The Property Couch
The Property Couch
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The Smartest Property Move After the Tax Changes | FUNdamental Fridays
7 minutes Posted Jun 12, 2026 at 2:00 am.
Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals
Why this question matters right now
If you already own property, what’s the smartest next move?
Shane’s “PPOR maxing” strategy
Has growth become even more important than tax benefits?
Improving your home and releasing equity
What changed for investors and lenders
Why principal place of residence strategy matters more now
Why upgraders may be in a stronger position
What happens when investors pull back from the market
Is now the time to jump to the next rung?
Final thoughts and send in your questions
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In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham tackle a very practical question: If you already own property, what’s the smartest next move? With the tax landscape changing and investors reassessing their options, this conversation explores why growth still matters most — and why your principal place of residence may be more important than ever in shaping your next step. Shane and Luke unpack the idea of improving your home, releasing equity, and getting positioned to act wh...