.

Portfolio Expansion

Two, five, ten properties — each acquisition needs the right lender, structure and serviceability assessment. We see the whole portfolio, not just the next deal.

Equity Drawdown

Refinance or top-up existing loans to release equity for your next purchase, renovation or SMSF contribution strategy.

Interest-Only Strategy

For investors who want to maximise cash flow and acquisition velocity. We structure IO terms aligned to the position you and your accountant set.

Co-Living & High-Yield

Co-living and dual-occupancy properties let a single dwelling earn multiple incomes — strong, cash-flow-positive yields that hold up as negative-gearing benefits narrow. The lender panel and valuation approach are specialised; we match the file to lenders comfortable with co-living, and pair it naturally with new builds.

The Budget shift

Negative gearing is changing. SMSF and new builds are where investors are moving.

As the Federal Budget tightens negative gearing on established investment property, two strategies are drawing serious attention. We can't give tax advice — that's your accountant's call — but we can structure the lending so whatever strategy you land on actually works.

Why SMSF now

An SMSF buys commercial property inside super's concessional tax environment, with rental income and capital gains taxed at super rates rather than your marginal rate. Recent government changes mean SMSFs can borrow for commercial property only — residential is no longer permitted — but for business owners that commercial route can be compelling. We arrange the LRBA; you confirm suitability with your accountant and adviser.

Why new builds now

Newly built dwellings carry the strongest depreciation entitlements and are typically the focus of any carve-outs when negative gearing is wound back on established stock. We handle construction and off-the-plan finance end to end.

General information only, not tax, financial or credit advice. Negative gearing, depreciation and SMSF suitability depend on your circumstances and current legislation — confirm with your accountant, financial adviser and SMSF auditor before acting. We work with trusted partners including Elite Accounting Solutions on the tax side.

Why Wood & Weiss

A different kind of investment loans brokerage.

Real broker access. Real strategy. Real outcomes.

Investor-first thinking

Co-director Jeff is an active property investor. We think like investors because we are investors.

Lender matching by file type

Different lenders prefer different investor profiles. We know which suit self-employed, HNW, expat, or trust-held files best.

Tax-aware structuring

Loan structure compounds. We work closely with your accountant to make sure today's loan supports tomorrow's position.

Portfolio reviews

Every 12 months we review your portfolio against the current market — refinance opportunities, equity available, rate benchmarks.

How it works

From first call to settlement.

Four clear steps — managed end to end, with you in the loop at every stage.

01

Portfolio & strategy call

A 30-minute review of your current position — properties, loans, income, goals, timeline.

02

Servicing & structure plan

We model your borrowing capacity against multiple lenders, then design the loan structure (LVR, IO/P&I, term, ownership) for your file.

03

Lender selection & approval

Submission to the optimal lender(s). For complex portfolios this can mean splitting across two lenders to maximise capacity.

04

Settlement & ongoing reviews

We coordinate settlement, then stay with the portfolio — annual reviews, refinance windows, equity release timing.

FAQ

Investment Loans — common questions

How does the bank assess my income from existing rentals?
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Most lenders use 70-80% of gross rental income to allow for vacancy and costs. Some use 100% for established portfolios. Lender policy varies significantly — this is one of the biggest levers we use when matching files.
Interest-only or principal & interest?
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IO maximises cash flow and tax deductibility on investment loans, but lenders typically only approve 5-year IO periods on investment files and 3-year on owner-occupied. P&I builds equity faster. Most investors use a mix.
Can I borrow against equity in my home?
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Yes — releasing equity from your owner-occupied home is one of the most common ways to fund an investment deposit. We structure this as a separate split so the investment-related interest stays tax-deductible.
What is a "servicing buffer" and why does it matter?
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Lenders assess your loan against an interest rate higher than the actual rate (currently around 3% above the actual rate, set by APRA). This "servicing rate" is why two clients with the same income can have very different borrowing capacities across lenders.
Do you arrange SMSF property loans?
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Yes — SMSF lending is a core focus. We arrange Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) that let your self-managed super fund borrow to buy commercial property (business real property) inside super's concessional tax environment. Following recent government changes, SMSF borrowing is limited to commercial property — residential is no longer available. The lender panel is narrow and the structure must comply with SIS Act rules, so we work alongside your accountant, financial adviser and SMSF auditor from the outset. Whether an SMSF purchase suits you is a decision for those advisers — we make sure the lending is structured correctly once it does.
Why are new builds and house-and-land getting so much attention?
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Two reasons. Newly built dwellings carry the strongest depreciation entitlements, and when negative gearing is wound back on established property, new builds are typically where any incentives or carve-outs are directed. We arrange the construction or off-the-plan finance — including the progress-draw structure — end to end. Confirm the tax treatment with your accountant.
How do the Budget changes to negative gearing affect me?
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Negative gearing and depreciation are tax matters — strictly your accountant's area, and the rules depend on current legislation and your circumstances. What we do is structure your lending so it supports whatever strategy you and your accountant land on, including the SMSF and new-build approaches investors are increasingly using: IO splits, offset accounts, LRBA-ready structures and clean separation of investment vs personal debt.
Can you finance co-living or dual-income properties?
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Yes. Co-living, dual-occupancy and similar high-yield configurations let one dwelling earn several rental incomes, which is attractive when investors are chasing cash-flow-positive returns. Not every lender is comfortable with them, and valuations and serviceability are assessed differently, so lender selection is everything — that's exactly the kind of file we match to the right lender. These properties often work well as new builds.
Jeff Moishe
Jeff & Moishe — Co-directors Real broker access · 5.0★ across all reviews · Melbourne-based, Australia-wide
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