Looking for a daily update on creating the wealth of your dreams? Do you want property investment explained in a simple language? Do you want to learn it whilst sipping on your coffee? Then you’re in the right place! Join me for a daily coffee and chat about all things wealth. With a strong focus on real estate wealth, you’ll cut through the confusion and overwhelm that stops most people in their investment tracks. For the live edition of the episode, where I can answer your questions live, ...
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Financial worlds collide when real estate and finance expert Jason Whitton catches up with banking, equity and financial markets expert Andy Fenton. Coming together for a glass of vino, Wealth, Wine and Wisdom - more wine than anything else - is a relaxed retrospective look back at what’s been happening this week in the world of wealth, and what might happen next week and beyond. Andy Fenton is Managing Director at Fenton Financial. Jason Whitton is co-founder of Positive Real Estate.
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Welcome to The Wealth Faculty, where you and I go on an adventure, a journey in discovering what is the true meaning of wealth. The Wealth Faculty has two intentions. Firstly, we focus on the faculty that you bring to life - your physical, mental and emotional faculties. Secondly, the idea of creating wealth for yourself into the future requires a team - a faculty of advisors. One thing I can tell you, this thing called wealth is a marathon, not a sprint. The people you rely on to help you w ...
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MINDRAKER: BACKGROUND ANGER is an eight-episode sci-fi mystery podcast – a surreal tale of love and betrayal, wrapped in an existential meditation on man’s relationship with the forces at war within himself. Mankind is under attack. Alien beings have invaded the collective unconscious, influencing unsuspecting victims to act on their darkest instincts. Maru, a seemingly average man, is burdened by his clandestine duty as a psychic soldier in the fight against the ruthless invaders. But his d ...
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Will the election change anything for investors?
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Why Diversification is Your Best Investment Strategy in 2025
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22:17In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Senior Financial Adviser Alex dives into the only thing investors can truly control—asset allocation. Using Tesla’s surprising stock rally after poor earnings as a real-world example, Alex unpacks how market logic can defy investor expectations and why a diversified portfolio is essential. Whether you're all-in on pro…
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Bought Property During COVID? Here's What Happened Next in Brisbane’s Rental Market!
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14:18In today’s episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cass unpacks the remarkable capital and rental growth seen in Brisbane's Chermside since 2022—specifically for investors who purchased during the COVID era. Discover how values have surged by up to $250K and rents climbed as much as $200 per week in just a few years. Cass also shares essential insights on …
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How to Pay Less Tax on Property Investments in Australia
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12:15In today's Wealth Coffee Chat, tax financial advisor Anthony Wolfenden dives into tax-efficient strategies for Australian property investors. Learn how different entities—individuals, companies, trusts, and superannuation—affect your tax obligations and how choosing the right structure can save you thousands. Discover the two tax-free vehicles ever…
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Tariffs, Bonds & Property: How Global Markets Could Impact Your Portfolio
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15:48In this Wealth Coffee Chat, Senior Financial Advisor Alex from the 6-Star Team breaks down how global market shifts—particularly the US-China tariff battle and bond market volatility—can ripple through your property and investment strategy. With sudden equity swings and rising bond yields, it's never been more critical to stay grounded in a long-te…
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How This Simple Renovation Unlocked $8K in Extra Rent
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18:00In today’s episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we dive into a real-life client success story from our Property Management team. Discover how a strategic renovation in Brisbane turned a tired townhouse into a high-demand rental — increasing returns by over $8,000 annually! Cass and guest Dean break down the before-and-after transformation, share the exa…
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Smart Tax Planning Strategies Every Property Investor Needs Before June 30
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11:53It's Tax Tuesday, and Anthony Wolfenden is here to walk you through the must-know strategies for effective tax planning as we near the end of the financial year. Discover why April is the prime time to act, what documentation you need, and how to use payroll variations and deductions to your advantage. Learn how to minimise capital gains tax, maxim…
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The 3 Biggest Wealth Killers in Australia
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21:51In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Jason Whitton delivers a fiery breakdown of the three biggest threats to your financial future: banks, the ATO, and politicians. With Australia heading into an election, he exposes the hidden costs and short-sighted policies wrapped in “voter-friendly” housing incentives — like tax-deductible mortgages and 5% deposit …
