Negative Gearing is a commonly used term used to describe a situation where expenses associated with an asset (including interest expenses) are greater than the income earned from the asset. federal Budget 2026 had some major announcements related to negative gearing that can have long lasting impacts on investors and home buyers as Associate Professor Dr Ameeta Jain (inset) explains. Credit: SBS
Australians have been hearing terms like negative gearing, capital gains tax, and housing affordability constantly but do we really understand what they mean and how they affect our everyday lives? In this explainer podcast, Real Estate and Finance Associate Professor Dr Ameeta Jain breaks down the major Budget 2026 tax changes in simple language and explains how they could affect homeowners, renters, investors, migrant families and the wider economy. Your complete guide to understanding negative gearing and capital gains tax without jargon.
Australians have been hearing terms like negative gearing, capital gains tax, and housing affordability constantly but do we really understand what they mean and how they affect our everyday lives? In this explainer podcast, Real Estate and Finance Associate Professor Dr Ameeta Jain breaks down the major Budget 2026 tax changes in simple language and explains how they could affect homeowners, renters, investors, migrant families and the wider economy. Your complete guide to understanding negative gearing and capital gains tax without jargon.
