Investors could be $600k worse off when buying new builds

Property investors rushing to negatively gear new build homes ahead of looming budget changes are being warned they could face massive financial losses

Justin Tomlinson

Editor-in-Chief, Mora Discover

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Investors could be $600k worse off when buying new builds

Property investors who are rushing to negatively gear newly built homes in response to looming budget changes are being warned that they may be making a major mistake. The rush to secure these properties ahead of the upcoming policy adjustments could lead to severe financial consequences for buyers.[1][2]

According to warnings, investors purchasing new builds under these conditions could find themselves up to $600,000 worse off. Despite the potential risks, some investors continue to target new builds to utilize negative gearing before the budget changes take effect.[1][2]

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