Most people think investing is about getting rich or buying nicer things. It isn’t.

This episode explores the real reason we invest: to create choice, time, and presence when life becomes unpredictable.

Investing isn’t about luxury or status — it’s about removing hesitation from the moments that matter most. It’s about having the resources to put people first, to make decisions without fear or regret, and to protect the most valuable asset we have: time.

Because life doesn’t give warnings. And the moment you need financial freedom is never the moment you can start building it.

This is a conversation about investing as a tool for living well — not someday, but when it counts.

See you on the inside. 

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IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: 
Why We Invest


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Most people think investing is about getting rich or buying nicer things. It isn&rsquo;t.
This episode explores the real reason we invest: to create choice, time, and presence when life becomes unpredictable.
Investing isn&rsquo;t about luxury or status &mdash; it&rsquo;s about removing hesitation from the moments that matter most. It&rsquo;s about having the resources to put people first, to make decisions without fear or regret, and to protect the most valuable asset we have: time.
Because life doesn&rsquo;t give warnings. And the moment you need financial freedom is never the moment you can start building it.
This is a conversation about investing as a tool for living well &mdash; not someday, but when it counts.
See you on the inside.&nbsp;
-- IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: <a href="https://youtu.be/aKZILZ0HY8k?si=czOLT4I-r683v6wh">Why We Invest</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/1zfo9QejloE?si=lmfFV23ZswooQ3Ve"></a>
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Why We Invest

A brief end-of-year note to say thank you for being part of The Investor Lab in 2025.

For tuning in, asking questions, and actually applying what we talk about. We hope the break gives you space to rest, reset, and recharge.

Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. We’ll see you in 2026.

A brief end-of-year note to say thank you for being part of The Investor Lab in 2025.
For tuning in, asking questions, and actually applying what we talk about. We hope the break gives you space to rest, reset, and recharge.
Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. We&rsquo;ll see you in 2026.

Thank You for 2025

Is the property market broken, or are you just playing by the old rules?

If you’re a buyer right now, you can feel it: the goalposts have moved. The strategies that worked in 2024 (and even early 2025) are now the exact reason buyers are getting stuck, outbid, or left behind.

In this state of the market episode, we’re welcoming back Sean Simpson (Dashdot's Head of Property), to round out the year & break down exactly what is happening on the ground as we head into 2026. We’re stripping away the headlines to look at the structural shifts in supply and the "hidden" traps catching smart buyers off guard.

Most importantly, we’re handing you the new playbook. This isn’t about waiting for the "right time" — it’s about having the right protocol to win in the toughest conditions we’ve seen in a decade.

In this episode:
Why the market feels "irrational" (and why it’s actually perfectly logical)
The supply lag and buyer pool data you haven't seen
Why your "common sense" negotiation tactics will cause you to lose in 2026
A step-by-step protocol to regain control and buy with confidence

Stop guessing. Start strategising.

See you on the inside. 


IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: 
State of the Market: How to Win in the Toughest Conditions in a Decade



MENTIONS:
Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze)
How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself
Need help with your finance strategy? Chat with the Callum and the team: 
http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall


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OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP: 
Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community 
Looking for a team to partner with you in your portfolio building journey? 
Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa
Need finance guidance? Chat with the Dashdot Finance team:
http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall
Build Your FREE Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder:
https://propertypathfinder.io
Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!
https://bit.ly/tilqs

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Catch Up On Recent Episodes:
Has APRA Killed Investment Lending? (What It Means for 2026)
What Most Property Investors Get Completely Wrong
The Brutal Truths About Property Investing for Cashflow Right Now
Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze)
How to Build a Portfolio That Works When the System Doesn’t
Australia's Property Market Is About To Explode (Here's Why)
Managing a Market Meltdown: What Smart Investors Do When Chaos Strikes 
Why You Feel Poorer Even as the World Gets Richer
AI, Housing & Money Printing: 3 Big Questions Shaping Your Financial Future 
Turning Property Wealth Into Retirement Income
The Great Melt-Up: When Trust in Money Dies 
The Illusion of Prosperity: Why Getting Ahead Feels Impossible 
First Home Guarantee Scheme, Property Scarcity, and Why It Matters for Everyone Else
NZ Property Market Crash: What Does It Mean For Australia?
Bitcoin vs Australian Real Estate
We Answer Everything: When You Have "Enough" Money, Why Cash Flow Is Dead & The Future of Money
Why You Need To Retire Earlier Than You Think
Beyond2030: The Prosperity Wave Most Investors Will Miss (Biggest Opportunity Ever)
Why Your Buyers Agent Might Be Leading You Into a Property Trap
How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself
The Coming US Debt Collapse (And What It Means For Australia) 
How to Help Everyone You Care About Win in the New Economy
How to Design a Life You Won't Regret in the Next 5 Years
How AI Will Change Your Economic Future 
AI Is Here: And Most People Aren't Ready
Is A Supercycle Coming? (Housing Market Outlook)
The Inner Game of Investing
Trusts & SMSFs: How Advanced Investors Are Rethinking Their Structures in 2025
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and What It Means For Your Portfolio
Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass
Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints
Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate
Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On?
The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You
Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits
Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It
Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance
Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know
Investment Strategies for 2025
Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit)
What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything 

