In this episode, co-hosts Jarrad Brown, Senior Financial Planner for Australian expats based in Singapore, and Joel Kerin, Director of Financial Planning at Ally Wealth, are joined by tax specialist Brad Murphy to unpack the 2026–27 Australian Federal Budget and what it means for Australian expats living abroad.

The Budget introduces some of the most significant changes to property taxation, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and negative gearing in decades. For Australian expats who own property, are planning to invest, or intend to return home in the future, understanding these reforms has never been more important.

In this episode, we cover:

• The latest outlook for Australian interest rates, property markets, and investor activity following the Budget
• Why the changes to negative gearing and CGT could dramatically alter the economics of Australian property ownership for expats
• How the grandfathering of existing property investments may create winners and losers across future generations of investors
• The proposed CGT indexation framework, what it means for long-term investors, and why accurate record-keeping is becoming increasingly important
• Whether Australian expats should reconsider the timing of property sales, debt reduction strategies, and return-to-Australia planning
• How the Budget has increased the relative attractiveness of superannuation as a long-term wealth-building vehicle
• Common planning mistakes expats are already making in response to the reforms, and how to avoid emotional decisions
• Practical planning opportunities that may emerge from the changes for current property owners and future investors
• The key areas of uncertainty that remain within the legislation and the challenges of practical implementation
• The actions Australian expats should consider now to position themselves for the years ahead

Whether you're an Australian expat building wealth overseas, planning your eventual return home, or simply trying to understand how the biggest tax reforms in decades could affect your financial future, this episode provides valuable insights, practical strategies, and expert commentary to help you navigate the changing landscape with confidence.

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