As Australia’s post-Budget property debate shifts from fear to decision-making, Bushy Martin tackles the question now dominating investor conversations: what should you actually buy?

After weeks of headlines about negative gearing, CGT changes and the “death” of property investing, this episode cuts through the noise and reframes the conversation around what really matters — building the strongest usable net nest egg, not simply chasing the lowest tax bill.

Because the Budget hasn’t killed property investing, it has simply exposed weak investing.

In this final instalment of Bushy’s special post-Budget series, the conversation moves beyond policy panic and toward practical strategy. This is not another dense tax discussion. It is a real-world decision filter for investors trying to work out where to put their money in a changing market.

Bushy compares the major investment pathways now fighting for investor attention — established residential property, qualifying new builds, PPOR strategies, rentvesting, SMSFs, commercial property, ETFs, shares and speculative assets — through one consistent lens:

What genuinely builds sustainable freedom?

Along the way, he dismantles one of the biggest traps investors fall into during periods of change: confusing tax efficiency with wealth creation.

Because tax is not the meal, it’s the seasoning.

Bushy explains why established residential property is becoming harder to hold but is far from dead, why new builds may receive better treatment without automatically becoming better investments, and why investors chasing the latest “tax-effective” strategy risk creating long-term wealth problems instead of solving them.

He also dives into the realities many Australians are now wrestling with:
Is the PPOR really the best investment?
Does rentvesting still work?
Are SMSFs and commercial property genuine opportunities or simply the latest spruiker pivot?
Can shares and ETFs realistically compete with leveraged property investing for mainstream Australians?

At the centre of the episode is Bushy’s evergreen decision-making framework: B.E.S.T. N.E.S.T.

A practical investing filter designed to help Australians assess any opportunity, regardless of asset class, through the lens of holdability, sustainability, flexibility and real-life usability.

Because the real goal is not building the lowest tax bill, it is building the strongest life.

Timecoded Chapters

00:06:05 — Chapter 1: The Question Has Changed
00:12:51 — Chapter 2: The $750K Money Map
00:22:34 — Chapter 3: Established Residential Property
00:33:30 — Chapter 4: Qualifying New Builds
00:44:52 — Chapter 5: PPOR & Rentvesting
00:56:50 — Chapter 6: SMSF & Commercial Property
01:06:25 — Chapter 7: Shares, ETFs, CFDs & Crypto
01:16:38 — Chapter 8: B.E.S.T. N.E.S.T. Test
01:25:43 — Chapter 9: Action Map & Disclaimer

Key Takeaways
The Budget has not killed property investing — it has killed lazy, tax-dependent investing
Lowest tax does not automatically equal the best long-term outcome
Holdability is becoming the new investor edge
Established residential property is harder to hold, not dead
New builds only work if the underlying asset stacks up fundamentally
The PPOR is not automatically an investment strategy
Rentvesting still works with stronger modelling and buffers
SMSF and commercial property require sophistication, not hype
Shares and ETFs are complementary assets, not enemies of property
B.E.S.T. N.E.S.T. provides a timeless framework for smarter investing decisions

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Personal Solutions Session

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Find your Freedom Formula

Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!

Find out more https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course

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Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a Personal Solution Session with Bushy.

All the links and info are here: linktr.ee/propertyhubau

About Get Invested, a Property Hub show

Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential.

Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.

Subscribe now on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.

For business enquiries, email andrew@apiromarketing.com.

This content provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances.

