Asciential Property Insights
- Peter Ward
- May 14
- 1 min read
Special Edition: 2026 Federal Budget
The 2026–27 Federal Budget has introduced important changes for property investors, particularly around capital gains tax and negative gearing. Much of the media coverage has presented these changes as bad news for investors, with property commentators warning about reduced investor activity, tighter rental supply and higher rents. But that is only one side of the story.
In our attached Asciential Property Investor Briefing, we explain what these changes mean in plain English, including worked examples showing how the new CGT framework may affect long-term investors, and why the negative gearing changes further favour new-build property over established dwellings.
Importantly, these policy settings reinforce the very investment principles Asciential has advocated for years: buy in the right market, focus on strong land value, favour brand-new property where possible, and hold for the long term while using equity growth rather than frequent buying and selling. In many ways, the Budget strengthens the case for the Asciential model rather than changing it.
