Has Labor’s tax reform killed ‘rent-vesting’ for young Australians seeking a foothold in the housing market?
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Changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing will make the strategy of renting in a preferred area while buying a cheaper property elsewhere less attractive, experts say Explore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverage Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Rent-vesting – a popular strategy used by young Australians to save for their first home – could be killed off by Labor’s tax changes on investment properties, experts warn.Renters have used the strategy to keep living in their preferred area while buying a cheaper property elsewhere, hoping it will rise in price so they can sell and put the profits towards their first home. Continue reading...