13/05/2026
Housing ๐๐ฎ๐
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The Federal Budget has confirmed a major shift in housing tax policy, with negative gearing to be limited to new builds and CGT changes designed to reduce the tax advantage of investing in property. โ
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The intent is clear: reduce investor competition for existing homes and redirect capital into new housing. But while this may be politically neat, the housing market is more complicated. โ
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Australiaโs affordability problem is not simply the result of investors buying established homes. It is the result of not enough homes being built in the places people need to live. These changes do not remove housing pressure - they risk shifting it from purchase prices into rents.โ
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๐Read more at the link in our bio for Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbeeโs view on the Federal Budget and how these reforms will shape the property market.โ
If you would like advice or guidance on your current investment strategy following the budget, please donโt hesitate to reach out.
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