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Housing has formed a major part of the 2026 federal budget, and property, along with other assets, is set to be taxed differently. But what are the likely impacts? What has been announced Starting from 1 July 2027, the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount for assets held for more than one year will revert to an indexation method that was in place until 1999. This change means that realised capital gains will be taxed based on the asset's real return. When someone sells an ass

Matt Borg Matt Borg Real Estate - Licensed Agent Investor Report: 2026 Property Market Overview As 2026 unfolds, property investors are looking for clear signals from the residential market. While the most recent month has seen limited transaction activity, taking a broader view reveals several noteworthy trends that can inform investment decisions. With monthly sales volumes in the low single digits or even zero in some areas, the short-term data can be volatile. This makes

The Australian property market continues to evolve. March has confirmed what many in the industry are already observing — we are now firmly in a two-speed market. National Snapshot – Growth Slowing, But Still Positive Nationally, housing values recorded a modest rise of approximately 0.3% in March, bringing annual growth to around 9.4%. While this is still strong, the key takeaway is that momentum is clearly moderating compared to the rapid growth seen through 2024–2025. Medi

Property prices are at record highs around the country, but back-to-back interest rate rises have slowed the pace of price growth. Australian home prices are now 9.4% higher than a year ago after a 0.3% increase in March, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. The data shows that price growth has slowed following the second interest rate rise from the Reserve Bank in as many months. PropTrack senior economist Eleanor Creagh said monthly house price growth in most