Consumer News

The forgotten consumers

2 March 2018

By Tim McKibbin - REINSW CEO

Investment in the residential property market is important to the economy, yet government policy seems to be making it as unattractive as possible.

Landlords are subject to a raft of unfair taxes and legal obligations that is encouraging them toward other investment options.

The vast majority of these investors only have one investment property and are ‘mum and dad’ investors who rely on the rental income the property generates. 

They help contribute to tax revenue, job creation, rental accommodation supply, self-funded retirement and economic growth.

But as their rights reduce and their compliance costs increase, these property investors are increasingly looking elsewhere for more attractive investment options.

REINSW will continue to lobby for a fairer go for landlords and property investors.