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In this episode John Pidgeon answers your questions, touching on:👉🏼 4 ways to buy and sell a house at the same time👉🏽 investing in a serviced apartment yielding 7% - good or bad idea?👉🏾 pros & cons of renting a house to Defence Housing Australia👉🏿 when to sell vs hold forever👉🏻 negotiating a price reduction after building & pest inspection👉 how long does selling a property take?👉🏼 should we knock down rebuild or sell and buy elsewhere?👉🏽 my borrowing capacity is too low, wait for the market to cool or use shared equity scheme?👉🏾 how do deductions work for investors who can't claim negative gearing?👉🏿 John's thoughts on the regional market outlookLinks mentioned in the chat:Clarity call with John: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeonEnvisage Property buyer's agent service: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9MRachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHthis is property is proudly brought to you by:Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.auSphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auJoin our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHJohn's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9MIn this episode John chats with Ben Kingsley, co-founder of Empower Wealth and the Property Couch podcast for a wide-ranging conversation. They touch on:👉🏼 the changes to negative gearing👉🏽 Ben's property origin story👉🏾 property behaviours and traits that make a successful investor👉🏿 the Melbourne market👉🏻 the fundamentals of what drives property values👉 the rise of buyers agents & regional investors👉🏼 should you buy new properties for the tax benefits?👉🏽 Ben's caution to investors about getting bad property advice & guaranteed returnsthis is property is proudly brought to you by:Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.auSphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auJoin our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHJohn's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9MNegative gearing changes have hamstrung investor borrowing capacities, creating an opportunity for first home buyers that hasn't existed since just before COVID. In this episode John and Rach talk about how home buyers now have less competition and more negotiating power, plus the schemes and incentives helping buyers into the market. As of 1 July 2026, first home buyers can apply to pay no stamp duty through the Home Buyer Concession (HBC) Scheme. There is no longer an income threshold or property price limit when applying for the HBC Scheme. You can also apply for the HBC Scheme if you have not owned a property in the last five years. Reference: ACT.gov.authis is property is proudly brought to you by:Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.auSphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auJoin our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHJohn's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9MPreparing to sell your home? Today's episode is loaded with practical tips. Joining Rachelle is Melissah Douglas, director of Studio Maison Media and former principal of a Sydney real estate agency. Having been on both sides of real estate, selling and shooting, Melissah shares her insights on:👉 creating and running a business👉🏼 what buyers respond to when looking online👉🏽 what becomes the hero image👉🏾 to use AI or not?👉🏿 what are the biggest mistakes that sellers make👉 why landscaping can actually ruin your shoot👉🏻 is styling worth it?👉 easy fixes to make your home photograph better👉🏼 tips for preparing your house for sale👉🏽 what makes a home feel premiumConnect with Melissah: https://www.instagram.com/studiomaisonmedia/this is property is proudly brought to you by:Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.auSphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auJoin our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHJohn's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9MJohn & Rach unpack the 5 biggest mistakes property investors make (John's made all of them!) and what to do differently. Related episodes:🎧 439 John's 8 point property investing strategy - Apple | Spotifythis is property is proudly brought to you by:Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.auSphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auJoin our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHJohn's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9MIs your property Airbnb-worthy? John Pidgeon is joined by Sally Broad, co-founder of Airready, a short-term holiday rental management company based on Victoria's Surf Coast. They talk about:👉🏼 why Sally started the business👉🏽 how do you know if your property is Airbnb-ready?👉🏾 what impacts vacancy rates?👉🏿 how Sally scaled the business👉🏻 navigating local council👉 can any property become suitable for short stay holiday rental?👉🏼 Airready's fee structure👉🏽 the investor misconception about using an Airbnb property strategy👉🏾 where is the short-stay market heading?this is property is proudly brought to you by:Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.auSphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auJoin our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

Rachelle's & Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHJohn's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9MThis 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 climatethis is property is proudly brought to you by:Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.auSphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auJoin our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

Rachelle & Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHIn 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?this is property is proudly brought to you by:Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.auSphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auJoin our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHIn 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 buildsLearn more:https://firsthomebuyers.gov.au/https://www.firsthome.gov.au/this is property is proudly brought to you by:Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.auSphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auJoin our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty