Wealth Coffee Chats

What if you could get the benefits of a high-net-worth family office—without the seven-figure price tag? In today’s Wealth Coffee Chat, Daniel McPherson from Positive Tax breaks down how everyday Aussies can replicate the power of a cohesive professional team. Learn why aligning your planner, broker, accountant and strategist can unlock smarter wealth creation, reduce costly mistakes, and fast-tra...

In today’s special Finance Friday episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cang is joined by members of Positive’s six-star team live from the Positive Money team, live from the Exit Plan. The team deep-dives into the real impacts of casual and contract income on your borrowing power, sharing real client scenarios, loan preparation tips, and lender insights. Whether you're switching roles, adding a second...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chat, Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus discusses the critical differences between wear and tear and tenant damage in property management. Cass walks us through the importance of understanding these concepts for landlords to effectively manage their properties and maintain good relationships with tenants. Cass covers best practices for property management, including...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Anthony Wolfenden from Positive Tax Solutions discusses the intricacies of capital gains tax (CGT) and its implications for property investors in Australia. Anthony walks us through the importance of understanding CGT as an income tax rather than a capital gains tax and outlines strategies to mitigate its impact, including holding properties for over 12 mont...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Positive Real Estate founder Jason Whitton discusses the importance of real estate investing and retirement planning. Jason walks us through the need for a substantial income during retirement, arguing that the average figures provided by the government are nowhere near enough! 70k a year for retirement? No way. Do you think this is enough to retire on? Let’...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cang Dang from Positive Money walks us through the recent developments in the mortgage and property market, including rate drops, stamp duty concessions for first home buyers in Queensland and the challenges of low property valuations. You need to prepare yourself, financially and mentally for property purchases, particularly in managing potential low valuat...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus discusses the critical role of property managers in real estate investment and the potential legal pitfalls that can arise from poor management. Cass shares with us a cautionary tale about a landlord facing legal action due to the negligence of their property manager, emphasising the importance of understanding legal processes...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Anthony Wolfenden from Positive Tax Solutions discusses the intricacies of capital gains tax, particularly focusing on its implications for property investors in Australia. Anthony walks us through how capital gains tax functions as an income tax, the importance of planning for tax consequences when selling asset and strategies for managing and minimising ta...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Damien Hauser discusses the recent reduction in interest rates and its implications for personal finances. Damien walks us through the importance of understanding how this change can affect mortgage repayments, refinancing options and overall financial planning. How important is it to communicate with your broker to stay ahead of interest rate cuts? Very! Le...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Brennan Latimer, the Director of R&W Plus walks us through the rapid changes in the local real estate market that are set to come our way over the next 5 years. By the end of 2025, Australia’s population will grow by over 1 million; will this affect the housing market? What are governments doing to help the problem? And how will this affect the investmen...

In this Tax Tuesday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, Daniel Macpherson from Positive Tax Solutions discusses the critical distinctions between repairs and improvements in property investment, emphasising their implications for tax deductions. In the eyes of the ATO are repairs and improvements the same? Or do they each have their own unique and complex methodologies? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!

In this Finance Friday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cang Dang from Positive Money discusses the implications of interest rate changes on loans, the importance of understanding loan repayments and the potential pitfalls of financial hardship agreements with lenders. You need vigilance when dealing with banks and always consult with brokers to navigate the complexities of the mortgage market. Wan...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chat, Sam Saggers from Positive Real Estate discusses the current state of the real estate market, focusing on the property cycle, economic indicators, and the dynamics of belief versus value in property investment. Sam walks us through the importance of understanding employment rates, inflation, and supply issues in the housing market, while also exploring future...

Welcome to Property Management Wednesday’s! In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cass Sjostedt from R&W Plus discusses the importance of understanding tenant demand and how floor plans can significantly influence rental success. Cass walks us through some tips on how to secure tenants faster by avoiding common pitfalls related to property presentation and layout. Is there a direct connectio...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Daniel McPherson from the Positive Tax Solutions team discusses the intricacies of trusts, particularly discretionary trusts and their relevance in property investing. What are the benefits they offer? Asset protection, tax minimisation, and increased borrowing capacity. Do you want to know more? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Tabitha Bright from Positive Real Estate’s adviser team discusses the critical phase of consolidation in property investment, emphasising the challenges investors face, such as financial barriers and market fears. Tab shares some personal experiences and insights on navigating these challenges, highlighting the importance of having a solid plan and being pro...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cang Dang from Positive Money discusses the importance of refinancing home loans, especially in the context of changing interest rates and personal financial situations. What are the key signs that indicate it may be time to refinance? It all depends on financial circumstances, the length of time since the loan was taken out, and the potential to leverage eq...

Can you create INSTANT equity from your property investment purchases? Absolutely you can. In this video Positive Real Estate’s Jason Whitton breaks down the step-by-step blueprint to generating instant equity from property discounts, as well as walking us through the multitude of ways that investors can find great discounts on their purchases. How? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!

In Australia you’re constantly playing the game of tax; what’s that? It’s the back and forth between you and the ATO, the push and shove as you attempt to legally keep the money you earned in your own pocket. In this video, Jason Whitton from Positive Real Estate walks us through ‘The Rule of 30’, that is, the ways that everyday Australians can adjust their personal tax, super and business tax to...

Join Jason Whitton and Dr. Andrew Wilson in this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats as they delve into the latest developments in the Australian property market. They'll cover key topics including interest rates, housing trends and the economic forces shaping real estate investments. Discover the effects of declining inflation, possible interest rate reductions and how different housing markets across...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, Cang Dang from Positive Money walks us through the almost sure-fire signs of a potential rate cut and how to prepare for them. The big banks sure believe it’s about to happen, so as a property investor what do you need to do to prepare your financial planning, your budgets, and when should you start talking with lenders and accountants about your borrowing c...

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, R&W Plus’ Cass Sjostedt discusses the current state of the rental market, focusing on rent growth, vacancy rates and strategies that property managers can employ in 2025. We’ll talk about the challenges faced by property managers and investors, including rising interest rates and compliance issues, while also providing insights into the latest data from...

Welcome back to Wealth Coffee Chats for 2025! In this video Jason Whitton walks us through what investors can expect out of Australia’s property market in 2025; with an interest rate cut looming on the horizon, rising property values and no end in sight for Australia’s housing supply issues, will it be boom or bust for Aussie investors? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!

In this video Jason Whitton explains how with some simple, and FREE, changes to your mortgage strategy, you can pay off your home loan faster and start using equity to boost your borrowing power for your next property purchase. With the right tweaks you could pay off your home in only 10 years and save over $400k in interest. How? Let’s Wealth Coffee Chat!