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Interest-only or principal and interest — which one should you choose, and when does it actually make sense?

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we unpack the real strategy behind structuring your home and investment loans. While principal and interest is typically the smart move for your owner-occupied home (especially to reduce non-deductible debt faster), there are scenarios where interest-only can play a powerful strategic role — particularly during your acquisition phase or when planning to convert a PPR into an investment property.

But lending policies have changed.

Banks no longer assess interest-only loans the way they used to, and that shift can significantly impact your borrowing capacity. From shortened assessment terms to full reapplications when interest-only periods expire, today’s lending environment requires far more strategy and forward planning than before.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why principal and interest is usually ideal for your PPR
  • When interest-only can make sense as part of a long-term plan
  • How converting a home into an investment property affects deductible debt
  • The impact of updated bank servicing rules on borrowing power
  • Why a five-year interest-only term could reduce your assessed capacity

How lender policy differences can dramatically change your borrowing outcome

The role of PAYG variations in improving cash flow

Why loan structuring is never “set and forget”

If you’re building a portfolio, upgrading your home, or planning your next acquisition, this episode will help you understand how loan structure decisions today can affect your borrowing power tomorrow.

Strategy matters — and the right structure can make all the difference.

Podcast: Wealth Coffee Chats

WCC 979: Interest-Only vs Principal & Interest: The Strategy That Could Shape Your Portfolio

Interest-only or principal and interest — which one should you choose, and when does it actually make sense? In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we unpack the real strategy behind structuring your home and investment loans. While principal and interest is typically the smart move for your owner-occupied home (especially to reduce non-deductible debt…

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WCC 978: Division 296 Explained: The Super Tax Change That Could Cost You More Than You Think

On this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we break down Division 296 – the proposed superannuation tax reform that could significantly impact high-balance super funds from 1 July 2026. While a $3 million super balance may sound like a distant milestone, long-term growth, inflation, property gains, and inheritances could push more Australians into this bracket…

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WCC 977: The New AML Laws That Will Change How You Invest, Transact, and Build Wealth

In this Tax Tuesday episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we unpack one of the most significant-and least talked about-regulatory changes Australia has seen in over 20 years. The AML/CTF Tranche Two reforms are here, and they will fundamentally change how property investors, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals interact with their professional teams. From real estate…

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WCC 976: Why Education Is the Ultimate Advantage in Property Investing

In this Monday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, we dive into one of the most overlooked-but most powerful-tools in property investing: education. Fresh off a Brisbane town planning bus tour with Sam Saggers, this episode explores why even seasoned investors keep coming back to learn more, and how staying educated builds confidence in an ever-changing…

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WCC 975: Interest rate rises: What does it mean for you?

It’s been a big week in the finance world, with the Reserve Bank of Australia announcing a 0.25% interest rate rise after two years of stability. In this Friday edition of Wealth Coffee Chats, Sarah Schoen from Positive Money breaks down the rate rise in real, dollar terms and explains what it actually means for…

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WCC 974: AMLCTF Tranche 2! What is that and do I have to worry

In this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we break down the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest 25 basis point interest rate hike and what’s really driving the decision. With inflation sitting stubbornly above target and unemployment trending lower, the RBA has made it clear that further rate rises are firmly on the table in 2026….

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WCC 973: Car Tax Deductions What the ATO Will and Won’t Let You Claim

Car deductions are one of the most overclaimed—and most audited—tax items in Australia, and in this Tax Tuesday Wealth Coffee Chat, Daniel McPherson pulls the handbrake on the myths that keep landing people in trouble. From logbooks that don’t survive audits to the truth about utes, payload limits, and fringe benefits tax, this episode breaks…

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WCC 972: Why Brisbane Looks Unstoppable The Six Forces Shaping Property Wealth in 2026

What truly drives property markets—and why does one Australian city look almost unstoppable right now? In this Wealth Coffee Chat, we kick off 2026 by unpacking the real forces behind long-term property growth, from interest rates and politics to supply shortages, jobs, infrastructure, and the powerful role of demographics. Joined by Jeff Braley from McCrindle…

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WCC 971: Fixed vs Variable Rates 2026: Smart Home Loan Strategy

With the RBA expected to move rates higher, many investors are asking whether fixed rates belong in their property investing strategy. This episode breaks down how fixed rates work, when they can be worth paying a little extra upfront, and how to hedge interest rate risk by splitting loans. You’ll also learn about rate lock…

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WCC 969: 2026 Market Reset: Inflation, Rate Rises, and Your Financial Game Plan for the Year Ahead

2026 is officially underway, and the financial landscape is already moving fast. In this episode, Alex breaks down what’s happened in the markets since the start of the year, from rising inflation and the likelihood of an RBA rate hike to global volatility driven by geopolitics, tariffs, and shifting currencies. With equities swinging, crypto pulling…

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