April 25, 2026

What tax reforms mean for the housing market

49 minutes

Pete Wargent and Chris Bates break down what potential changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing could mean for investors and renters, then zoom out to the bigger forces shaping the property market.

Key topics:

Possible CGT and negative gearing reforms, and the flow-on to investor demand, rents and buyers

Oil prices, bond yields, sticky rents, and shaky confidence in Sydney and Melbourne

The role of immigration and supply in ongoing housing pressure

Listener Q&A on refinancing, fixed vs variable rates, and whether to wait or back high-quality assets

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