-- 

Connect:
dashdot.com.au 
youtube.com/@theinvestorlab 
instagram.com/dashdotproperty
instagram.com/goosemcgrath
instagram.com/gabi.billing

Is the property market broken, or are you just playing by the old rules?
If you&rsquo;re a buyer right now, you can feel it: the goalposts have moved. The strategies that worked in 2024 (and even early 2025) are now the exact reason buyers are getting stuck, outbid, or left behind.
In this state of the market episode, we&rsquo;re welcoming back Sean Simpson (Dashdot's Head of Property), to round out the year &amp; break down exactly what is happening on the ground as we head into 2026. We&rsquo;re stripping away the headlines to look at the structural shifts in supply and the "hidden" traps catching smart buyers off guard.
Most importantly, we&rsquo;re handing you the new playbook. This isn&rsquo;t about waiting for the "right time" &mdash; it&rsquo;s about having the right protocol to win in the toughest conditions we&rsquo;ve seen in a decade.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Why the market feels "irrational" (and why it&rsquo;s actually perfectly logical)</li>
<li>The supply lag and buyer pool data you haven't seen</li>
<li>Why your "common sense" negotiation tactics will cause you to lose in 2026</li>
<li>A step-by-step protocol to regain control and buy with confidence</li>
</ul>
Stop guessing. Start strategising.
See you on the inside.&nbsp;
 IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.
--
WATCH ON YOUTUBE:&nbsp; <a href="https://youtu.be/AyBYbZU-bwM?si=9LrLtOddZaxcrbAi">State of the Market: How to Win in the Toughest Conditions in a Decade</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theinvestorlab"></a> <a href="https://youtu.be/1zfo9QejloE?si=lmfFV23ZswooQ3Ve"></a>
 MENTIONS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/_8rTmruyACc?si=0QV69_RV4xW1pZXX">Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/qJ4KZqd5FAQ?si=lu3aVG1kRKrAer0P">How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself</a></li>
<li>Need help with your finance strategy? Chat with the Callum and the team:&nbsp; <a href="http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall">http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall</a></li>
</ul>
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<ol>
<li>Join the conversation: <a href="https://theinvestorlab.circle.so/join?invitation_token=223037761a53a5963252a2eae4268d6d62ef26a9-8b530745-2474-41bd-8b7c-e33dc5c0c811">The Investor Lab Community</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Looking for a team to partner with you in your portfolio building journey? Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa">https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa</a></li>
<li>Need finance guidance?&nbsp;Chat with the Dashdot Finance team: <a href="http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall">http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall</a></li>
<li>Build Your FREE Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder: <a href="https://propertypathfinder.io">https://propertypathfinder.io</a></li>
<li>Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! <a href="https://bit.ly/tilqs">https://bit.ly/tilqs</a></li>
</ol>
&ndash;
Catch Up On Recent Episodes:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/UjsCTXitO48?si=BBONm_T6J8kBo4OS">Has APRA Killed Investment Lending? (What It Means for 2026)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/7F5c9xifVS0?si=rMXycnaGeYe5dCsG">What Most Property Investors Get Completely Wrong</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/wJCJYi_t0HI?si=TzUUkOu9dcizK683">The Brutal Truths About Property Investing for Cashflow Right Now</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/_8rTmruyACc?si=cq9EjBQzDbvCdrbM">Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze)</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/_8rTmruyACc?si=cq9EjBQzDbvCdrbM"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/z5-ZbFNC80Y?si=vQ4XQZKTGfvKmVJs">How to Build a Portfolio That Works When the System Doesn&rsquo;t</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Vtqij0VNzDQ?si=d-98izJJr1ZZ3AUg">Australia's Property Market Is About To Explode (Here's Why)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/C5J1sBLPQ88?si=92jFz7WK0Y9-punH">Managing a Market Meltdown: What Smart Investors Do When Chaos Strikes</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/oyBRsMeMwPs?si=Dp9kgOhtjEFskvO5">Why You Feel Poorer Even as the World Gets Richer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/nPqE3SrQToo?si=bGakpRp65sP_HJVQ">AI, Housing &amp; Money Printing: 3 Big Questions Shaping Your Financial