In this 2 Sense episode of the Australian Property Podcast, Pete Wargent and Chris Bates tackle the question many buyers and investors are asking ahead of the Federal Budget: what do proposed tax reforms actually mean for Australia’s housing market?
Pete and Chris break down what potential changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing could mean for investors and renters, then zoom out to the bigger forces shaping the property market.
Key topics:
- Possible CGT and negative gearing reforms, and the flow-on to investor demand, rents and buyers
- Oil prices, bond yields, sticky rents, and shaky confidence in Sydney and Melbourne
- The role of immigration and supply in ongoing housing pressure
- Listener Q&A on refinancing, fixed vs variable rates, and whether to wait or back high-quality assets
