The May 12, 2026 Federal Budget has structurally reshaped the Australian property landscape, shifting the market from a tax-incentivised playground for established properties to a strict “Supply-First” model. By abolishing the ability to offset established housing losses against personal salary and scrapping the blanket 50% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount in favour of a return to pre-1999 inflation […]
1. Personal Analysis: The Great Rate Myth vs. The Market Reality (2010–2026) Last week, the RBA handed down its third interest rate hike of 2026, pushing the cash rate to 4.35%. While the headlines are screaming “downturn,” I spent some time mapping out the RBA cash rate against capital city median prices from 2010 to today.
The Smart Property Investment Fast 50 for 2027 really confirms what we’ve been feeling on the ground: the “easy” gains in WA are starting to level out, and the smart money is pivoting hard toward Victoria and Queensland. This isn’t about chasing the next shiny object; it’s about a “data-led resilience.” The experts are pointing to areas where the housing