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Government Tax Changes Impact Investor Activity

By Ravs Realtors · 24 September 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Aap
Photo: =Nahemoth= / flickr · CC BY 2.0

Recent government decisions to trim capital gains tax concessions for existing home sellers and tighten negative gearing rules for landlords have contributed to a decline in investor lending and overall market activity.

These policy shifts impact the financial viability for property investors in Melbourne's western growth corridor. Investors need to re-evaluate strategies considering altered tax benefits and borrowing conditions.

Summarised by Ravs Realtors from reporting by Aap.

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