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In this Q&A, John and Rachelle chat about:

👉🏼 whether a Tasmanian single parent should invest on the mainland

👉🏽 mortgage-free & downsizing in 10 years, should I buy the downsizer now and rent it out?

👉🏾 advice for buyers who are purchasing house and land packages

👉🏿 dealing with high property manager turnover

👉 a couple in their 20s planning to upsize in 5-10years and turn their existing home into an investment

John's services mentioned in the episode:

New Builds | Envisage Property

Envisage Property First Home Buyer Package

Building construction contract reviews: https://www.carnelianprojects.com.au/

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

One of the biggest questions John and Rach have been asked since the federal budget has been: is rentvesting dead? In today's episode they chat about:

👉🏼 how rentvesting has helped people get into the market who couldn't otherwise

👉 Rach's own rentvesting origin story

👉🏽 how the property landscape has changed for rentvestors

👉🏾 3 client case studies of investors whose borrowing capacity reduced and how they pivoted

👉🏿 why different lenders are giving very different answers

👉🏻 how negative gearing has changed

👉 whose impacted most

👉🏽 could the changes to negative gearing end up being reversed?

👉🏾 where to from here?

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In this episode John & Rach chat about:

👉🏼 the changes to SMSF lending from 10 August 2026 for residential property and who it impacts

👉🏽 a first home buyer who missed out a property they really wanted

👉🏾 what is 'gazumping' and Rach's lesson for buyers

👉🏿 is the term 'forever home' redundant?

👉🏻 when should someone use a buyer's agent?

👉 a quickfire Q&A

Learn more about John's first home buyer package: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/

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In this episode John 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 outlook

Links mentioned in the chat:

Clarity call with John: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeon

Envisage Property buyer's agent service: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/

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

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

this is property is proudly brought to you by:

Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au

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

In 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 returns

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Negative 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.au

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Preparing 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 premium

Connect with Melissah: https://www.instagram.com/studiomaisonmedia/

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John & Rach unpack the 5 biggest mistakes property investors make (John's made all of them!) and what to do differently.

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