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How to Unlock Hidden Rate Discounts and Save Thousands on Your Mortgage
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13:04In today’s episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we reveal how property investors can save tens of thousands simply by reviewing and renegotiating their home loan interest rates. Cang shares insider strategies used by brokers and seasoned investors to negotiate better deals—even without refinancing. Plus, hear the latest updates on HEX debt changes, APRA…
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How Tariffs & Market Volatility Could Impact Property & Passive Income in 2025
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21:18In today's Wealth Coffee Chat, we unpack the latest global market volatility triggered by Trump's new reciprocal tariffs and how it’s affecting investment strategy, interest rates, and property markets. Discover the ripple effects on supply chains, gold, and crypto, and what savvy investors can do now to stay ahead. We also spotlight the upcoming P…
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Major Changes to QLD Rental Applications: What Property Investors Must Know
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12:50Big changes are coming for Queensland landlords and property managers from May 1st with the rollout of Stage 2 rental reforms. In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Cass breaks down the upcoming changes to rental application forms under the RTA's new regulations. From restrictions on what questions landlords can ask, to privacy concerns with shared applic…
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How Salary Sacrificing Can Supercharge Your Property Investment Strategy
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13:21In this Wealth Coffee Chat, Daniel McPherson from Positive Tax Solutions dives deep into the often-overlooked strategy of salary sacrificing and how it can significantly impact your financial future. Learn how smart structuring—like Novated leases and super contributions—can slash your tax bill, increase your savings, and improve your borrowing pow…
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The 3 Phases of Property Investment Success: Acquisition, Consolidation & Legacy
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22:24In today's Wealth Coffee Chat, Jason Whitton unpacks the three critical phases every property investor must understand: Acquisition, Consolidation, and Lifestyle/Legacy. Learn how to build wealth using the "Three Lanes of Wealth", deploy the "Seven Plans", and assemble your Six-Star Team to navigate your journey. From buying your first five propert…
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Game-Changing Mortgage Hack: Boost Your Borrowing with Debt Recycling!
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10:55In today’s Finance Friday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, we break down a powerful debt recycling strategy that can significantly improve your borrowing capacity and reduce non-deductible debt. Learn how to smartly use funds in your offset account to convert bad debt into good debt while staying compliant with ATO and lending requirements. Plus, he…
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Trump Liberation Day: What His New Tariffs Mean for Aussie Investors
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20:08Donald Trump has dropped a political bombshell with new global tariffs—including a total ban on Australian beef imports to the US. In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, the team unpacks how this sudden trade shift could ripple through global markets and impact Aussie investors. From market volatility to inflationary pressure and long-term diversification …
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The Hidden Costs in Your Lease Agreement: Are You Protected as a Landlord?
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16:56Are you across the fine print of your lease agreement? In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cass from Positive Real Estate’s 6-star Property Management team breaks down key clauses every property investor must understand to avoid costly mistakes. From emergency repair protocols to rental increases, water compliance, and pet clauses, Cass walks t…
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Why Property Investors Shouldn’t Rely on the Government
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7:30In today’s Tax Tuesday Wealth Coffee Chat, Anthony Wolfenden dissects the underwhelming 2025 Federal Budget and its limited impact on property investors. With lacklustre tax cuts and no substantial reforms on housing, infrastructure, or climate, investors are left questioning what's really changing. Anthony also dives into the rising gap between Re…
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Are you falling for one of the biggest property myths in Australia? In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Positive Real Estate coaches Jared Redman and Fadi Najjar team up to debunk the top 10 most common property investment myths—from the illusion of "one property market" to the belief that "cash flow is king." Whether you're a beginner or seaso…
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First home buyers: How to get started the right way
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17:59Thinking about buying your first home or diving into property investment in 2025? In this episode, Damian Hauser and Sarah Shome from Positive Money break down everything first-time buyers need to know—from understanding your finances and borrowing power, to exploring government grants like stamp duty exemptions and the Help to Buy scheme. They als…
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Housing Budget 2025: Can Australia build 1.2 Million Homes?
