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Housing was a major focus of what Treasurer Jim Chalmers described as “the most important and ambitious budget in decades,” delivered on Tuesday night. One of the most significant changes announced relates to negative gearing and capital gains tax, both of which are set to reshape Australia’s property investment landscape. Under the previous negative gearing…

Australia’s expanded 5% Deposit Scheme has made it easier for first-home buyers to enter the market, but its impact varies sharply by location. Melbourne and Sydney offer relatively strong access to eligible homes due to higher price caps and better housing supply, while Queensland—particularly the Gold Coast—faces a shrinking pool of affordable options. Experts warn…

Sydney home prices are forecast to continue rising through 2026 and 2027 despite interest rate uncertainty and worsening affordability, driven by a persistent shortage of housing supply. KPMG predicts Sydney house prices will grow 5.8% and unit prices 5.3% in 2026, followed by further increases of 5.7% for houses and 4% for units in 2027.…