Future</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/v75IJ4BI5zM?si=ePsVI0rcNaY7QFvK">Turning Property Wealth Into Retirement Income</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/8OvaWsC8t3E?si=3NQS3_6uHsFov6op">The Great Melt-Up: When Trust in Money Dies</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch/jVbtI35q-C0?si=hCy-zZPdegf74NxQ">The Illusion of Prosperity: Why Getting Ahead Feels Impossible</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/41vl5WgEpUk?si=U_j0T8vQGHSLH4Hc"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/41vl5WgEpUk?si=U_j0T8vQGHSLH4Hc">First Home Guarantee Scheme, Property Scarcity, and Why It Matters for Everyone Else</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Vz8iKhPQmtU?si=3QCTqTV00IkxTQQf"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Vz8iKhPQmtU?si=3QCTqTV00IkxTQQf">NZ Property Market Crash: What Does It Mean For Australia?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/uR5qiclTwlc?si=gPOPwoR7Q0AbgjVe">Bitcoin vs Australian Real Estate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/z3wK_WvumGY?si=--dsVz2xEKOvHbJX">We Answer Everything: When You Have "Enough" Money, Why Cash Flow Is Dead &amp; The Future of Money</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/_DL66ZT_EMw?si=i0FocASPIaKYcBcG">Why You Need To Retire Earlier Than You Think</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/lN7J7XMKg_s?si=VofXEiN98RIQwXVu"></a><a href="https://youtu.be/lN7J7XMKg_s?si=VofXEiN98RIQwXVu">Beyond </a><a href="https://youtu.be/lN7J7XMKg_s?si=VofXEiN98RIQwXVu">2030: The Prosperity Wave Most Investors Will Miss (Biggest Opportunity Ever)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/L6bISq-g7dc?si=WW-JbCF9RozXD5OW">Why Your Buyers Agent Might Be Leading You Into a Property Trap</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/qJ4KZqd5FAQ?si=FbwroRYZte9uTQQa">How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/0sUThR39IyI?si=BVFlM_0NOEv7JT77">The Coming US Debt Collapse (And What It Means For Australia)</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/0sUThR39IyI?si=e-GkOqg0KKpFLJaP">How to Help Everyone You Care About Win in the New Economy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/_PhsvTfOxJQ">How to Design a Life You Won't Regret in the Next 5 Years</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/xZsqnfcuU9w?si=a_NzBbLNs5BLkyDz">How AI Will Change Your Economic Future</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/X1nDYHHtv00?si=2Gn1W5PsAZl8oy7M">AI Is Here: And Most People Aren't Ready</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/VNlXB3qEhqQ?si=FWDJnZk1IB2Ufh6u">Is A Supercycle Coming? (Housing Market Outlook)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/cHKxGK5O3W4?si=MOzC3TidxKPyOVhN">The Inner Game of Investing</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/W4AgKFhyMW0?si=8cpbfvWt3qqC-s_j">Trusts &amp; SMSFs: How Advanced Investors Are Rethinking Their Structures in 2025</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/cOCsUjucTlY?si=1dwqkJuaTS6tj-tR">Tariffs, Trade Wars, and What It Means For Your Portfolio</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/N1HSRv_DeSY?si=gfC7sM9gzwKoS7hv">Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/1zfo9QejloE?si=lmfFV23ZswooQ3Ve">Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/VrIInoLfZWE?si=2TgAZsBr60zVQ-iY">Winning the Investment Game: How to Set &amp; Beat Your Hurdle Rate</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/mNlEEIq1dPg?si=wjkkq2BGircmCudx">Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? &ndash; What&rsquo;s REALLY Going On?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/ZJGgxy0RhOI?si=UhBcznujTuNfvbQP">The RBA Just Changed the Game &mdash; Here&rsquo;s What It Means for You</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/gVM0xAYBzwE?si=1b6BoRbirXwXqeNn">Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/XkNvBPDfmlI?si=J3zUJBx0hD5we6ea">Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/2PwTeF80QIA?si=Pfgt_buSbR2RwRax">Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/q-ax_rnISFQ?si=VCN3I88UGbNotbud">Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/pVz1Ns2V_cw?si=ndC9ovWVdSRyKrxi">Investment Strategies for 2025</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/D_vC4kD5ckM?si=GPWzVXPzkrPSU4yX">Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/WlmKKv458k4?si=c15pTP_mog8FSAaS">What You Don&rsquo;t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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State of the Market: How to Win in the Toughest Conditions in a Decade

APRA has announced a new round of lending changes, including updates to DTI rules — and the headlines are loud.

