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Budget 2026: Major Changes to Negative Gearing, CGT Discount in Huge Housing Shakeup CANBERRA, ACT – The Federal Government has unveiled its 2026 Budget, introducing sweeping reforms to property investment policies, including significant alterations to negative gearing and the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount. These measures are explicitly aimed at tackling growing intergenerational inequity in

New Zealand Tried to Kill Negative Gearing. Here’s What Happened Next. As Australia approaches its next federal budget, the nation’s property investors and policymakers alike are keenly observing economic indicators and potential policy shifts. Amidst this anticipation, a crucial case study unfolds across the Tasman Sea. Over the last four years, New Zealand implemented significant

2026 Budget Bombshell: Chalmers Locks In Sweeping Property Tax Overhaul Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ended months of intense speculation, confirming the Albanese Government will proceed with significant reforms to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Negative Gearing (NG) in the lead-up to the 2026 Federal Budget. The announcement marks a pivotal moment for Australia’s property market,

National Market on Brink of Downturn as Rates Rise, Demand Slows, and Listings Surge Australia’s once-buoyant housing market appears to be teetering on the edge of a significant downturn, a stark contrast to the unprecedented growth observed over the past two years. A confluence of rapidly rising interest rates, a palpable slowdown in buyer demand,

First-Home Buyer Scheme Under Fire for Driving Up Property Prices A federal scheme designed to aid first-home buyers has come under renewed fire as new data suggests it is having the opposite effect, contributing to an escalation in property prices rather than improving affordability. Critics argue that the initiative, intended to ease the path to

Landlords Offload Record Rentals Ahead of Anticipated Budget Changes A significant surge in landlords divesting their investment properties has been observed across the nation, with thousands of rental homes flooding the market ahead of impending budget changes. Industry experts suggest this unprecedented sell-off could trigger a substantial shift in Australia’s housing landscape, impacting both rental