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Would YOU Still Invest in Established Property Today? | FUNdamental Fridays
6 minutes Posted Jul 10, 2026 at 2:00 am.
Welcome to Friday Fundamentals
The big question: would you still buy established property?
Luke’s answer: yes, but it depends
Why long-term goals still matter most
PPOR maxing and future strategy
Why Shane would still buy established property
The buyer’s decision quadrant explained
Why not all “tax-friendly” property is good property
Negative gearing is a moment in time
Final thoughts and send in your questions
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Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch. In this episode, Shane and Luke tackle a question that’s suddenly everywhere: Would you still buy an established property today if the negative gearing benefit is deferred? Their answer? Yes — but it depends on your goals, your timeline, and the quality of the asset. This conversation unpacks why negative gearing is only a moment in time, why growth still does the heavy lifting over the long term, and why chasing a tax outcome can be ...