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What is a Good ROI for Rental Property in Australia with Average Returns and Benchmarks

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Understanding Good ROI for Rental Property A good ROI for rental property in Australia typically ranges from 3% to 7%, with significant variations depending on location, property type, and prevailing market conditions. Investors need to know rental yield benchmarks to make informed decisions on purchase price, monthly rent and ongoing expenses. Australian capital cities are different in 2025. Regional areas outperform capital cities for gross yield while capitals have stronger growth. What is a Good ROI for Rental Property Industry Benchmarks Australia’s national average rental yield is 3.56% (5 year average), current gross yield is 5.04% in Q1 2025. But performance varies greatly by location and property type. These cap rate benchmarks help real estate professionals value the market and potential returns. ROI Range Performance Level Typical Scenario Below 3% Poor High-value cities, overpriced properties 3% – 5% Good Major capitals, balanced markets 5% – 7% Great Growing locations, str...

SMSF Setup Costs 2025 and Full Fee Breakdown

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What You’ll Pay for Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Establishment SMSF setup costs in Australia range between $450 and $3,000, depending on your chosen trustee structure and the level of service you require. Individual trustee structures start from $450 while corporate trustee setups range from $1,200 to $2,500 for full professional services including documentation. Most Australians need minimum superannuation balances of $200,000 to justify establishment costs with the whole process taking 2-3 weeks for approval. SMSF Creation Cost Breakdown SMSF Deed & Documentation ($300 – $600) Every Self-Managed Superannuation Fund needs an SMSF Deed – the legal document outlining your fund’s operating rules. An SMSF Deed is a legal document that sets out the rules for how a self-managed super fund will operate. Documentation costs depend on complexity and provider quality. Basic template deeds start around $300. Comprehensive, professionally drafted deeds cost $500-$600. Your SMSF Deed must ...