Why Rental Growth Hasn’t Slowed the Way Many Expected
After the sharp rental surge of 2022 and 2023, many analysts anticipated a cooling phase. Interest rates had risen, affordability pressures intensified, and household budgets were tightening. The prevailing expectation was that rental growth would decelerate materially. Yet across much of Australia, rents have remained resilient and in several markets, continued rising. This raises an […]
Proposed CGT Changes: What’s Real, What’s Political, and What Investors Should Do
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reform is once again dominating headlines in Australia, particularly as housing affordability pressures, fiscal sustainability concerns, and wealth inequality debates intensify. Investors are increasingly confronted with a wave of commentary suggesting that major structural changes to CGT are imminent. However, the reality is far more nuanced. While policy discussions are active […]