The Property Strategies That Still Work After the Budget
Australia’s latest budget and tax changes have forced investors to rethink some of the strategies that have shaped wealth creation for decades. So what actually works now? In this episode, Ben Nash joins Veronica Morgan and Chris Bates to unpack what the changes mean for property investors, negative gearing, capital gains tax, superannuation and investment structures. They also examine whether rentvesting still stacks up, when buying your own home can hold back broader wealth creation, and why property leverage remains powerful despite a tougher cash-flow environment. The conversation goes beyond tax strategy. Ben explains how he stress-tests investment decisions against real-life changes such as children, parental leave and rising costs, why behavioural barriers can stop people acting on good advice, and the risks of relying on financial “hacks” from social media. With the rules becoming more complex and the cost of getting investment decisions wrong potentially significant, this is a practical look at how Australians can rethink their wealth-building strategy in a post-Budget environment. Episode Highlights00:00 – Meet Financial Adviser Ben Nash 03:23 – Why Rentvesting Can Beat Buying Your Home First 09:44 – Why Good Advice Gets People To Act 12:30 – Why Property Still Matters For Wealth Building 21:36 – Does Rentvesting Still Work After The Rule Changes? 26:45 – How Investors Are Feeling After The Budget 29:49 – Building Financial Buffers For AI Disruption 34:59 – The Frustration With Constant Tax Policy Changes 36:02 – Are Tax Changes Holding Back Ambition? 39:28 – Why Smart People Still Fail To Take Action 42:04 – The Costly Mistakes Investors Make With Structures 46:01 – Can You Afford Advice Or Should You DIY? 48:52 – Final Thoughts: What Should Investors Do Now? About the GuestBen Nash is a financial adviser and the founder of a financial advice business that works with professionals navigating major financial decisions around property, investing and wealth creation. He has spent more than a decade working with clients in their 30s and 40s and has built more than 10,000 financial plans on a fixed-fee model, without product commissions. Ben brings a different perspective to property because his advice is not tied to whether a client buys a property, invests in shares or chooses to do nothing. His focus is on the numbers, strategy and long-term financial outcome. In this episode, Ben shares how he is advising clients in the wake of recent Budget and tax changes, including the evolving role of negative gearing, rentvesting, property structures, superannuation and shares. He also explores the behavioural barriers that stop people acting on good financial decisions, the risks of DIY strategies and why comprehensive financial planning is becoming increasingly important. Connect with BenLinkedIn | Benjamin J. Nash Website | Pivot Wealth Instagram | Ben Nash ResourcesVisit our website: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast - [email protected] Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? <a href="http://www.gooddeeds.com.au/" rel="noopener