Getting into a new home from around $330K might sound impossible - but for eligible buyers, the Government’s Help to Buy scheme is making it a reality. With as little as a 2% deposit and the Government contributing up to 40%, we break down how it works, what’s changed, and why more buyers should be taking a serious look at this opportunity.

Topic timestamps

04:06 Why we’re revisiting Help to Buy

05:29 What and how the Help to Buy scheme works

11:37 $600K home example: deposit, Government share and mortgage

13:58 Why you may need more than a 2% deposit

17:30 Changes to income limits and capacity

18:49 Changes Property price caps in Victoria

26:03 Understanding the Government’s 40% share

28:45 Renovations and home improvements

30:58 Interest rates and smaller mortgage repayments

34:26 Land discounts and market opportunities

35:41 How to apply: eligibility and finance approval

37:47 Fixed-price contracts and turnkey inclusions

38:47 Finance first: avoid paying deposits before approval

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Ben Pitt from Barry Plant Ballarat joins us to unpack what landlords really need to know about property management. From finding the right tenant and understanding pets and tenant rights, to management fees, rental increases and changing compliance requirements, we cover the key considerations for protecting your investment and keeping your rental property running smoothly.

Topic timestamps

02:40 - Welcome to Ben Pitt from Barry Plant

03:08 - What Makes a Great Property Manager?

05:50 - What Does a Property Manager Actually Do?

08:26 - How Often Should You Speak to Your Property Manager?

10:18 - Choosing the Right Property Manager

13:40 - Challenges Facing Landlords & Rental Compliance

19:13 - What Does Rental Compliance Cost?

20:28 - Upcoming Compliance Changes - Air Conditioning & Draught Proofing

26:18 - How Do Property Managers Choose the Right Tenant?

32:10 - Pets, Tenants & Landlord Rights

33:47 - Property Management Fees & Rental Payments

38:50 - Rooming Houses, Co-Living & Dual Living Properties

42:12 - Top 4 Things Tenants Want in a New Build

45:54 - Do Property Upgrades Attract Better Tenants?

47:52 - Final Advice & Wrap-Up

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The collapse of Bathla Group has left thousands of buyers facing uncertainty and raises an important question for anyone building a home: what actually happens if your builder goes under? In this episode, we explain the critical differences between a developer collapse and a builder collapse, how Victoria's new Home Warranty scheme works, and the practical steps every homeowner can take to protect themselves.

Topic timestamps

01:29 - Bathla Group fallover

10:53 - Difference between off-the-plan developer and home only builder

14:51 - Off-the-Plan Buyers: What are you protected by?

17:31 - Building on Your Own Land: How you’re protected

25:43 - The Insurance Gap vs the Real Cost of Building

29:45 - Steps to take if your ‘home only’ builder goes under

36:51 - Steps to take if your ‘off-the-plan’ developer builder goes under

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