Bryn Walker joins me to delve into the world of SSAS (Small Self-Administered Scheme) pensions and their potential for investing in commercial property. We provide a recap on what a SSAS pension is and its advantages over other types of pensions, and discuss the flexibility and tax benefits of contributing to a SSAS pension, as well as the ability to transfer old pensions into a SSAS.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A SSAS (Small Self-Administered Scheme) is a type of UK pension investment product that offers more flexibility and investment options compared to personal pensions.
- SSAS pensions were originally designed for owner-managing directors to invest in commercial property, providing security and potential growth for their businesses.
- SSAS pensions can be set up with zero funds, as long as there is a plan and a sponsoring company to contribute to the pension.
- Commercial property investments within a SSAS can generate income and provide opportunities for entrepreneurial ventures outside of the pension.
- The minimum amount to start investing in commercial property through a SAS can be relatively low, with examples including lockup garages, small shops, and even repurposed public conveniences. The key is to have a vision, be creative, and find value in different types of properties.
BEST MOMENTS
“Don’t let anybody tell you that you haven’t got enough money. It’s about your vision and it’s about your drive and it’s about your ability to find a bargain and turn it into something that will make you a profit.”
“The idea of being able to use an old employer’s pension to essentially start and create a business for somebody now to run in their late 30s, their 40s, before pensionable age to start up another business, to become entrepreneurial again, using funds that they actually thought were locked away potentially until their 60s. These are really exciting developments.”
“It’s not for me to tell somebody what amount of asset purchase they can find value in. If they can see value that using a pension gets them closer to their goal and we can help, then a conversation is free.”
“SSAS pensions certainly are coming out of the stuffy regime of pensions and actually being a tool for entrepreneurs to utilise to help grow their own businesses, which is a really exciting time for us and long may it continue.”
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