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This episode is for anyone considering buying their first property as an investment rather than a place to live, or if you already own your own home. Rachelle is joined by Glen James, host of money money money and co-author of their book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property available now. Rachelle & Glen chat about:

👉🏼 when's the right time to buy an investment?

👉🏽 is it still a good idea since the 2026 Federal Budget announced changes?

👉🏾 where to buy

👉🏿 performance growth

👉🏽 negative gearing changes and managing losses

👉🏻what to consider before buying a new build

👉 managing the emotional and practical risks

👉🏼 budgeting for costs - deposit, ongoing & maintenance

👉🏽 interest only or principle & interest?

👉🏾 using a buyer's agent - is it for you?

👉🏿 selecting good tenants

👉🏻 the very real disadvantage for solo buyers in this property climate

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Rachelle & Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH

In this deep dive for first home buyers, Rachelle and Glen James from money money money unpack their new book The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property, walking through the full property buying process step by step. They talk about:

👉🏼 before you start looking

👉🏽 property research

👉🏾 making an offer & negotiating

👉🏿 putting down a deposit and the cooling off period

👉🏻 contracts & finance clauses

👉 building & pest inspections

👉🏼 the unconditional exchange

👉🏽 pre-settlement inspection

👉🏾 preparing for settlement day delays

👉🏿 navigating the emotions of buying

👉🏻 Govt schemes and incentives

👉 does off market = red flag?

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In this episode, Rachelle breaks down every national and state-based scheme available to first home buyers right now, real client case studies to show exactly how much money you can save and explains which incentives you can combine for maximum impact. She touches on:

👉🏼 the First Home Super Saver scheme (FHSS)

👉🏽 the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme

👉🏾 the 2% deposit variation for single parents

👉🏿 the Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme

👉 Stamp duty concessions state-by-state for an $800k purchase

👉🏼 the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) for new builds

Learn more:

https://firsthomebuyers.gov.au/

https://www.firsthome.gov.au/

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In this episode Rachelle is joined by return guest Leah Hall, director and accountant at Lift Accounting to unpack what business owners and property investors need to know at EOFY. This episode was recorded prior to the budget. They talk about:

👉🏼 depreciation schedules & who prepaying interest might suit

👉🏽 maximising deductions

👉🏾 don't spend money just to save tax

👉🏿 check your borrowing capacity before big purchases

👉🏻 check your business & property structures

👉 tax reporting

👉🏼 the small business instant asset write-off

👉🏽 why investors can't claim travel expenses

👉🏾 changes to tax deductions for holiday home owners

👉🏿 cashflow as the biggest mistake that Leah sees

Check out Leah's resources for this episode & the federal budget: https://liftaccounting.au/podcast-pack

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John is joined by Independent Housing Analyst Eliza Owen for a look at how the May 26 rate rise is impacting the Australian housing market. They touch on:

👉🏼 the impact on mortgage holders

👉🏽 can we anticipate more rate rises in the second half of 2026?

👉🏾 how different sub-markets are affected

👉🏿 is there an opportunity for upsizers?

👉 when can we see a rate cut occur?

👉🏻 are rate increases actually effective for reducing inflation?

👉🏼 how is undersupply fixed?

👉🏽 buyer sentiment and behaviour during this time

👉🏿 Eliza's tip for buyers to maximise negotiation power

👉🏻 a quick fire Q&A

Connect with Eliza on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliza-owen-2554ab65/

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On Thursday 21 May, John & Glen James from money money money walked through the CGT and Negative Gearing changes live on YouTube following the 2026 Federal Budget.

Want to chat about your property situation? Book a 15min free call with John and the team at Envisage Property: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/

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John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M

In this Q&A, John & Rach discuss your questions about:

👉🏼 $500k equity in my PPOR, should I use it or save a separate cash deposit?

👉🏽 sell now to fund retirement or wait 5 years but risk it not being a seller's market?

👉🏾 single buyer with a $500k ceiling, is this the norm? What are my options?

👉🏿 why do agents underquote and what can buyers do about it?

👉🏻 I'm terrified of buying at the peak and ending up in negative equity!

👉 is the Help to Buy scheme worth it?

👉🏼 if wages aren't keeping up, can property really grow at 6% a year?

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John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M

The Federal Budget has dropped, now what does it mean for property? Rach and John dive into the proposed changes to property and what they could mean for buyers, sellers and investors across Australia. They touch on:

👉🏾 negative gearing changes

👉🏿 CGT 50% discount changes from 1 July 2027 - for property bought before Budget night, any gains accrued up until July 2027 will keep the 50 per cent discount and any gains accrued after July 2027 will be subject to the new rules

👉🏻 discretionary trusts hit with a new minimum 30% tax rate

👉 potential impact on borrowing capacity and lending

👉🏼 the push towards new builds and whether soaring build costs actually make the numbers stack up

👉🏽 SMSF investors are untouched

👉🏻 is rentvesting still a smart pathway to owning your own home?

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