27/05/2026
The Federal Government's Budget announced on 12 May 2026 proposed changes to negative gearing. While these changes have been announced, they are still to be passed into law. Negative gearing for residential properties purchased after 12 May 2026 will be limited to 'new builds'.
Can you gain loan approvals from Lenders with negative gearing included in the serviceability assessment of your application? Yes, you can!
Contact David Lee on 0488 788 571 or message Your Right Hand Man for a free assessment of your eligibility.
ANZ have advised the following:
* Properties where the fully executed contract of sale was entered into on or before 12 May 2026 remain eligible to use negative gearing in our serviceability assessment
* Properties where the fully executed contract of sale was entered into after 12 May 2026 and where the loan application is not approved unconditionally by close of business Thursday 28 May 2026 will only be eligible to use negative gearing in our serviceability assessment where they meet the definition of ‘new build’ as assessed by ANZ.
What is a 'new build'.