Property Rules, Tax & Government Updates
Regulatory, tax and government developments that affect property decisions in Queensland and Australia.
Property decisions do not happen in a vacuum. Government policy, tax settings and planning rules all shape what a purchase, sale or renovation actually costs and what is possible. This section is being built out to track and explain those changes in plain language.
What this section will cover
Transfer (stamp) duty
Land tax
Capital gains tax basics
Foreign purchaser surcharges
First-home grants and concessions
Rental law changes
Planning and zoning changes
Foreign ownership rules
Housing policy
Infrastructure announcements
Other property-related government changes
A note on accuracy. Tax and regulatory information changes, and rules can differ depending on your individual circumstances. Nothing in this section is personal tax, legal or financial advice. Before making a decision based on a rule or figure you have read here or anywhere else, verify it against the current official source or speak with an appropriately qualified professional.