About this episode

Peter O’Malley discusses the softening property market in Australia and the implications of tax changes with John Stanley.

On 2GB Nights with John Stanley, Peter O’Malley from Harris Partners joins the program to unpack the clear softening emerging across Australia’s property market. With weak auction clearance rates, falling buyer confidence, and proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax dominating headlines, the conversation explores what could lie ahead for prices, investors, and renters. They also discuss: Weekend auction clearance rates across Sydney, Canberra, and Brisbane — and what ...

People in this episode

Host: John Stanley

Guest: Peter O’Malley

Topics covered

• property market
• tax changes
• negative gearing
• capital gains tax
• auction clearance rates
• buyer confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harris Partners

Places: Australia, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane

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