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The 5 Biggest Myths About Australia’s Property Market Revealed
Need a hand? Need some help sourcing your next investment property?  👉Book a Free Call with Aaron: https://bit.ly/4f0Yadu Looking for some investment minded lending strategies? 👉 Book a Free Call with Brad: https://bit.ly/43lwpYX  The 5 Biggest Myths About Australia’s Property Market Revealed In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East (award-winning mortgage broker) and Aaron Downie (buyers agent & investor) bust the 5 biggest Australian property myths for 2025—and show how to avoid costly mistakes. If you’ve heard you must have a 20% deposit, that capital cities always outperform, that negative gearing is a smart strategy by itself, that buying off-the-plan is “safe”, or that all debt is bad… this episode is for you. 🔍 What you’ll learn: 🏦 20% Deposit Myth & LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance): How first-home buyers can use 5% deposits, Home Guarantee Scheme, and Shared Equity Scheme (from Jan 2026) to get in sooner—plus when LMI can make sense in high-growth areas. 🌆 Capital Cities vs Regional Markets: Why regional Australia (e.g., Newcastle, Ballarat, Bendigo, Wagga, Dubbo) can outperform Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane in certain cycles. 💰 Tax Saving ≠ Investment Strategy: The limits of negative gearing and why cash flow, yield, and long-term capital growth matter more.  🏗️ Off-the-Plan Risks: Pricing for “two years ahead”, valuation shortfalls, rent + mortgage overlap, and when short settlement windows can work. 📈 Good Debt vs Bad Debt: Why owner-occupier debt can still build wealth via capital growth and equity—plus how to leverage it smartly. Whether you’re a first home buyer, upgrader, or property investor in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or regional hubs, this 2025 guide helps you navigate mortgages, deposits, LMI, off-the-plan, negative gearing, and debt strategies with confidence.
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