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Petrol prices, rate rises and uncertainty in the economy - is now the time to fix? John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon chat about:

👉🏼 the current economic landscape for property owners
👉🏽 how to prepare in a rising rate environment
👉🏾 what does fixing your loan mean
👉🏿 should you fix or not?
👉 fixing part of your loan
👉🏻 why fixing impacts offset accounts
👉🏼 what is a split loan?
👉🏾 considerations for investors
👉🏿 myths & tips for fixing loans

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What happens when you keep an investment loan interest-only for 10 years while focusing on paying off your home? John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon unpack a real case study, the numbers behind it, and the different options this couple now have at age 48.

👉🏼 the case study
👉🏽 how they stayed interest-only for 10 years
👉🏾 where they’re at now
👉🏿 why interest-only on investments gives options
👉🏻 what John & Rach would've done differently in their circumstances
👉 what should they do next?
👉🏼 what the couple have decided to do now that their home is mortgage-free
👉🏾 the biggest lessons from this couple's journey

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CGT reform is back in the headlines but who actually gets hit? In this episode, Rachelle Kroon and John Pidgeon break down the proposed changes, what they mean for investors, homeowners and renters and why some policies could make the housing shortage worse. They discuss:

👉🏼 the current CGT rules
👉🏽 why CGT reform is back on the table
👉🏾 Labor's proposed changes
👉🏿 The Green's proposed changes
👉🏻 who gets impacted across the market
👉 will this help or hurt the housing shortage?
👉🏼 impact on renters, homeowners, investors & people trying to get into the market
👉🏽 PICA’s proposed reform
👉🏾 John and Rachelle’s opinions
👉🏻 advice for new investors

Ben Kingsley on the potential CGT reform: https://youtu.be/m5zN82Dl0mg?si=4T8mGI-IsnRFgz46

This episode was recorded on 11 March 2026.

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In today's episode Rachelle & John are joined by Laura Valenti, managing director of McGrath North Lakes and board director at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland. With more than 20 years in property management Laura shares what really happens behind the scenes of managing investment properties and her top tips for investors. They touch on:

👉🏼 what is REIQ and its purpose?
👉🏽 challenges of running a large property management business
👉🏾 balancing landlords, tenants and legislation
👉🏿 advice for first time investors
👉🏻 vacancy rates and rental demand right now
👉 how investors can choose a good property manager
👉🏼 should your property manager be local?
👉🏿 outsourcing in property management
👉🏾 The Priority Project helping domestic violence survivors access rental housing

Learn more about The Priority Project: https://youtu.be/3Trx-mzGI18?si=QqgC7xd1zPb2lZS8

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-valenti-91823437/

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In this Q&A, John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon answer your questions and chat about:

👉🏼 buying a unit in a metro area vs house regionally
👉🏽 considerations for buying regionally
👉🏾 buying an IP with equity without involving your partner
👉🏿 optimising loan structure to make the cost to hold easier
👉🏻 accessing and using equity for a reno
👉 is serviceability for an IP different from a PPOR?
👉🏼 debt recycling explained
👉🏽 do a major reno on PPOR or smaller reno to afford IP

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