Tax changes put property in SMSF portfolios.

John Wilkinson

Tax changes next year to superannuation will favour commercial property investments in self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF).

Thomson Playford partner Stephen Heath said the proposed tax changes will allow investors to retain property in their funds and use rents for income.

"There are several major changes to the taxation treatment of superannuation that are particularly relevant to commercial property investment that makes it more appealing to mature investors," he said.

"Under the [proposed] Budget changes, there w