Budget changes: What property investors, pre-retirees and retirees should do next
About this episode
Chris Bates and James O’Reilly discuss the implications of the latest Federal Budget for property investors at various life stages.
Chris Bates sits down with James O’Reilly to unpack what the latest Federal Budget proposals could mean for Australian property investors at three very different life stages: wealth accumulators, pre-retirees and retirees. They break down how proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and trust taxation may change the numbers for investors who have relied on property for growth, cashflow and tax efficiency. From there, the conversation moves beyond headlines into practical strategy: whether younger investors may lean harder on shares, debt recycling and super, why new-build incentives can become a trap if the underlying asset is weak, and how upgrading or renovating the family home may stack up differently if CGT settings change. For pre-retirees and retirees, Chris and James explore the line-in-the-sand moment many property owners could face before 1 July next year, including whether to hold, sell, add to super or rethink how wealth gets passed on. They also discuss SMSF property risks, why tax now matters more than ever in long-term modelling, and how good advice can help people avoid rushed decisions based on policy noise. If you own property, want to buy, or are…
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