Federal Budget forces investors back to fundamentals
With proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax on the horizon, investors are being forced to look beyond tax benefits and focus more closely on the fundamentals that drive long-term property performance.
The latest policy changes represent a significant recalibration of Australia’s residential property investment framework. (Image source: Lev Kropotov/Shutterstock.com)
The recent Federal Budget has put property fundamentals back in focus.
With proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions on the table, investors are likely to look more closely at the factors that drive long-term performance.
While the measures are not yet law, if implemented they would make asset selection more important from 1 July 2027.
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