#australianproperty — Public Fediverse posts

Structural Tax Revisions Surface as Federal Budget Focus

Will the Australian government change negative gearing and capital gains tax in the May 2026 budget? Learn how these new rules affect property investors today.

#australiabudget, #negativegearing, #taxreform, #australianproperty, #housingmarket

https://newsletter.tf/australia-budget-tax-changes-may-2026/

The government is planning to cut the capital gains tax discount from 50% to 25%. This is a big change from their previous promises to keep tax rules the same.

#australiabudget, #negativegearing, #taxreform, #australianproperty, #housingmarket
https://newsletter.tf/australia-budget-tax-changes-may-2026/

Melbourne: A rare house price oasis in Australia’s overheated property market.

While most capitals are pricing out first home buyers, Melbourne is quietly becoming more accessible — thanks in large part to Victoria’s investor-targeted tax regime.

No praise, of course, is given to the state government for:
• The Vacant Residential Land Tax (discouraging empty homes)
• Higher land tax rates on investment properties
• The windfall gains tax on rezoned land

These measures have cooled investor demand and helped keep prices within reach of everyday buyers. Other states take note.

https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2025/05/how-melbourne-transformed-into-a-house-price-oasis/

#melbourneproperty #housingaffordability #firsthomebuyer #victoriapolitics #propertyinvestors #realestateaus #melbournehousing #australianproperty #housingpolicy #landtax #macrobusiness #propertymarket