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At SMATS we have been formally reviewing Australian Federal Budgets for over 20 years and always look at legislative changes and how we can find ways to turn ad…
FEDERAL BUDGET
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The simple fact is that Australia does not have enough homes for its growing population, which is driving unaffordability.
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Labor is betting the house on young Australians' desperation to buy their own.
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From July 1, 2027, the federal government is limiting negative gearing for residential property to only new builds.
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The reforms most widely discussed originate from a Parliamentary Budget Office-costed election commitment rather than enacted legislation.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has left the door open to winding back negative gearing.
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On Tuesday 25th March 2025, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2025-26 Australian Federal Budget early due to the prospect of an early decision to call the el…
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Housing takes back seat as Federal Budget targets cost of living (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
There were only modest housing policy adjustments in the 2025-26 Federal Budget.
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Australians are concerned that last week's federal budget raises the chance of interest rates being lifted.
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The federal government has released its budget for the forthcoming year – and says there's something for everyone.
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An extra $19 per fortnight on average for struggling renters will be a mere drop in the bucket compared to the ever-rising tide of housing costs, advocates say.…
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The federal budget faces significant negative gearing losses as Australia’s army of landlords deduct their net rental losses from their personal taxable income.…
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