2GB with John Stanley: Softening Markets, Tax Changes & What Comes Next

On 2GB Nights with John Stanley, Peter O’Malley from Harris Partners joins the program to unpack the clear softening emerging across Australia’s property market. With weak auction clearance rates, falling buyer confidence, and proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax dominating headlines, the conversation explores what could lie ahead for prices, investors, and renters.They also discuss: Weekend auction clearance rates across Sydney, Canberra, and Brisbane — and what they reveal about demand  Why this downturn feels tougher than 2020 and comparisons to the 2018 market correction  Uncertainty around legislation timing and why policy detail matters  The dangers of paying a premium for brand new property and “new property syndrome”  How to properly assess off-the-plan purchases against the broader market  Negative gearing vs positive gearing and the impact on borrowing capacity  Why rents can continue rising even as property prices soften  Melbourne as a case study in how policy settings can reshape both prices and rental marketsSend us Fan MailAs always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!