Episode 274: Rising Rates & CGT Changes: How Smart Property Investors Are Positioning for 2026

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I've got my good friend Michael Yardney on the show 🎙️, because there's a lot to be worried about everywhere we look at the moment 🤔, potentially.

And Michael's been through over four decades of investing ⏳, seen a lot of these things come up in different ways, shapes and forms before. So I wanted to get him on to give us some larger perspective 📊 as to what we should be worried about and what we shouldn't.

But it also raises an important question ❓

What if the biggest headlines worrying investors right now are actually creating the next wave of opportunity 🚀?

Interest rate rises 📈
Capital gains tax reform discussions 💰
Political uncertainty 🏛️
Global economic noise 🌍

Everywhere you look 👀, there seems to be another reason to pause or panic 😬.

So in this episode 🎧, Michael and I unpack what rising interest rates 📊 and potential CGT changes could really mean for Australian property investors 🏡 heading into 2026 📆.

Rather than reacting to short term news 📰, we talk about how experienced investors are positioning themselves for the next phase of the property cycle 🔄 and why periods of uncertainty can often create the best opportunities 💡.

If you're trying to make sense of what's really happening beneath the headlines 🧠 and how to make smarter investment decisions in today's market 💼, you're going to get a lot out of this conversation.

Let’s go inside 👇🎙️

Episode Highlights:

1. Intro [00:00]
2. Interest Rates and Market Uncertainty [00:40]
3. Impact of Interest Rate Rises [02:45]
4. Cost of Living Pressures and Market Tipping Points [06:30]
5. Capital Gains Tax Reform and Policy Uncertainty [09:23]
6. Rental Markets and Legislative Changes [18:32]
7. Investment Strategies and Market Opportunities [25:52]
8. The Importance of a Long Term Investment Mindset [31:04]

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About the Guest:
Michael Yardney is widely recognized as one of Australia’s leading authorities on wealth creation through property investment and the psychology of success. With over 50 years of experience, he is the founder and CEO of Metropole Property Strategists, a firm that has been involved in billions of dollars worth of property transactions and asset management. Yardney is a best-selling author of nine books, five of which have reached #1 bestseller status, and he hosts the popular Michael Yardney Podcast, where he shares insights on property investment, success, and money. He has been voted among Australia’s top 50 influential thought leaders and has consistently been recognised as the country’s leading property investment advisor. Beyond theory, Yardney is an active property investor and developer, mentoring thousands of investors and regularly contributing expert commentary to major media outlets and property publications

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