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What happens when your tenant vacates and leaves behind unpaid rent, property damage, and a big mess? In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Cass shares a real-world vacate day disaster and the exact 4-step process smart investors follow to safeguard their returns. Learn how to handle bond claims, engage trades quickly, and make strategic landlord insurance claims that actually pay out. A must-watch for any property investor in the holding phase.

In this inspiring Wealth Coffee Chat, we share a powerful client success story about a couple who overcame fear of debt and got serious about building their financial future. With the help of the Positive Real Estate team, they went from paying down their home loan to securing their first investment property—at a 36% discount. Learn how clarity, coaching, and action can turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Big news for first home buyers! In this Friday Finance edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, we break down the major changes to the 5% Deposit Scheme—effective from 1 October. With income caps removed, place limits scrapped, and property price thresholds raised, getting into your first home just got easier. But what does this mean for future price growth, mortgage conditions, and long-term strategy? We cover all the key takeaways you need to know.

Today on Wealth Coffee Chats, Alex from Positive Real Estate’s Financial Planning Team breaks down the latest inflation (CPI) figures and what they really mean for property investors. With inflation coming in hotter than expected, Alex explores the impact on interest rates, consumer spending, and how company earnings like Endeavour Group can be early indicators of economic shifts. Plus, find out how these numbers could influence your property portfolio and why diversification remains critical in uncertain times.

In this Tax Tuesday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, Anthony Wolfenden shares a real-life case study of how one simple mistake cost a property investor $10,000 per year in lost tax benefits. By using money from their offset account instead of structuring finance correctly, the investor unknowingly destroyed the tax deductibility of their home loan. Learn the golden rule of using equity for investment, why loan purpose matters more than loan balance, and how to avoid costly mistakes when borrowing for property.

Want to know where real capital growth is coming from in today’s market? In this Wealth Coffee Chat, coach Megan Wolfenden breaks down the three key layers to identifying capital growth opportunities — macro trends, micro indicators, and niche market insights. From migration patterns to infrastructure spend and employment hubs, learn how to filter out average areas and focus on the ones set to outperform. It’s not just about buying property — it’s about buying smart, for long-term wealth.

If your lender hasn’t dropped your interest rate yet, it might be time to make a move. In this Wealth Coffee Chat, we break down four powerful steps to negotiate a better rate with your current lender — and what to do if they won’t play ball. Discover how to assess your options, unlock potential borrowing capacity, and why annual loan reviews are a must for building long-term wealth. Whether you're refinancing to save money, access equity, or reposition your finances, this one’s for you.

Interest rates have been cut again – but what does that actually mean for you as a property investor? In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Alex from the financial planning team breaks down the latest RBA statement, reveals key indicators to watch, and explains how changes in monetary policy impact borrowing, cash flow, and long-term investing strategy. If you want to make smarter decisions with your property portfolio, this is one to watch.