With the government’s new tax settings encouraging investors towards new property, one big question is starting to dominate the conversation:

Does a better tax benefit automatically make a new property the better investment?

In this special Tuesday episode, Ben breaks down the equation every property investor should consider before choosing between a new build and an established property.

Because while tax savings can make an investment look attractive today, they are only one part of the bigger picture.

 

Free Stuff Mentioned: New vs Established Property Webinar

Want Ben to unpack the numbers, historical performance and trade-offs in more detail? Join the free live webinar:

📅 Tuesday, 28 July 2026
🕢 7:30 pm AEST

Register here:
https://thepropertycouch.com.au/registernow/

Places are limited, so make sure you register early.

 

Timestamps

  • 00:36 – Should tax savings influence your property choice?
  • 00:56 – The property investment equation explained
  • 01:32 – What happens to carried-forward property losses?
  • 02:25 – Comparing two $800,000 investment properties
  • 02:51 – New property vs established property growth
  • 03:17 – Can tax benefits make up for lower capital growth?
  • 04:30 – How to compare total property investment returns
  • 05:33 – When buying a new property can make sense
  • 07:07 – Property market risks, supply and oversupply
  • 07:24 – Free suburb research and property data in Moorr

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