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The Intergenerational Rebalance: Can the Government actually tax your way to first-home ownership?

The Intergenerational Rebalance: Can the Government actually tax your way to first-home ownership? The Federal Government claims its brutal tax assault on property investors is the ultimate gift to younger first-home buyers. By choking out landlord competition on established suburban homes, Treasury proudly projects a massive 75,000 younger Aussies will break into the market. But behind the grand promises of ‘intergenerational rebalancing’ lies a dangerous economic gamble that could actually lock younger buyers out forever. The official rhetoric coming out of Canberra sounds like a script for social justice. For years, young couples and ambitious singles have been outbid at […]

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The Great Property Divide: Why the 2026 budget taxation shake-up is fueling absolute chaos

By Kate Hill

The Great Property Divide: Why the 2026 budget’s taxation shake-up is fueling absolute chaos The 2026 Federal Budget just fundamentally re-engineered Australian property investing, and the backlash is absolute chaos. By completely killing negative gearing on established homes while shielding new builds, the government didn’t just break a massive election promise—they split the housing market entirely in two. If you’re an everyday investor relying on the classic property playbook to build wealth, your financial world changes on July 1, 2027. The sentiment sweeping across the financial sector and the property industry right now isn’t just negative—it’s radioactive. For decades, the

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Intergenerational inequality in housing: The narrative vs reality

By Kate Hill

Intergenerational inequality in housing: The narrative vs reality The phrase sounds right. The solution doesn’t. “Intergenerational inequality” has become the buzz phrase driving Australia’s housing policy conversation. It sounds fair. Logical. Even overdue. Older generations:– bought earlier– benefited from decades of growth Younger generations:– face higher entry prices– struggle to get in But while the problem is real, the solution being proposed doesn’t actually address the cause. Let’s Be Clear: This Is Not New. This has always been the case. Every generation that bought earlier: – benefited from long-term price growth– had an advantage over the next The difference today

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What smart property investors should do now (after the 2026 budget)

By Kate Hill

What smart property investors should do now (after the the 2026 budget) Everyone is reacting. Smart investors are positioning. The 2026 Budget from the Australian Labor Party has shaken confidence across the property market. Investors are asking:– Should I wait?– Should I exit?– Is property still worth it? Here’s the truth: This is not the time to panic.This is the time to think clearly. Because while policy changes create noise…the fundamentals of property investing haven’t changed. Step 1: Understand What Has Actually Changed (and what hasn’t) What has changed:– tax treatment on future purchases– investor sentiment– perceived risk What has

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The Intergenerational Rebalance: Can the Government actually tax your way to first-home ownership?

The Great Property Divide: Why the 2026 budget taxation shake-up is fueling absolute chaos

Intergenerational inequality in housing: The narrative vs reality

What smart property investors should do now (after the 2026 budget)

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