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Not freezing to death. Perfect cool in the morning and night. And sunny during the day. So good!

Sunrise and sunsets during winter is so lovely. People go out for a run or walk.

We’re thinking of accepting and renewing our lease because it is a lot of effort to move again. We’ve moved twice already for the past 5 years and it’s tiring. We’ve been a good renter and have taken care of the property well. We’ve been here for 2 years now and our rent never increased at $650pw. I understand holding costs have gone up and unfortunately it’s passed on to us but I genuinely think she isn’t greedy.

We’d rather cop the $80pw than paying extra more being back in the rental market hunting. However, we are trying to negotiate with the agent to sign a longer lease (2-3years min. at least with a fixed rent price). Would they consider our request?

Likely outcomes in properties? Boom in Brisbane?

- Increased rental demand in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and major infrastructure corridors.

- Continued upward pressure on rents if housing construction does not keep pace with population growth

- Housing affordability could worsen without significant new housing supply

Long lines for rental inspections are still crazy, vacancy rate is less than 1%. Will we see more increase later this year? And more competition?

Quite concerning for renters.

Perth/Adelaide,Sydney/Melbourne Investors aggressively targeting established homes in Brisbane city council suburbs / Goldcoast coastline suburbs after the budget night investment policy changes.

If you are sitting in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, or Melbourne, it is incredibly easy to look at the recent growth in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and think, “I’ve missed the boat.” But you haven't. The real game is just entering its most lucrative phase.

Election is in 2028, liberal and one nation will reverse the tax changes means it’s boom time. Perfect surge before the Olympics. And another one, a year before the opening ceremony.

The runway to 2032 is laid out clearly. Are you going to watch it happen from interstate, or are you going to let the government underwrite your wealth creation?

I’m still unsure how any of this meaningfully helps first home buyers?

If affordability is the goal, where’s the infrastructure? Where’s the land? Where’s the planning reform? Where’s the reduction in construction cost?

GG.

Regarding next week’s reforms, I anticipate the government will grandfather existing holdings, leaving current negative gearing and the 50% CGT discount intact. However, a key 'trigger' may be introduced: should an existing investor acquire a new property, a strict two-property limit on negative gearing would apply. This targeted approach would effectively curb institutional accumulation while maintaining market stability.

For post-budget acquisitions, we might see a dual-track system: existing dwellings capped at two properties (plus a PPOR) under an inflation-indexation model, while new builds remain uncapped to aggressively drive supply. By pairing these restrictions with developer subsidies to prevent price-gouging, the government could balance the scales—cooling demand for established homes and stabilizing rents without stifling the construction of new housing.

If the Albanese government achieves this equilibrium, they’ll certainly have my support in 2028 election.

I deliberate intervention that doesn't target the average... just those on the extreme...

Other issues not been considered is the lack of trades and available land.

Effective FY27/28?

Thoughts?

BRISBANE UP 1.2% IN THE MONTH OF APRIL WHILE INTEREST RATES ARE HIGH, INFLATION NUMBERS ARE HIGH, ONGOING WAR CONFLICTS.

It just shows you that Brisbane is quite resilient during these uncertain times. What more if everything cools down and goes back to normality, the simple answer is it’s only going to go UP in prices.

Not to mention with rental low vacancy rate and government “tax reform” it will just adds more fuel to the fire.

6 MORE YEARS TO GO TIL OLYMPICS!! ITS BEEN 6 SINCE COVID HAPPENED - TIME FLIES