Property

Description

You can invest ‘directly’ in property by buying or improving an existing building, or by developing a building. You can also invest ‘indirectly’ in property by buying shares in a listed property trust.

How it makes a return

Rental income from tenants.

The properties capital value can increase.

What affects the investment value?

Changes in building valuations through changes in demand for property from tenants or buyers. For example, in a growing economy more businesses want space to rent, rent prices may increase, capital values may rise.

Risk and return characteristics

Risk/Return level = Moderate to High

Property has risk in that its price can rise or fall.

Existing property with an established rental income is generally moderate risk/return, whereas development property has a higher risk/return.

For more information on Cbus' property investments, please visit Cbus Property.

Investing back into your industry

Cbus has a proud history of supporting the construction and building industry by investing in property and infrastructure developments across Australia. Our investment in our own property developer, Cbus Property, sets us apart from other super funds, and shows our commitment to members. Investing back into construction and building means that we’re not only building your retirement savings, we’re also building jobs in the construction and building industry.