Get Invested: Part 1 - Borrowing power, equity & the BEAR facts behind property purchase price power
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Bushy Martin discusses the importance of understanding borrowing power and equity in property investment before making purchasing decisions.
Before you choose your next investment property, you need to know what you can actually afford to buy. In Part 1 of the two-part finale to the Examination stage of Bushy Martin’s Property W.E.A.L.T.H. Clock, Bushy tackles one of the biggest misconceptions in property investing: confusing borrowing capacity with buying power. Too many Australians start by asking “Where should I buy?” when the smarter first question is “What can I actually do?” Following the recent Federal Budget changes and ongoing uncertainty around negative gearing, capital gains tax, borrowing rules and investment structures, many investors are questioning whether they can still build wealth through property. Bushy explains why the answer starts with diagnosis—not property selection. This episode introduces the first two B.E.A.R. Facts that determine your real Property Purchase Price Power: Borrowings and Equity. You’ll learn why the bank’s biggest approval isn’t necessarily your smartest decision, why equity isn’t the same as wealth, and how understanding your true financial position creates a far stronger foundation for long-term investing. Whether…
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