BUDGET REVIEW: Reforming negative gearing for residential property investments

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From 1 July 2027, losses from established residential properties will only be deductible against rental income or the capital gains from residential properties. Excess losses will be carried forward and are able to be offset against residential property income in future years.

These changes will apply to established residential properties acquired from 7:30 PM (AEST) on 12 May 2026. Properties acquired prior to this time (including contracts entered into but not yet settled) will be exempt from the changes until disposal.

Eligible new builds will be exempt from the changes.

Properties in superannuation funds and widely held trusts will be excluded, alongside targeted exemptions for build-to-rent developments and private investors supporting government housing programs.

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