The New Build Depreciation Problem Explained

Is buying a brand-new investment property a bit like buying a brand-new car? In this TPC Gold clip, Lachlan Delahunty, Bryce and Ben unpack why some new builds and house and land packages can lose appeal quickly once they are no longer “new”. They discuss the danger of being seduced by tax benefits, why scarcity is so important, how mass-produced estates can affect future resale value, and why capital growth — not just cash flow — is the real long-term driver of residential property investing. Because if there are hundreds or thousands of similar properties around you, the question becomes: what makes yours special? Submit your question to the show here: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/ Timestamps 00:00 – The new build/new car analogy 00:06 – Why value can drop after purchase 00:25 – Cash flow versus property value 00:39 – Artificial demand and tax benefits 01:00 – Why investors buy residential property 01:23 – Prime locations and tenant demand 02:16 – The problem with no scarcity 02:35 – Hundreds of the same product 02:53 – How some markets can fall #ThePropertyCouch #PropertyInvesting #NewBuild #HouseAndLand #AustralianProperty #CapitalGrowth #PropertyPodcast #RealEstateAustralia