Why CGT Changes Won’t Solve Australia’s Housing Crisis

Podcast: The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real Estate · Chris Bates

Opublikowano: 2026-04-19

Capital gains tax reform and negative gearing have become central to Australia’s housing debate—but are these policies actually capable of improving affordability? In this episode, we unpack the real role of tax settings in the property market and question whether current reform discussions are addressing the right problem. The conversation explores how capital gains tax discounts work in practice, why they exist, and what changes could mean for investor behaviour. We also dive into the broader housing ecosystem—covering rental vacancy rates, population growth, and the heavy reliance on private investors to supply rental...