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How tax uncertainty was changing investor activity
The April 2026 report compares slowing investor purchases in several capitals with a different picture in Victoria, alongside Joe and Gianna’s perspective.
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realestate.com.au examined slowing investor activity in April 2026 as buyers awaited clarity on possible capital gains tax and negative-gearing changes. The reporting combines market data with the experiences of property owners, including InvestorKit clients Joe and Gianna Ciardi.
Different conditions across the country
The article cites FoundIt analysis of homes bought by investors and subsequently listed for rent. It reports declining activity in Greater Sydney, Greater Perth and Greater Brisbane, while investor purchases in Victoria increased over the March quarter compared with the same period in 2025.
Those figures concern the flow of newly purchased rental properties. They should not be read as a count of all existing rentals or proof that a single policy proposal caused every change.
Waiting for confirmed details
Joe and Gianna told the publication that they intended to wait for the facts before altering their strategy. The report describes their nine-property portfolio and their preference for decisions based on data and a longer-term plan.
The article includes several industry views on rental supply and the possible effects of reform. Those views belong to their named contributors and reflect the policy discussion at publication. Read the original report for the full comparison and attribution.
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- Property investor spending slows ahead of looming tax changes
realestate.com.au, 27 Apr 2026. Opens an external website.
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