Sage a reporter and researcher, discusses the importance of self-development, clear-thinking, due-diligence and an ability to make short term sacrifices when thinking of entering the property market for the first time. Tony Van de Kerkhof is the Co-Director of property brokerage firm based in Melbourne The Finance Family.

He shares his insights about helping people break into the Melbourne housing market with property in the $700-800k range. He also shares his insights on the benefits of the recent 2024 federal budget and how to avoid mortgage distress.

**DISCLAIMER*** This is not financial advice. Please seek the services of a reputable and registered finance broker to assess your current situation and goals for personal financial advice.

For more information on Tony Van de Kerkhof please head to:

www.thefinancefamily.com.au

For more information on Sage the host:

www.rocketshot.tv

www.onthecuspprod.net

Sage a researcher and reporter spoke to the knowledgable Tyron Brown quantity surveyor and CEO of Washington Brown. Tyron shares insights from decades of experience in the construction industry consulting for blue-chip companies like Meriton Group.

Tyron shares his insights on capital gains tax and negative gearing. Including how he thinks the banks are making it difficult for construction companies with rigid fixed-price contracts during tumultuous economic conditions due to the pandemic effect.

Tyron sheds light on how inflation is measured when calculating depreciation and talks about the working parts to implementing the negative gearing strategy.

***DISCLAIMER*** This is not financial advice.

You can find out more about Tyron Brown from his website:

www.washingtonbrown.com.au

You can find out more about Sage Godrei the host:

www.onthecuspprod.net

www.propvestor.net

Sage a researcher and reporter shares insights from a Senior Policy Advisor at the Business Council of Co-ops and Mutuals Australia. The benefits of the housing co-op model is discussed and Linda shares insights from her experience living in a housing co-op in Tasmania and researching them globally.

More information and research papers can be found at the following websites:

www.acha.coop

housingcoopresearch.org.au

bccm.coop

**DISCLAIMER**

This is not financial advice if you seek individual financial advise please contact a registered and reputable financial advisor.