The Federal Budget just changed the property market overnight, and the government is calling it a win for first home buyers. If you're a first home buyer, you're probably seeing a lot of headlines and wondering what it actually means for you and your plans.

In this episode, Jack Elliott and Chris Bates break down the major budget announcements and what they mean for the property market. We talk through the changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, how investors are likely to respond, what this means for house prices and competition, and most importantly what it all means for you as a first home buyer.

Whether you're actively looking at properties right now, still in the planning stage, or you've recently purchased, this episode covers what you need to know and how to think about moving forward.

In this episode:

🔑 The major budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax

🔑 How investors are likely to respond and what that means for competition

🔑 Which types of properties and markets will feel these changes the most

🔑 The tools and data you can use to check if an area is investor-heavy

🔑 What first home buyers should be doing right now whether actively looking or still planning

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction: What the Federal Budget Means for First Home Buyers

04:04 - What Was Actually Announced in the Budget

08:17 - How Investors Will Respond to These Changes

19:18 - What This Means for House Prices

22:24 - Should Active Buyers Hold Off or Keep Going?

26:05 - Asset Quality and Property Selection Right Now

38:45 - What This Means If You're Still Renting

41:11 - The 5% Deposit Scheme and Help to Buy Promotion

43:48 - If You've Already Purchased Your First Home

44:23 - Interest Rates and What Happens From Here

Free Resources

Open Stats Tool - Property Data

Census - Property Data

Download Your Federal Budget 20206 Resource

Mentioned Episodes:

Episode 6 | Unlocking Asset Quality: How to Choose the Right Property as a First Home Buyer

Episode 26 | Unlocking the Federal Government ‘Help to Buy’ Shared Equity Scheme

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