Great retirement shift to supercharge commercial property
As more of Australia's superannuation savings shift from accumulation to drawdown, a structural wave of capital is moving toward income-generating assets such as commercial property.
Tight industrial supply and sustained tenant demand are supporting interest in industrial property among investors seeking reliable rental income. (Image source: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock.com)
For decades, superannuation has been framed almost entirely as a growth story. Put money in, leave it alone, and let compounding do the work.
That framing is starting to change, because a growing share of the compulsory super’ pool is entering the phase where its main focus is no longer to grow. Its key role now is to pay an income.
Once super’ moves into that phase, many retirees look for an investment that provides yield, reliability and a pred…
