The Age
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·2 hours ago
Housing prices surge as capital gains tax concession concerns grow
April 22, 2026, sees concerns over potential reinstatement of the 50 percent capital gains tax concession, which has transformed landlord behavior and contributed to skyrocketing housing prices. Median house prices in Sydney and Melbourne have surged 575 percent and 450 percent since the change, leading to increased debt levels among homeowners. Economists warn this trend could deepen the housing crisis.
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