Rent Until You Die?  Challenges to the Australian Property Dream

We hear it more and more: 'Property is so dear, it's impossible...so we are just going to give up now.' Today the author who coined the contentious line about renting forever if you never purchase a home explains his distinct point of view. Not everyone will agree.

We hear it more and more: 'Property is so dear, it's impossible...so we are just going to give up now.' Today the author who coined the contentious line about renting forever if you never purchase a home explains his distinct point of view. Not everyone will agree.

Financial adviser Bruce Brammall joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
Look again - Maybe you can buy that first home
Permanent residence - what you need to know
When the bank changes the rate you thought you agreed on
Negative gearing beyond property 

We hear it more and more: 'Property is so dear, it's impossible...so we are just going to give up now.' Today the author who coined the contentious line about renting forever if you never purchase a home explains his distinct point of view. Not everyone will agree.
Financial adviser Bruce Brammall joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Look again - Maybe you can buy that first home</li>
<li>Permanent residence - what you need to know</li>
<li>When the bank changes the rate you thought you agreed on</li>
<li>Negative gearing beyond property </li>
</ul>

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Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au. 

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at <a href="mailto:themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au">themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au</a>.&nbsp;

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Every week, The Australian's James Kirby delivers two power-packed episodes featuring in-depth analysis of property markets and smart money-making strategies.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.

Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

If you don't buy, you rent until you die ... discuss

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The Money Puzzle: Why commercial property is suddenly looking attractive

There is still a property sector where the outlook is improving, where yields are strong and anyone can negatively gear.

There is still a property sector where the outlook is improving, where yields are strong and anyone can negatively gear. Hey, you can even use borrowed funds in your Self-Managed Super Fund: It's time to take a second look at the commercial property sector.

James Gerrard of www.financialadviser.com.au joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The pros and cons of commercial property
Why Budget tax changes have lit up the sector
The best entry points for the everyday investor
Cash flow risk - the outstanding danger for new commercial property investors 

There is still a property sector where the outlook is improving, where yields are strong and anyone can negatively gear. Hey, you can even use borrowed funds in your Self-Managed Super Fund: It's time to take a second look at the commercial property sector.
James Gerrard of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.financialadviser.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.financialadviser.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784688870652000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3TmLzujEY4CIlUSzzz8FLe">www.financialadviser.com.au</a> joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The pros and cons of commercial property</li>
<li>Why Budget tax changes have lit up the sector</li>
<li>The best entry points for the everyday investor</li>
<li>Cash flow risk - the outstanding danger for new commercial property investors&nbsp; </li>
</ul>

Commercial property suddenly looks attractive: Should you go near it?

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The Money Puzzle podcast: The future of property investing  and adapting to the new budget realities

We are only beginning to digest the full impact of the Budget changes for residential property. In short, it will never be the same again. That doesn't mean you can't invest successfully, but it does mean you need to know the new rules.

We are only beginning to digest the full impact of the Budget changes for residential property.In short, it will never be the same again. That doesn't mean you can't invest successfully, but it does mean you need to know the new rules.

Cameron Kusher of Kusher Consulting joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The hunt for yield in residential property
Forget the interest-only loan
How long-term negatively geared investors will thrive
Taking a second look at commercial property 

We are only beginning to digest the full impact of the Budget changes&nbsp;for residential&nbsp;property.In short, it will never be the same again.&nbsp;That doesn't mean you can't invest successfully, but it does mean you need to know the new rules.
Cameron Kusher of Kusher Consulting joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The hunt for yield in residential property</li>
<li>Forget the interest-only loan</li>
<li>How long-term negatively geared investors will thrive</li>
<li>Taking a second look at commercial property&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Why property investing will never be the same again 

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The Money Puzzle podcast: Building a shock-proof investment portfolio 2026 strategies and market trends

Behind all the market jargon and sophisticated language of wealth managers, there is one gold rule for investors: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. It's time to dig deep on diversification and portfolio allocation.

Behind all the market jargon and sophisticated language of wealth managers, there is one gold rule for investors: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. It's time to dig deep on diversification and portfolio allocation.

Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The essentials of portfolio allocation 
Tactical portfolio shifts in 2026
The trouble with bonds
Why emerging markets are running hot 

Behind all the market jargon and sophisticated language of wealth managers, there is one gold rule for investors: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. It's time to dig deep on diversification and portfolio allocation.
Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The essentials of portfolio allocation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tactical portfolio shifts in 2026</li>
<li>The trouble with bonds</li>
<li>Why emerging markets are running hot&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Building a shock-proof investment portfolio 

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If you don't buy, you rent until you die ... discuss

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