Budget 2026: Negative Gearing Removed + CGT & Trust Tax Changes

The new Australian budget is out, and the speculation is officially over. And if you’ve been watching the headlines, you’d think the property market is about to collapse. People are saying investment properties will fall 50–80%. Others are calling it a disaster. But the truth is, that’s not how markets actually work. In this video, I break down what this budget really means for property investors — not just the surface-level announcements, but the second and third-order consequences that most people aren’t thinking about yet. We cover the three biggest changes that will reshape property investing in Australia: The new minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts and what that means for investors using corporate beneficiaries The proposed Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reform, moving away from the 50% discount toward an indexation-style system The most controversial change of all: the elimination of negative gearing, and why it could seriously impact rental supply and push rents higher More importantly, I explain how smart investors will adapt, what I’m personally watching in my own portfolio, and why the next 12–18 months is going to be a critical window to plan properly. The rules always evolve. The investors who stay calm, get the right advice, and adjust early are the ones who come out ahead.