Episode 285: The Property Tax Changes That Could Reshape Australia’s Housing Market

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The 2026 federal budget just dropped a bombshell on every Australian property investor - and most of the talk about it flying around online are dead wrong. 

In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad Mahon reveals exactly what the proposed negative gearing changes and capital gains tax overhaul really mean for the Perth property market - and Australian real estate investing overall.

One of the big questions is whether these changes will actually cool the market in Perth and across Australia… or accidentally make the rental crisis worse.

Jarrad also breaks down which parts of the Perth property market could become even more competitive, which assets may struggle, and why the next phase could separate strategic investors from everyone else.

If you own property, plan to invest, or want to understand where rents and house prices may head next, this episode will give you clarity.

In this episode, Jarrad covers:

✅What the proposed negative gearing changes actually mean for Australian property investors
✅How the capital gains tax changes could affect long-term property returns
✅Why the Perth property market and WA property market could stay highly competitive
✅Which price brackets may outperform in the next phase (this might surprise you)
✅What factors may become even more valuable in the Perth property market over the coming years
✅How policy risk, buffers, structuring, and professional advice are becoming more important

Let’s go inside 👇🎙️

Episode Highlights:

1. 00:00:00 Intro
2. 00:02:50 Capital gains shake-up
3. 00:04:45 Migration meets housing shortage
4. 00:08:50 Building industry under pressure
5. 00:12:10 Property prices fragment
6. 00:15:10 First home buyer boom
7. 00:19:10 High-end market cools
8. 00:21:10 Smart investor playbook
9. 00:25:40 Active value-add plays
10. 00:29:10 The decade ahead

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