The Property Now Podcast
Welcome to The Property Now Podcast by BuyFair Property Group, your go-to resource for all things related to investing in Australian residential property.
We provide insights, advice, and expert opinions on the current market and the best strategies for becoming a successful property investor. To visit our website, go to www.buyfairproperty.com.au
Our host, Matt Ellul, is an experienced real estate expert with 15+ years of time in the industry. His mission is to help everyday people navigate the complex world of buying and selling property, from understanding market trends to finding the right financing options.
Tune in each week for the latest news and tips on property investment and start growing your portfolio today.
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The Property Now Podcast
If I started Investing In 2026, This Is What I Would Do (First Home buyer edition)
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In this episode, Matt breaks down the exact step-by-step process he would follow if he were starting his property journey from scratch as a first-home buyer in 2026. From killing the forever home myth to exploiting government schemes most people ignore, this episode is the no-fluff playbook for getting your foot in the door and building real wealth, not just owning a home.
◼️ Why waiting for your dream home as your first property is the most expensive mistake you can make
◼️ How rent vesting lets you live where you want while your investment does the heavy lifting
◼️ Why you do not need a 20% deposit and the low-deposit schemes that can get you in now
◼️ How to use your tenant and the taxman to pay down your debt faster
◼️ Why your borrowing capacity is your real currency and how to protect it
◼️ The consumer debt traps that silently destroy your ability to get a loan
◼️ How to clean up your bank statements before submitting for finance
◼️ The 2026 government schemes most first home buyers completely ignore
◼️ How to identify high-growth micro markets without relying on misleading media headlines
◼️ Why analysis paralysis kills more wealth than any bad market ever will
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:38 Kill the Forever Home Myth Your First Home Is Not Your Dream Home
00:02:15 Why Waiting for the Right Time Is Costing You More Than You Think
00:03:30 Rent Vesting Decouple Where You Live from What You Own
00:05:00 Smaller Deposits Get You In Now What You Need to Know
00:06:20 Use Your Tenant and the Taxman to Pay Down Your Debt
00:07:45 Focus on Serviceability Over Deposit Size
00:09:00 Destroy All Bad Consumer Debt Before You Apply
00:10:30 How to Clean Up Your Statements Before Going to the Bank
00:11:50 Exploiting the 2026 Government Schemes Most People Ignore
00:14:00 How to Find a Proactive Mortgage Broker Who Works for You
00:15:20 Hunting Micro Markets Where to Buy in 2026
00:17:00 What Infrastructure Spend and Demographic Shifts Tell You About an Area
00:18:30 Stop Being Fussy Done Is Better Than Perfect in Property
00:19:45 Final Take: Commit to the Strategy and Trust the Process
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