Property Investor Age Hits Record High as CGT, Negative Gearing Laws Change

Could negative gearing changes be a ‘tipping point’ for a WA building boom?

Western Australia could be in line to benefit from an $8 billion boom in private rental construction, according to a Perth property expert.

Property investor age hits record high as CGT, negative gearing laws change

The average property investor in Australia is now over 50, and their age has steadily risen since the introduction of the original capital gains tax discount in 1999.

‘First step’ in ambitious CGT changes put to Parliament

Jim Chalmers has introduced the legislation for the Budget’s suite of tax changes to Parliament, describing it as the ‘first step’ in an ambitious tax reform package.

PM says Angus Taylor swore at him in Question Time

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has suggested Opposition Leader Angus Taylor swore at him in Question Time. Take a look back at the day's coverage.

Tom Panos says Darwin property market could benefit from negative gearing changes

Leading auctioneer and real estate coach Tom Panos says Darwin property owners could emerge as “accidental” winners from the federal government’s controversial changes to negative gearing. Speaking at an NT News real estate symposium in Darwin, Panos said new rules limiting negative gearing to newly built residential properties may increase investor interest in the Top End due to its strong rental yields and relative affordability. “The Darwin m…