12/05/2026
🏡 Major Negative Gearing Changes Announced in the 2026 Federal Budget, today
The Australian Government has now officially announced significant reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax rules as part of the 2026 Federal Budget. 
📌 What has been proposed?
✔ From 1 July 2027, negative gearing for residential property will largely be limited to new builds only
✔ Existing investment properties held before Budget Night (12 May 2026) will remain grandfathered under current rules
✔ Investors purchasing established properties after Budget Night may still offset losses against rental income, but not against wages or salary income from July 2027 onward 
The Government says the reforms are designed to:
• Encourage construction of new housing supply
• Improve affordability for first home buyers
• Rebalance investor demand toward new developments 
📈 What could this mean for borrowers and investors?
These changes may influence:
✔ Investment property strategies
✔ Demand for new developments
✔ Lending structures and borrowing decisions
✔ Long term portfolio planning
✔ Market activity leading into July 2027
Periods of policy change often create both uncertainty and opportunity.
For buyers and investors, understanding lending structures, timing and long term strategy may become increasingly important over the next 12–18 months.
At Unify-Elite Finance, we help clients navigate changing market conditions with strategic, research backed mortgage guidance tailored to long term goals.
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