01/05/2026
A Massive Fortnight for Property Owners 🏠📈
The next two weeks will likely set the tone for the Australian property market for the rest of 2026. Here are the two dates you need to circle in your calendar:
1️⃣ May 5th: RBA Interest Rate Decision With inflation still proving "sticky," the RBA is back in the spotlight. While we all want to see rates hold or drop, the market is bracing for a potential "balanced" stance. If you are on a variable rate or your fixed term is expiring soon, now is the time to check your "buffer."
2️⃣ May 12th: The Federal Budget
This is the big one for investors. Word is out that the Government is looking closely at the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount. What does this mean for Investors? Currently, if you hold a property for over 12 months, you get a 50% discount on the tax you pay on the profit. Rumors suggest the Budget might propose:
Reducing that discount (potentially to 25% or 33%).
"Grandfathering" existing properties—meaning if you buy before the changes, you might keep the old rules.
The Bottom Line: If these changes are announced, the "cost" of selling an investment property in the future just went up. For those sitting on the fence about a purchase, securing a contract before any legislative changes could be a significant tax-saving move.
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