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

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

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/

this is property is proudly brought to you by:
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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.

Related episodes:
🎧 439 John's 8 point property investing strategy - Apple | Spotify

this is property is proudly brought to you by:
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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

Is 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?

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