MARKET INSIGHTS
The 2026 Federal Budget has reignited debate around the future of property investment in Australia, with proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and housing policy creating fresh uncertainty across the market.
In collaboration with Cooper Partners, Realmark Urban's Director of Property Management Edward Brine unpack what these changes could mean specifically for WA.
REAL INSIGHTS
"Any policy change that affects investor confidence ultimately flows through to rental supply and rent prices. That’s where the market will be watching closely.
Perth’s rental market is already operating with limited margin for additional pressure. The proposed changes probably won’t create an immediate shift, particularly for existing investors, but they do reinforce how important long-term investment confidence remains key to maintaining healthy rental supply."
“The proposed Budget changes reinforce how important investor confidence remains to Perth’s rental market. While the reforms are designed to encourage new housing supply, Perth is still operating in a market where demand continues to outpace available stock in many areas.
For investors, long-term strategy and asset selection will become increasingly important, particularly as the market becomes more selective.”
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