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John Pidgeon & Rachelle Kroon
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    822 every first home buyer scheme & incentive (and how to stack them)

    09/06/2026 | 35 mins.
    Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH

    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/

    this is property is proudly brought to you by:
    Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au
    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au

    Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/

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    821 EOFY tax tips for business owners & property investors

    02/06/2026 | 37 mins.
    Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
    John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M

    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

    Related episodes:
    722 top tax tips for property investors: Apple | Spotify
    733 property structures explained: trusts, companies & super funds: Apple | Spotify

    this is property is proudly brought to you by:
    Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au
    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au

    Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/

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    820 rate rises, buyer's market & what the data is actually telling us with Eliza Owen

    26/05/2026 | 46 mins.
    Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
    John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M

    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/

    this is property is proudly brought to you by:
    Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au
    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au

    Join 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
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    what the tax changes mean for property investors

    25/05/2026 | 1h 16 mins.
    Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
    John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M

    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/

    this is property is proudly brought to you by:
    Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au
    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au

    Join 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
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    819 using equity vs saving cash, agent underquoting, help to buy + more

    19/05/2026 | 41 mins.
    Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH
    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?

    this is property is proudly brought to you by:
    Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au
    Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au

    Join 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
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Join John Pidgeon — property investor, coach, buyers’ advocate and author — and Rachelle Kroon, mortgage broker, investor, and founder of Sphere Home Loans, as they dive into all things property. From buying your first home to building a portfolio, they share practical insights, expert advice, and real-world stories. With guests from every corner of the property space, John and Rachelle will help you take your next step with clarity and confidence.Formerly my millennial property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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