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10:33In today’s fiery Wealth Coffee Chat, Jason dives into the 2025 Federal Budget’s bold housing claims — including the government’s promise to build 1.2 million homes. With construction costs soaring, builders going bust, and contradictory foreign investment policies, Jason unpacks why these promises may be more fiction than fact. Discover why propert…
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Maximise Your Tax Deductions: The Investor’s Guide to Interest Deductibility
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14:53In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, we dive deep into the world of interest deductibility—a must-know strategy for property investors looking to optimise their tax position and grow their portfolio smarter. From understanding deductible vs. non-deductible interest to structuring your loans correctly, we unpack essential tactics including construction lo…
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Stick to the Plan, Not the Mood: The #1 Secret to Long-Term Property Success
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15:20Ever feel like giving up on your property investment journey because it "just doesn’t feel right"? In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Jason Whitton shares a powerful mindset shift learned from some of the world's top coaches: stick to the plan, not the mood. Discover why emotions are often your worst advisor and how staying disciplined with yo…
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LMI Waivers Just Got Easier: What Property Investors Need to Know Now
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7:44In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, we break down major changes to lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) waivers that could fast-track your property journey—especially if you’re in the medical, legal, or emergency services fields. Learn how new LMI policies from CBA and NAB could help you or someone you know borrow up to 90% without the costly insurance prem…
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Changes to Super is coming in 2025 - What you need to know
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17:28Big changes are coming to superannuation in 2025—are you ready? In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Alex from Positive Real Estate’s financial planning team breaks down the upcoming increases to the Super Guarantee and Total Super Balance cap. Discover what these updates mean for your salary, your retirement planning, and your tax strategy. Whether you'…
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New Build Defects? Here’s What Every Property Investor Must Know!
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15:35Are you facing issues with your new build investment property? In this Property Management Wednesday episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Kat Shostan breaks down the most common types of building defects and what every property investor needs to do when they arise. From roller door failures to paintwork imperfections, learn why defects are inevitable, h…
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This hidden tax could cost property investors thousands
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10:47In this Tax Tuesday episode, Anthony Wolfenden uncovers the often-overlooked Div 293 tax—a sneaky surcharge from the ATO that can sting high-income earners after a property sale. If you’ve made a capital gain and contributed to super, this hidden tax could cost you up to $4,500 without warning. Learn how Div 293 is triggered, how it’s calculated, a…
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How first home buyers can save $60k and get a free house
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16:17Big news for first home buyers! In today’s episode, Jason dives into the game-changing government grants and stamp duty exemptions across Australia—some states are offering up to $60,000 in combined savings. From Queensland’s $30K grant to zero stamp duty in Victoria, Jason breaks down how savvy buyers can leverage these incentives to get into the …
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What is an SMSF and how can you successfully use them?
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8:40Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are powerful tools in your property investing journey—but they don’t work without the right team. In today’s episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we dive into the crucial professionals you need to set up an SMSF and unlock borrowing potential. Discover how the wealthy use a “family office” approach to align accountants, …
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Protecting your portfolio: 3 risk mitigation tools
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16:15In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Jason unpacks the top three risk management essentials every property investor needs to safeguard their portfolio. From tenant troubles to natural disasters, discover how a great property manager, the right insurance, and a well-funded buffer account can protect you when things go wrong. Learn why proactive planning b…
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What if you could get the benefits of a high-net-worth family office—without the seven-figure price tag? In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Daniel McPherson from Positive Tax breaks down how everyday Aussies can replicate the power of a cohesive professional team. Learn why aligning your planner, broker, accountant and strategist can unlock smarter wea…
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What Property Investors Must Know Before Applying for a Loan
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14:59In today’s special Finance Friday episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cang is joined by members of Positive’s six-star team live from the Positive Money team, live from the Exit Plan. The team deep-dives into the real impacts of casual and contract income on your borrowing power, sharing real client scenarios, loan preparation tips, and lender insights…
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Wear & Tear vs. Tenant Damage: What Landlords Must Know
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13:04In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chat, Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus discusses the critical differences between wear and tear and tenant damage in property management. Cass walks us through the importance of understanding these concepts for landlords to effectively manage their properties and maintain good relationships with tenants. Cass covers best…
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In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Anthony Wolfenden from Positive Tax Solutions discusses the intricacies of capital gains tax (CGT) and its implications for property investors in Australia. Anthony walks us through the importance of understanding CGT as an income tax rather than a capital gains tax and outlines strategies to mitigate its imp…
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Here’s How Much Income You Need for a Comfortable Retirement
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18:06In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Positive Real Estate founder Jason Whitton discusses the importance of real estate investing and retirement planning. Jason walks us through the need for a substantial income during retirement, arguing that the average figures provided by the government are nowhere near enough! 70k a year for retirement? No w…
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What do you do when you get a low property valuation?
