Why Joe and Gianna waited for the facts

realestate.com.au featured InvestorKit clients Joe and Gianna Ciardi on 30 April 2026, ahead of the Federal Budget. While proposed tax changes were prompting some investors to pause, the couple were waiting for confirmed details before reconsidering their strategy.

A portfolio built to be held

The article reports nine investment properties bought through InvestorKit, spread across NSW, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Joe described a methodical approach to building the portfolio, with the existing properties tenanted and the intention to hold them.

Rather than act on speculation about capital gains tax or negative gearing, the couple planned to examine any confirmed changes against their broader strategy. They would then seek input from the professionals around them before deciding whether an adjustment was needed.

Two snapshots of the same journey

Our linked client interview covers an earlier stage, when Joe and Gianna had seven properties. The newer media report describes nine. These figures reflect different points in time, rather than conflicting accounts of the same snapshot.

The feature offers a practical account of how one household approached uncertainty. Their decision to hold was specific to their circumstances and is not a recommendation for every property owner.