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Why the 2026 budget could make Australia’s housing crisis worse

Why the 2026 budget could make Australia’s housing crisis worse The government thinks it’s fixing housing. It might be breaking it. The 2026 Federal Budget from the Australian Labor Party has been framed as a major step toward improving housing affordability. On paper, it sounds logical:– Reduce investor incentives– Help first-home buyers– Push investment into new housing– Improve “fairness” But when you look at how the property market actually works on the ground… This policy starts to fall apart very quickly. The Core Idea: Investors Are the ProblemThe government’s position is simple: Investors are outcompeting owner-occupiers and pushing up prices. […]

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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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Investing in our capital cities, and the 2024-25 budget

By Kate Hill

In this latest property update, Kate Hill takes a look at the latest data around our capital cities, and unpacks the 2024-25 Federal Budget announcements related to the property sector. It might seem like this macro view of the economy doesn’t apply to the everyday investor, but decisions made at the higher level absolutely can and do affect your investment property. Find out in this important update from Adviseable’s Kate Hill. If you’ve enjoyed this video then you might like to subscribe to our YouTube channel, or browse through our latest videos. If you’d like entirely independent and unbiased advice that’s right

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A helping hand for single parents dreaming of home ownership

By Kate Hill

The Federal Budget has been and gone for another year, with cost-of-living pressures rightly a significant concern. But this year’s budget was a little like a spendathon given that the Federal Election is due to be called any day now. A temporary cut to the fuel excise will assist every one of us when we’re at the bowsers, given you don’t get much change (if any at all) from $100 to fill up your petrol tank at the moment. There was also the announcement of a one-off $250 cash handout to Centrelink recipients, which is clearly a nice thing to

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Why the 2026 budget could make Australia’s housing crisis worse

Intergenerational inequality in housing: The narrative vs reality

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

Investing in our capital cities, and the 2024-25 budget

A helping hand for single parents dreaming of home ownership

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