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Rachelle Kroon and John Pidgeon discuss the proposed changes to capital gains tax and their implications for various stakeholders in the housing market.

CGT reform is back in the headlines but who actually gets hit? In this episode, Rachelle Kroon and John Pidgeon break down the proposed changes, what they mean for investors, homeowners and renters and why some policies could make the housing shortage worse. They discuss: 👉🏼 the current CGT rules 👉🏽 why CGT reform is back on the table 👉🏾 Labor's proposed changes 👉🏿 The Green's proposed changes 👉🏻 who gets impacted across the market 👉 will this help or hurt the housing shortage? 👉🏼 impact on renters, homeowners, investors & people trying to get into the market 👉🏽 PICA’s proposed reform 👉🏾 John and Rachelle’s opinions 👉🏻 advice for new investors Ben Kingsley on the potential CGT reform: https://youtu.be/m5zN82Dl0mg?si=4T8mGI-IsnRFgz46 This episode was recorded on 11 March 2026. Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/ We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty Need clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Rachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors…

People in this episode

Hosts: Rachelle Kroon, John Pidgeon

Topics covered

• capital gains tax reform
• housing market impact
• investor implications
• homeowner concerns
• renter effects
• policy analysis

Keywords

• capital gains tax
• housing shortage
• investors
• homeowners
• renters
• policy changes
• PICA reform

Sponsors

Sphere Home Loans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PICA, Labor, The Green's

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