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13:59In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cang Dang from Positive Money walks us through the recent developments in the mortgage and property market, including rate drops, stamp duty concessions for first home buyers in Queensland and the challenges of low property valuations. You need to prepare yourself, financially and mentally for property purcha…
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Having the Wrong Property Manager Could Send You to Court. A True Story
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14:30In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus discusses the critical role of property managers in real estate investment and the potential legal pitfalls that can arise from poor management. Cass shares with us a cautionary tale about a landlord facing legal action due to the negligence of their property manager, emphasising t…
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What is Capital Gains Tax and when do I pay it?
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13:06In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Anthony Wolfenden from Positive Tax Solutions discusses the intricacies of capital gains tax, particularly focusing on its implications for property investors in Australia. Anthony walks us through how capital gains tax functions as an income tax, the importance of planning for tax consequences when selling a…
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There are 9 keys pieces to the ultimate Wealth System
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How the RBA’s interest rate reduction will affect your mortgage repayments
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13:37In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Damien Hauser discusses the recent reduction in interest rates and its implications for personal finances. Damien walks us through the importance of understanding how this change can affect mortgage repayments, refinancing options and overall financial planning. How important is it to communicate with your br…
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Here’s How Australia’s Housing Supply Issues Will Affect Real Estate
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21:39In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Brennan Latimer, the Director of R&W Plus walks us through the rapid changes in the local real estate market that are set to come our way over the next 5 years. By the end of 2025, Australia’s population will grow by over 1 million; will this affect the housing market? What are governments doing to help the p…
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Repairs vs Improvements: What can landlords claim with the ATO?
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12:37In this Tax Tuesday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, Daniel Macpherson from Positive Tax Solutions discusses the critical distinctions between repairs and improvements in property investment, emphasising their implications for tax deductions. In the eyes of the ATO are repairs and improvements the same? Or do they each have their own unique and comp…
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The Major Banks Have Dropped Fixed Rates. Now What Do We Do?
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8:43In this Finance Friday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cang Dang from Positive Money discusses the implications of interest rate changes on loans, the importance of understanding loan repayments and the potential pitfalls of financial hardship agreements with lenders. You need vigilance when dealing with banks and always consult with brokers to nav…
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How to Generate Wealth From the Property Cycle - With Sam Saggers
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24:18In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chat, Sam Saggers from Positive Real Estate discusses the current state of the real estate market, focusing on the property cycle, economic indicators, and the dynamics of belief versus value in property investment. Sam walks us through the importance of understanding employment rates, inflation, and supply issues i…
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This 1 Thing Could Negatively Affect Your Property’s Rent
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15:04Welcome to Property Management Wednesday’s! In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus discusses the importance of understanding tenant demand and how floor plans can significantly influence rental success. Cass walks us through some tips on how to secure tenants faster by avoiding common pitfalls related to property presen…
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Unlocking the Power of Trusts in Property Investing
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14:33In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Daniel McPherson from the Positive Tax Solutions team discusses the intricacies of trusts, particularly discretionary trusts and their relevance in property investing. What are the benefits they offer? Asset protection, tax minimisation, and increased borrowing capacity. Do you want to know more? Let’s Wealth…
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What Do You Do When You Hit a Wall Trying to Buy Property?
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15:40In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Tabitha Bright from Positive Real Estate’s adviser team discusses the critical phase of consolidation in property investment, emphasising the challenges investors face, such as financial barriers and market fears. Tab shares some personal experiences and insights on navigating these challenges, highlighting t…
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When Is the Right Time to Refinance Your Home Loan?
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8:51In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cang Dang from Positive Money discusses the importance of refinancing home loans, especially in the context of changing interest rates and personal financial situations. What are the key signs that indicate it may be time to refinance? It all depends on financial circumstances, the length of time since the lo…
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Do Discounts Exist in the Australian Property Market?
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21:11Can you create INSTANT equity from your property investment purchases? Absolutely you can. In this video Positive Real Estate’s Jason Whitton breaks down the step-by-step blueprint to generating instant equity from property discounts, as well as walking us through the multitude of ways that investors can find great discounts on their purchases. How…
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Can You Earn $200K a Year and Pay Zero Income Tax? Yes You Can.
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21:54In Australia you’re constantly playing the game of tax; what’s that? It’s the back and forth between you and the ATO, the push and shove as you attempt to legally keep the money you earned in your own pocket. In this video, Jason Whitton from Positive Real Estate walks us through ‘The Rule of 30’, that is, the ways that everyday Australians can adj…
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