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439 Property Q&A: how CGT will work, investment property after age 50, best time to sell + more
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/
Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE
In today's episode Glen is joined by John Pidgeon, buyer's advocate, host of This Is Property and author of Sort Your Property Out and Build Your Future for a property deep dive and Q&A. They touch on:
π how capital gains tax will be calculated under the new changes pre and post July 2027
ππΌ negative gearing isn't gone - this is how it will work moving forward!
ππ½ turning a PPOR that was bought before the May budget into an investment property
ππΎ holding an investment property after 50 - what to consider
ππΏ when's the best time to sell a property?
ππ» should I move into my investment property or sell it?
π should I help my kids by purchasing and renting an investment property to them?
ππΌ can you avoid CGT by turning an investment property into your PPOR for 1-2 years?
ππΎ sell IP now in mid 50s and pay off the home or wait until no longer working for tax efficiency?
Resources mentioned in the chat:
Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/nCQD9RDebuw
12 Months to Retire Right by Glen James and Vince Scully: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE
Sort Your Property Out: And Build Your Future by Glen James and John Pidgeon: https://link.amazon/B045jKvnD
The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James and Rachelle Kroon: https://link.amazon/B09oz5Fal
Book a clarity call with John here: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeon/
Need help selling a property? Envisage Property Vendor's Advocate service: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/vendors-advocate-service
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Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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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443 The super sweet spot: is less super actually better?
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440 Centrelink Q&A: bereavement, gifting, super recontribution, carer payment + more
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53:14||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEJustin Bott from Services Australia joins Glen James to unpack the changes that took effect on 20 September and what it means for your pension. They touch on: π 12 Months to Retire Right is now on sale and available for pre-order!ππΌ the new increased age pension ratesππ½ living and travelling overseas & the pensionππΎ the new income and assets limits ππΏ key dates to review your pension eligibility if you don't currently qualifyππ» new Commonwealth Seniors Health Card income limits π the new deeming rates and what deeming is ππΌ investment properties & the pensionππ½ the updated value of sharesLearn more at servicesaustralia.gov.auSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.
438 Money in your 70s: optimising and protecting
01:06:24||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Β Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgERetirement planning doesnβt just happen once, itβs an ongoing process that changes as you move through your 50s, 60s and 70s. In this episode, Glen and financial adviser Martin McGrath discuss why your 70s are the decade to optimise and protect your wealth. They cover:π reviewing your Government entitlements regularlyππΌ key things to reviewππ½ reviewing pension draw down each yearππΎ the minimum pension payment by ageππΏ simplifying your affairsππ» recontribution and final contribution strategiesπ the Downsizer contribution explainedππΌ planning age cared needs earlyππ½ reviewing your estate planππΎ spending with confidenceππΏ leaving a legacy and helping adult kidsππ» action stepsMoney in your 60s: Apple | SpotifyMoney in your 50s: Apple | SpotifyAged Care planning case study: Apple | Spotify | YoutubeDownload the episode slides here: https://www.retireright.com.au/decadesSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.