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In this Q&A episode, Stuart explores whether it's worth holding low- or ungeared property investments when shares often offer higher returns. He explains why opportunity cost matters—but also why property’s stability, tax treatment, and long-term compounding still make it a valuable part of a diversified portfolio.

He also answers a common question: if you don’t plan to sell your investment properties, how do you turn that equity into cash flow in retirement? Stuart outlines several strategies, including using offsets, redrawing, or modest leverage to access equity without selling.

The episode then shifts to property strategy, with a listener debating whether to buy now in Sydney, wait to purchase in their ideal suburb or invest interstate. Stuart unpacks the trade-offs between negative gearing, borrowing limits, and timing the market.

Finally, he responds to a listener deciding whether to sell a Geelong property to buy in Queensland or hold it under the six-year rule while rentvesting.

Whether you’re managing equity-rich properties, planning a home upgrade, or navigating high interest rates, this episode offers practical, thoughtful strategies to help guide your next move.

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