Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.

In this episode, Shane and Luke tackle a question that’s suddenly everywhere:

Would you still buy an established property today if the negative gearing benefit is deferred?

Their answer? Yes — but it depends on your goals, your timeline, and the quality of the asset.

This conversation unpacks why negative gearing is only a moment in time, why growth still does the heavy lifting over the long term, and why chasing a tax outcome can be a dangerous way to build an investment strategy.

They also break down why established property still has a strong case, especially when land, location and asset quality are front and centre.

If you’ve been wondering whether the recent changes mean you need to completely rethink your property approach, this is a great place to start.

Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/

Timestamps

00:10 – Welcome to Friday Fundamentals
00:49 – The big question: would you still buy established property?
01:13 – Luke’s answer: yes, but it depends
01:45 – Why long-term goals still matter most
02:03 – PPOR maxing and future strategy
03:17 – Why Shane would still buy established property
04:09 – The buyer’s decision quadrant explained
04:24 – Why not all “tax-friendly” property is good property
05:00 – Negative gearing is a moment in time
05:39 – Final thoughts and send in your questions

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"I don't think it can get much worse for people trying to get their first property.”

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When you’re renovating, it’s easy to look at three quotes and feel your eyes drift straight to the cheapest one. Because surely cheaper means smarter... right?!

But as Three Birds Renovations share in this Throwback Tuesday snippet, the cheapest quote can sometimes end up costing you the most.

For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 181 | Tips from Three Birds Renovations on How to Create the Perfect Renovation, Survive It, and See a Return on Investment!

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