Will the 2026 Budget changes crash property prices? Probably not. But when combined with tight serviceability and poor affordability, they could reshape investor behaviour, buyer demand, rents and price growth across different markets.
The 2026 Federal Budget has created plenty of confusion for property investors. This, and the many versions of speculations are confusing property buyers in Melbourne. We break down the top 5 myths about negative gearing, CGT, new builds and family trusts, and explain what is really happening.