The Smartest Property Move After the Tax Changes | FUNdamental Fridays

*Free Resources mentioned:* - (Watch replay + Download Slide Deck here) Property Prices After Tax Reform: Fact vs Fiction - https://thepropertycouch.com.au/live-webinar --- Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch. In this episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham unpack a question that’s been coming through more and more since the recent tax webinars: If you already own property, what’s the smartest next move? With the tax landscape shifting, plenty of investors and owner-occupiers are wondering whether they should hold, invest, upgrade, or reposition. Shane and Luke make the case that growth is still king — and that for many Australians who already own a home, the biggest opportunity right now may actually sit in their principal place of residence. They explore why improving your home, releasing equity, and being ready to act could put you in a stronger position while other buyers hesitate. They also unpack why fewer investors in the market may be creating a genuine opening for upgraders. If you’ve already got a foot on the ladder, this is one worth watching before your next move. Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/ ⏱️ *Timestamps* 00:29 – Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals 00:57 – Why this question matters right now 01:28 – If you already own property, what’s the smartest next move? 01:39 – Shane’s “PPOR maxing” strategy 02:01 – Has growth become even more important than tax benefits? 03:01 – Improving your home and releasing equity 03:50 – What changed for investors and lenders 04:41 – Why principal place of residence strategy matters more now 05:24 – Why upgraders may be in a stronger position 05:59 – What happens when investors pull back from the market 06:17 – Is now the time to jump to the next rung? 07:00 – Final thoughts and send in your questions #ThePropertyCouch #PropertyInvesting #HomeUpgrade #Equity #MoneyManagement