Specialist Mortgage

04/06/2026

The Australian Government has proposed changes to Capital Gains and Negative Gearing Taxation in the recent Federal Budget.

The stated aim was to improve housing affordability and assist first-home buyers, but there are doubts that these changes will achieve that goal.

Removing the 10% GST on new residential construction would immediately lower home and apartment building costs, making housing and rentals more affordable while boosting supply.

Please sign our parliamentary petition by 1st July. Every signature brings us closer to securing affordable housing for all Australians 📝 https://removegstfromhousing.com/

02/06/2026

Recently released Cotality data highlighted a stagnation in national dwelling values with 0% growth in May.

Sydney and Melbourne are leading the downturn, with dwelling values falling by 0.9% and 0.8%. However, Perth and Darwin led the monthly gains at 1.5%.

Read more on the current market trends here: t.ly/9pvo7

Sydney and Melbourne drag national market into reverse as mortgage stress climbs As higher interest rates, affordability pressures and weakening buyer demand bite, fresh data suggests Australia’s stalled housing market is entering a far more fragmented and subdued phase.

31/05/2026

Are you ready to upgrade to your dream home, downsize to a smaller home, or buy an investment property?

Our team at Specialist Mortgage help everyday Australians secure tailored lending solutions, competitive loan options and deliver a seamless approval process from start to finish.

Achieve your property goals with Specialist Mortgage, we can help! 📩 https://ow.ly/Gpay50Z5qc4

28/05/2026

In our short Q+A series, Specialist Mortgage Director Helen Avis explains the differences between the loan terms of interest only and principle and interest loans.

Unsure what type of loan is right for you? We can help, enquire today 📩 t.ly/yHanN

27/05/2026

The Australian Property Investor Magazine Q1 2026 Property Sentiment Report is out now! 🏡

This report is based on hundreds of survey responses collected from Australian property investor showcasing their sentiment on the Australian property market.

Click the link to download your free copy! 🔗https://www.apimagazine.com.au/.../property-sentiment...

25/05/2026

The Australian Federal Budget proposes significant changes to negative gearing that will affect how property investors can claim tax offsets on established and new properties.

In this short video, SMATS Group Executive Chairman, Steve Douglas, explains the practical implications of these proposed negative gearing changes and their affect on the Australian property market.

Click the link to view our full Federal Budget analysis 📽️ https://ow.ly/6xra50Z31PG

23/05/2026

The Australian Federal budget has proposed significant changes to Capital Gains Tax that could impact property, shares and cryptocurrency. The main changes include shifting future gains to an inflation-based system, while existing assets will retain the current 50% CGT discount.

In this short video, SMATS Group Executive Chairman, Steve Douglas, provides insight into these proposed Capital Gains Tax changes and the important implications for investors and property owners in Australia.

Click the link to view our full Federal Budget analysis 📽️ t.ly/fChZX

22/05/2026

We had a fantastic evening hosting our 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 in Shanghai yesterday!

Thank you to all who joined us. Limited seats remain for our next seminar in London. Secure your spot for free using the link below.

🌐 London (8 June) - https://ow.ly/g62m50Z1scC

21/05/2026

In our short Q+A series, Specialist Mortgage Director Helen Avis, discusses Loan-to-Value Ratios and how they vary for expats, residents and foreign investors.

Keen to assess your borrowing power? Contact us for a free mortgage assessment ☎️t.ly/ifM2s

19/05/2026

Another successful event presenting our 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 in Hong Kong yesterday evening!

Thank you to everyone who attended. We still have a few seats available for our upcoming seminars in Shanghai and London. Registration is free! Click the links below to reserve your seat.

🌐 Shanghai (21 May) - https://ow.ly/3KMS50Z1scB
🌐 London (8 June) - https://ow.ly/g62m50Z1scC