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Budget shock for property investors, rents and house prices
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- Australian Property Podcast
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- May 14, 2026
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Summary
In this 2 Sense episode of the Australian Property Podcast, Pete Wargent and Chris Bates react to a Federal Budget that could reshape Australia’s housing market faster than many investors expect. Recording the morning after the announcement, they break down the headline changes: negative gearing being restricted to new builds from 1 July 2027, a tougher capital gains tax regime, and a new minimum tax rate on trusts. But the real focus is what those changes do to behaviour. Pete and Chris unpack why investor borrowing capacity could be hit, why established-property demand may soften, and why areas with heavy investor ownership could feel the pressure first. The episode also looks at the flow-on effects for rents, first-home buyers and housing supply. With vacancy rates already tight and rates still elevated, the pair explain why the market could split further between scarce owner-occupier-grade assets and investor-led stock such as some apartments and regional hotspots. They also discuss the likely policy response, including a bigger role for the 5% deposit scheme as government tries to keep demand from falling too hard. If you want a practical conversation about what the Budget could mean for prices, rents and property strategy from here, this is a timely episode to queue up now. Episode resources - Ask a question (select the Property podcast) Rask Resources - Pete's Buyers Agency - Alcove mortgage broking - Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) - All services - Financial Planning - Invest with us - Access Show Notes - Ask a question - We love feedback! Follow us on social media - Instagram: [@rask.invest] - TikTok: [@rask.invest] DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives,…