13/07/2026
The federal budget confirmed negative gearing will be restricted to new builds from July 2027, with capital gains tax concessions replaced by cost-base indexation.
For property investors, that's a meaningful shift, particularly those relying on tax concessions as a core part of their strategy.
What it highlights is that not all property investment is built the same way. Some regional markets are already operating on yield fundamentals rather than tax advantages.
Ray White Group Research points to examples like:
Broken Hill (median $217k, yield 10.7%)
Rockhampton ($383k, 7.3%)
Port Augusta ($321k, 6.9%)
These locations offer affordable entry prices, genuine rental demand, and cash flow that works without relying on policy settings.
The changes don't take effect until 2027, and existing holdings are grandfathered under current rules.
Whether you're an investor reassessing your strategy, a first home buyer priced out of capital city markets, or someone open to a lifestyle change, regional property is worth a closer look.
Read the full breakdown π
https://broker.loanmarket.com.au/codie-richter/blog/regional-markets-investor-hotspots/