But what do these changes actually mean for the Australian property market?
And more importantly… what do they mean for your as an investor or homebuyer heading into 2026?

In today’s episode, Callum's back as we break down:
what APRA has introduced
who is most likely to feel the impact
how banks and lenders may respond
the flow-on effects for borrowing power and strategy
how the market has reacted to similar interventions in the past
and what to consider as you plan your next move

No hype. No panic.
Just a clear, grounded conversation about how these changes shape the road ahead — and what to be aware of as the lending landscape evolves.

If you’ve been wondering “what does this actually mean?”, this episode is for you.

See you on the inside. 


IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.

--

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: 
Has APRA Killed Investment Lending? (What It Means for 2026)



MENTIONS:
Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze)
How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself
Need help with your finance strategy? Chat with the Callum and the team: 
http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall


----

OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP: 
Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community 
Looking for a team to partner with you in your portfolio building journey? 
Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa
Need finance guidance? Chat with the Dashdot Finance team:
http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall
Build Your FREE Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder:
https://propertypathfinder.io
Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!
https://bit.ly/tilqs

–

Catch Up On Recent Episodes:
What Most Property Investors Get Completely Wrong
The Brutal Truths About Property Investing for Cashflow Right Now
Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze)
How to Build a Portfolio That Works When the System Doesn’t
Australia's Property Market Is About To Explode (Here's Why)
Managing a Market Meltdown: What Smart Investors Do When Chaos Strikes 
Why You Feel Poorer Even as the World Gets Richer
AI, Housing & Money Printing: 3 Big Questions Shaping Your Financial Future 
Turning Property Wealth Into Retirement Income
The Great Melt-Up: When Trust in Money Dies 
The Illusion of Prosperity: Why Getting Ahead Feels Impossible 
First Home Guarantee Scheme, Property Scarcity, and Why It Matters for Everyone Else
NZ Property Market Crash: What Does It Mean For Australia?
Bitcoin vs Australian Real Estate
We Answer Everything: When You Have "Enough" Money, Why Cash Flow Is Dead & The Future of Money
Why You Need To Retire Earlier Than You Think
Beyond2030: The Prosperity Wave Most Investors Will Miss (Biggest Opportunity Ever)
Why Your Buyers Agent Might Be Leading You Into a Property Trap
How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself
The Coming US Debt Collapse (And What It Means For Australia) 
How to Help Everyone You Care About Win in the New Economy
How to Design a Life You Won't Regret in the Next 5 Years
How AI Will Change Your Economic Future 
AI Is Here: And Most People Aren't Ready
Is A Supercycle Coming? (Housing Market Outlook)
The Inner Game of Investing
Trusts & SMSFs: How Advanced Investors Are Rethinking Their Structures in 2025
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and What It Means For Your Portfolio
Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass
Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints
Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate
Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On?
The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You
Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits
Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It
Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance
Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know
Investment Strategies for 2025
Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit)
What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything 

-- 

Connect:
dashdot.com.au 
youtube.com/@theinvestorlab 
instagram.com/dashdotproperty
instagram.com/goosemcgrath
instagram.com/gabi.billing

APRA has announced a new round of lending changes, including updates to DTI rules &mdash; and the headlines are loud.
But what do these changes actually mean for the Australian property market? And more importantly&hellip; what do they mean for your as an investor or homebuyer heading into 2026?
In today&rsquo;s episode, Callum's back as we break down:
<ul>
<li>what APRA has introduced</li>
<li>who is most likely to feel the impact</li>
<li>how banks and lenders may respond</li>
<li>the flow-on effects for borrowing power and strategy</li>
<li>how the market has reacted to similar interventions in the past</li>
<li>and what to consider as you plan your next move</li>
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No hype. No panic. Just a clear, grounded conversation about how these changes shape the road ahead &mdash; and what to be aware of as the lending landscape evolves.
If you&rsquo;ve been wondering &ldquo;what does this actually mean?&rdquo;, this episode is for you.
See you on the inside.&nbsp;
 IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.
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