The first principles for buying property never change. Whether it's your first home or your first move as an investor, you need a pathway. But following this year's landmark federal budget, it will pay to know where the government is aiming to 'help' and where market distortions could create new risks.

Author and host of the 'Money, Money, Money' podcast, Glen James joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:

• The quick-start guide to your first property
• Looking at the home from an investor perspective
• Getting to know the home grants system
• Warning on new property after negative gearing changes