Eventus Financial Featured in Smart Property Investment: Negative Gearing Changes Could Reduce Borrowing Capacity by 20%
As Featured in Smart Property Investment | Expert Commentary by Alex Veljancevski
Eventus Financial Founder and Director Alex Veljancevski has been featured in Smart Property Investment, providing expert commentary on how the 2026 Federal Budget's negative gearing reforms could significantly impact property investors' borrowing capacity and long-term investment strategies.
Alex highlighted that investors could face a double hit from rising interest rates and the removal of negative gearing tax benefits from lenders' servicing calculations, potentially reducing borrowing capacity by up to 20%.
Using a practical example, Alex demonstrated how an investor earning $100,000 annually could see their borrowing capacity fall from $750,000 to $600,000, representing a $150,000 reduction despite no changes to their income, expenses or interest rates.
The article also examines the potential consequences for Australia's rental market, with Alex warning that reduced investor participation could limit rental housing supply if new construction fails to keep pace.
Alex's insights reinforce Eventus Financial's expertise in property investment finance, borrowing capacity assessments and helping Australians navigate changing lending policies to achieve their long-term financial goals.