03/06/2026
💡Negative gearing is changing — here’s what you need to know.
Following the 2026 Federal Budget, the Government has proposed limiting negative gearing to new residential builds from 1 July 2027.
🏠 What’s the goal?
To improve housing affordability and support first home buyers by reducing investor tax advantages on existing homes and encouraging investment in new housing supply.
In short:
➡ Existing properties held before 12 May 2026 are expected to be grandfathered
➡ Established properties bought after that date may no longer allow rental losses to be offset against wages or salary
➡ Unused losses may be carried forward
➡ The changes have been announced, but are not yet law
This is a significant proposed reform that could reshape property investment decisions in Australia.