24/05/2026
There’s been a lot of noise lately around the proposed changes to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax in the 2026 Federal Budget.
And honestly? Some of the headlines have made it sound like property investing is finished overnight.
But that’s not actually the case.
At this stage, the proposed changes are still not law, and there are important details many people are missing.
Here’s what we know so far:
✔ Existing investment properties are expected to be fully grandfathered under the current rules
✔ Negative gearing is proposed to remain available for new builds
✔ Property expenses like interest, rates, insurance, and depreciation would still remain deductible against rental income
✔ The changes appear more focused on how and when losses can be used — rather than removing investment deductions completely
The bigger takeaway?
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿.
The property market is changing, lending conditions are evolving, and finance decisions need to be based on long-term goals — not fear-driven headlines.
That’s why having the right advice around borrowing capacity, loan structure, cash flow, and future planning can make a massive difference.
If you’d like to understand how the proposed Budget changes could affect your borrowing or investment plans, the team at Diamondmine Home Loans is always happy to chat.
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