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926b buying your first investment property

Season 9
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Rachelle's & Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH

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


This episode is for anyone considering buying their first property as an investment rather than a place to live! Glen James is joined by Rachelle Kroon, host of this is property and co-author of their book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property. Glen & Rachelle chat about:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ when's the right time to buy an investment?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ is it still a good idea since the 2026 Federal Budget announced changes?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ where to buy

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ performance growth

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ negative gearing changes and managing losses

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿปwhat to consider before buying a new build

๐Ÿ‘‰ managing the emotional and practical risks

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ budgeting for costs - deposit, ongoing & maintenance

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ interest only or principle & interest?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ using a buyer's agent - is it for you?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ selecting good tenants

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป the very real disadvantage for solo buyers in this property climate


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This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we donโ€™t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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