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THE PROPERTY NERDS: SMSF lending ban – what this means for your investment options

25 AUG 2026 By Robyn Tongol 1 min read Investor Strategy

The SMSF lending ban has closed a major door for property investors, but it could also create new opportunities as lending, prices, and investor sentiment adjust.

On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal and Jack Fouracre examine what the end of residential SMSF lending means for investors and the wider property market.

The pair look at what could happen to existing SMSF borrowers, from lender competition and refinancing to the possibility of higher borrowing costs as the market adjusts.

They also examine the potential fallout for property transactions, developers, and new housing supply, particularly where SMSF buyers have played a role in funding projects and pre-sales.

With sentiment already weighing on the market, the conversation considers whether weaker conditions could ultimately create opportunities for investors, particularly if interest rates, borrowing capacity, and rental yields move in their favour.

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Investment
An investment is an asset or item purchased with the expectation that it will generate income or appreciate in value in the future.
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SMSF
A self-managed super fund is a private super fund that provides benefits to its members upon retirement, directly managed by an individual for their benefit and in compliance with super and tax laws.