FEDERAL BUDGET 2026 PREVIEW: What if the biggest threat to Australian property investors isn’t the market, but Canberra rewriting the rules?
In this special Budget-week episode of the Get Invested podcast, Bushy Martin steps outside the normal Property W.E.A.L.T.H. Clock rollout to unpack the growing noise around potential Federal Budget changes to Capital Gains Tax, negative gearing, trusts and grandfathering, and what it could mean for investors, homeowners, renters and retirees alike.
Ahead of the 12 May Federal Budget, Bushy breaks down the difference between political headlines and practical reality, explains why grandfathering may become the “nuclear issue” for existing investors, and why the real danger isn’t necessarily reform itself, but investors continuing to rely on outdated, lazy, tax-driven property strategies.
This isn’t a technical tax lecture. It’s a calm and practical briefing designed to help Australians think strategically before the Budget lands.
In this episode, Bushy explores:
- Why this Federal Budget could materially reshape the future of property investing
- The growing conversation around CGT, negative gearing, trusts and entity structures
- Why the “fairness” narrative may only be part of the story
- How proposed changes could impact borrowing power, holding costs and long-term retirement plans
- Why grandfathering protections matter so much for existing investors
- The difference between strategic investing and “hit-and-hope” speculation
- Why quality, scarcity, finance and holding power are becoming even more important
- The likely shift toward investment-grade homes with strong owner-occupier appeal
- Why experienced investors focus on strategy, structure and fundamentals — not just tax deductions
- What aspiring and existing investors should prepare before Budget night
- Why next week’s post-Budget breakdown episode could be one of the most important episodes of the year
Bushy also explains why property investing isn’t dead — but why the next phase of the market may heavily expose investors who relied purely on negative gearing, endless refinancing and rising markets to make poor-quality property decisions look smart.
Whether you’re an experienced investor, an aspiring buyer, a business owner using trusts, or someone simply wondering what all of this means for your future wealth and retirement plans, this episode will help you approach Budget week with far more clarity, calm and strategic perspective.
If you want Bushy to unpack the final Budget announcements in next week’s episode, or you’re concerned about how potential changes may affect your portfolio, structures or future plans, reach out directly through Bushy Martin.
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