Rachelle's & Glen'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

This episode is for anyone considering buying their first property as an investment rather than a place to live, or if you already own your own home. Rachelle is joined by Glen James, host of money money money and co-author of their book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property available now. Rachelle & Glen chat about:

👉🏼 when's the right time to buy an investment?

👉🏽 is it still a good idea since the 2026 Federal Budget announced changes?

👉🏾 where to buy

👉🏿 performance growth

👉🏽 negative gearing changes and managing losses

👉🏻what to consider before buying a new build

👉 managing the emotional and practical risks

👉🏼 budgeting for costs - deposit, ongoing & maintenance

👉🏽 interest only or principle & interest?

👉🏾 using a buyer's agent - is it for you?

👉🏿 selecting good tenants

👉🏻 the very real disadvantage for solo buyers in this property climate

this is property is proudly brought to you by:

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

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

In this deep dive for first home buyers, Rachelle and Glen James from money money money unpack their new book The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property, walking through the full property buying process step by step. They talk about:

👉🏼 before you start looking

👉🏽 property research

👉🏾 making an offer & negotiating

👉🏿 putting down a deposit and the cooling off period

👉🏻 contracts & finance clauses

👉 building & pest inspections

👉🏼 the unconditional exchange

👉🏽 pre-settlement inspection

👉🏾 preparing for settlement day delays

👉🏿 navigating the emotions of buying

👉🏻 Govt schemes and incentives

👉 does off market = red flag?

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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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/

We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.