As Australia&rsquo;s post-Budget property debate shifts from fear to decision-making, Bushy Martin tackles the question now dominating investor conversations: what should you actually buy?
After weeks of headlines about negative gearing, CGT changes and the &ldquo;death&rdquo; of property investing, this episode cuts through the noise and reframes the conversation around what really matters &mdash; building the strongest usable net nest egg, not simply chasing the lowest tax bill.
Because the Budget hasn&rsquo;t killed property investing, it has simply exposed weak investing.
In this final instalment of Bushy&rsquo;s special post-Budget series, the conversation moves beyond policy panic and toward practical strategy. This is not another dense tax discussion. It is a real-world decision filter for investors trying to work out where to put their money in a changing market.
Bushy compares the major investment pathways now fighting for investor attention &mdash; established residential property, qualifying new builds, PPOR strategies, rentvesting, SMSFs, commercial property, ETFs, shares and speculative assets &mdash; through one consistent lens:
What genuinely builds sustainable freedom?
Along the way, he dismantles one of the biggest traps investors fall into during periods of change: confusing tax efficiency with wealth creation.
Because tax is not the meal, it&rsquo;s the seasoning.
Bushy explains why established residential property is becoming harder to hold but is far from dead, why new builds may receive better treatment without automatically becoming better investments, and why investors chasing the latest &ldquo;tax-effective&rdquo; strategy risk creating long-term wealth problems instead of solving them.
He also dives into the realities many Australians are now wrestling with: Is the PPOR really the best investment? Does rentvesting still work? Are SMSFs and commercial property genuine opportunities or simply the latest spruiker pivot? Can shares and ETFs realistically compete with leveraged property investing for mainstream Australians?
At the centre of the episode is Bushy&rsquo;s evergreen decision-making framework:&nbsp;B.E.S.T. N.E.S.T.
A practical investing filter designed to help Australians assess any opportunity, regardless of asset class, through the lens of holdability, sustainability, flexibility and real-life usability.
Because the real goal is not building the lowest tax bill, it is building the strongest life.
Timecoded Chapters
00:06:05 &mdash; Chapter 1: The Question Has Changed 00:12:51 &mdash; Chapter 2: The $750K Money Map 00:22:34 &mdash; Chapter 3: Established Residential Property 00:33:30 &mdash; Chapter 4: Qualifying New Builds 00:44:52 &mdash; Chapter 5: PPOR &amp; Rentvesting 00:56:50 &mdash; Chapter 6: SMSF &amp; Commercial Property 01:06:25 &mdash; Chapter 7: Shares, ETFs, CFDs &amp; Crypto 01:16:38 &mdash; Chapter 8: B.E.S.T. N.E.S.T. Test 01:25:43 &mdash; Chapter 9: Action Map &amp; Disclaimer
Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li>The Budget has not killed property investing &mdash; it has killed lazy, tax-dependent investing</li>
<li>Lowest tax does not automatically equal the best long-term outcome</li>
<li>Holdability is becoming the new investor edge</li>
<li>Established residential property is harder to hold, not dead</li>
<li>New builds only work if the underlying asset stacks up fundamentally</li>
<li>The PPOR is not automatically an investment strategy</li>
<li>Rentvesting still works with stronger modelling and buffers</li>
<li>SMSF and commercial property require sophistication, not hype</li>
<li>Shares and ETFs are complementary assets, not enemies of property</li>
<li>B.E.S.T. N.E.S.T. provides a timeless framework for smarter investing decisions</li>
</ul>
Take the next step with Bushy
Personal Solutions Session
Get clarity and personalised guidance: <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12550363&amp;appointmentType=category:Let%27s%20Connect%20you%20with%20Bushy%20Martin%20%28PSS%2FPMS%29">Book now</a>
Property W.E.A.L.T.H Program - live now!
Be first to access discounts + free Module 1: <a href="https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth">Find out more</a> https://courses.bushymartin.com.au/property-wealth
Find your Freedom Formula
Success in property starts with your 'why', and then the 'what' and 'how'. Let me, Bushy Martin, lead you through it! Sign up for my Freedom Formula program. The first session is absolutely free, and it only takes around an hour!
<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">Find out more</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course">https://bushymartin.com.au/freedom-formula-course</a>
Subscribe to Property Hub for free now on your favourite podcast player.
Take the next step - connect, engage and get more insights with the<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> Property Hub</a> community at<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
Get property investment and wealth resources, and book a <a href="https://knowhowgroup.as.me/schedule/c660dda5/appointment/24325294/calendar/675356?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=24325294">Personal Solution Session</a> with Bushy.
All the links and info are here:<a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau"> linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>
About Get Invested, a Property Hub show
Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full &lsquo;self, health and wealth&rsquo; potential.
Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia&rsquo;s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.
Subscribe now on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-invested/id1363808121"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKuLEYZNG1jS8TMGStM0P"> Spotify</a> and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxTBfhLIAHCwgQUROmQBaDw"> YouTube</a> to get every Get Invested episode each week for free.
For business enquiries, email <a href="mailto:andrew@apiromarketing.com">andrew@apiromarketing.com</a>.
This content provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances.

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: <a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau">https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

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Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts.
Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested. 

RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week.

Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design. 

Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle.

Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week.

More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://channels.realty.com.au/realtytalk/

More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts

Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media. 

Business and partnership enquiries: antony@dm.org.au