Jun 28, 2026 – 6.33pmProperty developers and investors say Labor has vastly understated the number of self-managed super funds putting money on new house and apartment construction amid concerns in the industry that a ban on borrowing for residential property will hurt the supply of homes.The ban on SMSFs borrowing to finance real estate was put in place after the Albanese government agreed to proposals put forward by the Greens to ensure the passage of contentious capital gains tax discount and negative gearing changes through parliament. The government at the time said that only 4000 SMSFs took out new loans of this type each year.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles