The Election Is Over — Now What for Property Investors?

By James Pastras

There’s been a lot of noise following the recent election—and if you’re a property investor, you might be feeling a little uncertain.Is the new government going to support your goals? Or are we headed into rough waters?

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Here’s the surprising reality:Despite the political headlines, the previous term under this same government saw house prices climb 17%—even during three years of high interest rates and inflation.And rental demand? Still going strong.

So let’s be honest—your financial future doesn’t hinge on which party is in power.It hinges on you.Your actions today will always outweigh decisions made in Canberra.

Unless, of course, you choose to sit on the sidelines.

Now, what can we expect from the ALP government? Here's a snapshot of what’s on the table:

What’s Changing in Property Policy?

Immigration:A slight drop from 190,000 to 185,000 migrants is being considered. Not a game-changer, but enough to keep housing demand steady.

Foreign Buyers:A proposed two-year ban on foreigners purchasing established homes. Sounds bold, but foreign buyers make up less than 1% of the market—so don’t expect a major impact on prices.

Land Banking: Tighter regulations are being discussed, but it’s unclear how enforceable they’ll be in practice.

Help to Buy Expansion: An $800 million injection to help more first-home buyers with deposit support. Great news for buyers, but it won’t solve the supply shortage.

Prefabricated Homes: A $54 million push to ramp up prefab construction—faster, cheaper homes built in factories. It’s early days, but this could become a major industry dhttps://www.realestateinvestmentguide.com.au/free-consultationisruptor.

Building New Homes: $10 billion pledged to build 100,000 new homes, with incentives for developers and prefab firms. It’s a long-term play, and while skills shortages may slow rollout, this could reshape the market over time.

What This Means for You

The most frustrating part? Neither party brought bold, game-changing strategies to unlock new supply or ignite investor confidence.

But here’s the upside:Markets adapt. Opportunities emerge. And those who are informed and proactive will always be ahead of the curve.

We are still in a golden era for property investors.

So if you’re ready to take control of your financial future—regardless of the politics—book online your free consultation today.

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