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What the 2026 Federal Budget means for property owners and investors

Reactions to the 2026 Federal Budget have been mixed, leaving many property owners working through what the legislative changes mean in practice. As your real estate partners, we want to make it easy to understand the updates directly affecting your assets. This overview outlines the government's two primary structural adjustments: the upcoming 2027 Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reforms—which transition from the 50% discount model to cost base indexation—and the tightening of negative gearing deductions for established residential properties. Understanding these timelines, grandfathering clauses, and exemptions is crucial to managing your real estate journey moving forward.

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CGT Exit Strategy

With so much discussion around potential changes the Australia’s CGT Discounts, many investors are readying themselves for an unexpected sale.

There are key differences between selling your own home and selling your investment property. The key differences occur before the sale, so you need to plan your exit strategy well in advance.

If changes to the CGT discounts may lead to you selling your property, read the full article to find out the key considerations and steps to planning an effective exit strategy.

 

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How to Make The Safe Move

When the prospect of selling arises, many emotions come into play – especially for a home seller. Of course, excitement, happiness and fulfilment can be some of these, many times it is the emotion of fear that can drive sellers.

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Valuation or Appraisal?

What would you do if you wanted to find out what your property is worth in today’s market? Would you ask for an appraisal, or do you get a valuation? They may sound like they are the same, but they’re not. Do you know the difference?

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