Following the Federal Government’s negative gearing reforms, the biggest shift is that tax benefits will now be focused on newly built homes and developments that add housing supply, rather than established properties.

While some investors see this as a challenge, others may see it as a clear signal about where the market is heading next.

Under the proposed changes, established homes purchased after the implementation date may no longer qualify for traditional negative gearing benefits. However, new builds, house and land packages, and developments that create additional housing supply are still expected to qualify.

That means investors will need to rethink the traditional strategy of buying older established homes in inner city areas, and instead look at growth corridors where they can buy land and build new.

Suburbs like Wollert continue to grow rapidly thanks to new schools, retail, transport connections, and long-term population growth. As demand for modern housing increases, communities like Arramont Wollert will become even more increasingly attractive for investors wanting to align with the new direction of the market.

These reforms have only just been introduced, and many investors are now reassessing where future opportunities lie. For buyers willing to adapt early, securing land and building in emerging growth areas could become one of the smarter ways to continue building a property portfolio under the new framework.

For investors looking ahead, new residential communities like Arramont Wollert may be exactly the kind of opportunity the market is shifting toward.

Speak to the Arramont team today on 0425 741 891 and at arramont@rpmgrp.com.au for more information on buying land in Wollert.

Publish date June 15, 2026