Propertyupdate iconPropertyupdateAug 28, 2026

Why Labor’s federal budget changes could send Australian rents soaring

Australia's rental market was already stretched before the federal government decided to rewrite the tax rules for property investors. Vacancy rates remain painfully low, advertised rents continue to rise faster than wages, and the country is failing to build enough homes for its growing population.

Why Labor’s federal budget changes could send Australian rents soaring

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Australia's rental market was already stretched before the federal government decided to rewrite the tax rules for property investors.

Vacancy rates remain painfully low, advertised rents continue to rise faster than wages, and the country is failing to build enough homes for its growing population.

Now, Labor's changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax...

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Australia's rental market was already stretched before the federal government decided to rewrite the tax rules for property investors. Vacancy rates remain painfully low, advertised rents continue to rise faster than wages, and the country is failing to build enough homes for its growing population. Now, Labor's changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax...

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