Scrapping CGT Discounts Could Crash Australia's Rental Market — Here's Why

In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie unpack the growing debate around scrapping capital gains tax (CGT) discounts in Australia — and whether this move would actually fix housing affordability or make the crisis even worse.

With mounting pressure on the government to reform CGT, many argue that pushing investors out of the market will help first-home buyers. But is that really how the Australian property market works?

In this episode, we break down:

👉Why removing CGT discounts may reduce rental supply, not prices

 👉Who property investors really are (hint: mostly mum-and-dad owners)

 👉How low vacancy rates and rising rents could worsen if investors exit

 👉Why supply, not tax changes, is the real housing problem

 👉The unintended consequences of targeting investors instead of building homes

 If you’re a home buyer, investor, or renter, this episode explains what CGT reform could mean for property prices, rents, and long-term housing affordability in Australia.

🔍 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ What is Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and how the discount works

✔️ Why scrapping CGT could reduce rental supply

✔️ The real drivers behind Australia’s housing crisis

✔️ Investors vs first-home buyers — who really drives prices?

 ✔️ Why building more homes matters more than tax reform

 ✔️ Long-term risks of political housing decisions