World Jun 01, 2026 · 1 min read

Property prices may drop but it’s decades of policy failure, not the budget, to blame

Instead of relying on tax-enhanced speculation, investors must now look at established properties based on actual profitability – leaving space for first home buyers Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor decades, Australia’s property market has been defined by relentless pri...

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The Guardian
by Jonathan Barrett
Property prices may drop but it’s decades of policy failure, not the budget, to blame

Instead of relying on tax-enhanced speculation, investors must now look at established properties based on actual profitability – leaving space for first home buyers

For decades, Australia’s property market has been defined by relentless price rises, reinforcing the old adage that real estate investment is “as safe as houses”.

There’s now a wrinkle in that wisdom.

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