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Bayfront lifestyle elican Shores Estate is an absolute-waterfront ‘over 50s lifestyle’ village with views across Corio Bay on the shores of the Bellarine Peninsula. Only nine kilometres from the heart of Geelong, Pelican Shores offers possibly the cheapest waterfront homes in Australia. The estate has many of the features that buyers seek when downsizing to hassle-free living, such as a secure, friendly and established mature-aged community with a variety of manufactured home designs and styles. Pelican Shores is also a petfriendly environment and professional managers and staff are always on hand for all resident’s needs Pelican Shores Estate features elegantly designed Excellent village-style facilities homes with an absolute-waterfront location. include a newly renovated swimming pool and spa, a bowling opportunity of avoiding the addi- Shores welcome visitors arrangtional cost of deferred manage- ing appointments to inspect the green and a community centre. estate or seeking more informaAll the estate’s new homes and ment fees. Many residents find that the tion by: phoning 5250 1382; visitsites have been designed for minimal maintenance, leaving more lower cost of living at Pelican ing 300 Clifton Avenue, Leopold; info@pelicantime for residents to enjoy the Shores frees up extra cash to or emailing spend on other goals and activi- shores.com.au. waterfront lifestyle. For more information visit Pelican Shores also offers ties. The friendly staff at Pelican www.pelicanshores.com.au. financial benefits such as the
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The path to self-managed super BY GREG CRAWFORD, M.A.P FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS IN THE last decade there has been a considerable increase people starting their own self-managed super funds (SMSF). It certainly has its place but it may not be right for everyone. The main reason to want to go down this path is to be able to exercise greater control over
investments in this tax-advantaged form. With changes in legislation in recent years, people wanting to invest in property are finding it easier to do this through a SMSF than it used to be. The dollar size of the fund and the type of investments will determine whether fees are higher or lower than traditional super funds. If there are complex transactions involving extra work for account-
ants and lawyers then expect to pay more. Be aware of the legal responsibilities of being an SMSF trustee. Available administration services can help. M.A.P Financial Solutions offers an initial no- obligation meeting to discuss the benefits and whether it is right for you. For more information phone M.A.P Financial Solutions on 5229 0200.
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