The Property Couch 555 | The $33B Truth About Property Investors – Chat with Phil Tarrant
Jul 17, 2025
Phil Tarrant, host of The Smart Property Investment Show, dives into the Australian housing crisis alongside fellow property experts. They unravel the myths surrounding property investors and discuss the staggering $33.1 billion narrative often overlooked. The conversation takes a hard look at tax contributions, investment challenges for younger generations, and the necessity for investor voices in policy discussions. Their insights deliver a fresh perspective on navigating property investment while advocating for fair representation in legislation.
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Property Investors Pay Massive Taxes
- Australian property investors paid $33.1 billion in capital gains tax in the 2022-23 year.
- This amount supports public services, contradicting the perception they only take from the system.
Affordability Crisis Misplaced Blame
- The real cause of housing affordability issues is mismatched immigration and housing policies causing population growth outstripping housing supply.
- Residential property investors are mainly ordinary people, not the 'greedy fat cats' stereotype.
Property Tax Receipts Outpace Shares
- Tax receipts from property capital gains nearly double those from shares, at $33 billion vs. $15 billion annually.
- Property investment remains a substantial contributor to government revenue, despite criticism.
