The Property Couch Breaking News | Are New Capital Gain Tax Reforms Coming?
Feb 28, 2026
A deep dive into proposed Capital Gains Tax and negative gearing reforms and who stands to win or lose. Historical myths about the 1999 CGT change are challenged. The role of investors and small developers in building new housing stock is examined. A tiered CGT proposal that targets short-term flipping while protecting long-term investors is presented.
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Public Opinion Creates A Political Window For Reform
- Voter polling indicates CGT cuts are politically palatable: 40% support reducing the 50% discount and 42% are undecided.
- That window makes Labor more likely to act now while they hold a parliamentary majority.
Two Thirds Of Voters Are Homeowners So Reform Risks Backlash
- Owner-occupiers (own with mortgage + outright) make up ~6 million voters, roughly two-thirds of the electorate; investors are ~2.3 million.
- Policy changes must balance these large cohorts to avoid political backlash.
Most Investors Seek Long Term Security Not Speculation
- Investors primarily buy property for financial security and retirement: 93% cite security, 85% self-funded retirement, and most hold only one or two properties.
- Kingsley uses the PIPA survey to rebut stereotypes of mass speculative landlords.
