Book Your FREE Investment Assessment 👉: https://follio.com.au/contact-us/📊 National Investment Report: https://441711975.hs-sites-ap1.com/follio-property-podcast-content-subscriber?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=Episode+68&utm_id=podcast Value-Add Case Study: https://follio.com.au/value-add-strategy-2/The 2026 federal budget just redrew the rules for every Australian property investor. Negative gearing is now limited to new builds, CGT thresholds have shifted, and first-time investor confidence has dropped 15 to 20% overnight. If you are sitting on a portfolio wondering what to do next, this episode gives you a concrete, numbers-backed plan to come out ahead.The Follio Property Podcast Sentiment Index surveyed over 250 investors and uncovered a stark divide: experienced investor confidence surged from 42% to 78% post-budget, while first-timers lost ground fast. That gap is not accidental, and it is not closing on its own.In this episode, Reece Beddall and Lachlan Delahunty break down exactly what the budget changes mean for your property portfolio in Australia. From restructuring strategies that protect your serviceability, to wholesale unit acquisitions in blue-chip localities, to syndicated development deals that convert $30,000 cash burn assets into $25,000 positive cash flow positions, this is the most important real estate investment strategy conversation for Australian investors in 2026.Whether you are a first home buyer trying to understand how the capital gains tax property Australia changes affect your entry strategy, a mum-and-dad investor with one or two properties looking to restructure, or a sophisticated investor exploring commercial property investment in Australia, this episode lays out a clear post-budget roadmap with real numbers attached.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 The Negative Gearing & CGT Bombshell Explained02:40 Lachlan's Take: Why This Is a "Line in the Sand" Moment03:39 Folio Sentiment Index: What 250+ Investors Are Saying04:43 The #1 Mistake Investors Are Making Right Now08:34 Breaking Down the 3 Investor Types & Their Strategies09:38 Strategy 1: First-Time Investors, Cash Flow & Wholesale Units12:33 Why House & Land Packages Are a Trap (Avoid This)17:10 Strategy 2: Mum & Dad Investors, What To Do Next18:35 The Syndicated Development Model Explained (With Numbers)24:24 Strategy 3: Sophisticated Investors, Units, Sites & Commercial27:05 Full Post-Budget Strategy Summary28:39 What's Coming Next + How To Stay AheadAbout the Follio Property Podcast Reece Beddall & Lachlan Delahunty break down the biggest conversations shaping Australian property investing. From market cycles to debt, strategy, and data, we make property simple.📍Visit Our Website: https://follio.com.au/📩 Contact Us: [email protected]📲 Follow Us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folliopropertypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@folliopropertypod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Akt4N53zsb4ldzFNlTwad?si=AFEgYOAiSh2QGbK8AfFLywLachlan Delahunty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlandelahunty/Reece Beddall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-beddall-294557b3/ If you enjoy the episode, hit Like, Subscribe, and Comment to support the channel and join the conversation.#NegativeGearing #AustralianProperty #PropertyInvestmentAustralia #RealEstateAustralia #CGTChanges #PropertyMarket2026 #AustralianRealEstate #PropertyInvestor #FirstHomeBuyer #PropertyPortfolio #InvestmentProperty #FollioPropertyPodcast #HousingMarketAustralia #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyStrategyDisclaimer: This is for entertainment purposes - not financial advice. Speak to a qualified professional before making any financial or property decisions

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