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Why panic over policy changes hurts your portfolio
Most property investors are about to make a costly mistake – panicking over policy changes that aren’t even finalised, as uncertainty starts driving behaviour more than the market itself. Here is how to stay focused.
On The Smart Property Investment Show, host Liam Garman and Easy Super founder Natalia Clack break down the latest federal budget and the growing anxiety around proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts.
The discussion highlights how a lack of detail in early policy announcements is fuelling confusion, leaving investors to make decisions based on speculation rather than facts.
They warn that so-called “mum and dad” investors could be most affected, as changes aimed at wealthy property holders risk flowing through to everyday portfolios.
The episode also explores why self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are emerging as a potential alternative structure, offering tax advantages but requiring greater responsibility and strategy.
The duo warn investors not to react too early as policy continues to shift, with the biggest risk right now being action taken without clarity.
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