Is self-funded retirement quietly being Abolished in Australia? This episode of the Positive Property Show covers the latest move in a sequence of policy changes that have made it progressively harder for everyday Australians to build independent wealth.

First came the negative gearing restrictions. Then the CGT concessions were cut. Now borrowing inside a self-managed super fund to buy property has been banned, the result of a Labor-Greens deal where each party extracted what it wanted from the other. The ban closes one of the most tax-efficient wealth-building strategies available to middle-income Australians, and it comes with a hard deadline. Anyone who exchanges contracts before the cutoff date is still eligible to borrow inside their SMSF. After that, the strategy is gone.

George Markoski goes through the full picture in this episode, from why super is now being treated as a government revenue source rather than a retirement vehicle, to exactly what needs to happen before the 45-day window closes.

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The RBA just held rates at 4.35%, and opinion was split right up until the decision. George Markoski breaks down the data behind the call: a new Iran-US ceasefire framework that has pushed oil prices down from the mid-80s to the low 60s, easing inflation pressure, and an unemployment surprise that came in well above the RBA's own forecast.

Rate hike expectations in the market have fallen from 85% in January to just 45% today, with Westpac and CBA both pointing toward cuts in early 2027. Every rate peak in Australian history has been followed by a property boom once cuts began, and the strongest growth has consistently gone to those who bought ahead of confirmation rather than waiting for it. Melanie also joins live to share how 20 years of hesitation turned into three properties, $200,000 in growth on her first purchase alone, and a Legacy Program spot for her teenage son.

About Positive Property:

Positive Property has been empowering Australians to build financial freedom through strategic property investment for over 20 years. Founded by George Markoski, the community is built on the mission to help 10,000 Australians achieve financial independence through proven, principle-based property investing.

P.S. Whenever you're ready… here are 3 ways George can help you create money for life through property:

1. Grab George's Free Book: The roadmap 3,500+ Australians have used to start building wealth through property. Get your free copy
2. Join 9,000+ Australian Property Investors: Positive Property Investors Australia, our Facebook community of smart investors sharing tips, wins, and strategies. Join the group
3. Watch Our Free Training: The exact strategy our members use to build portfolios of 5-10 properties and create money for life. Watch the free training

Most Australians think the housing crisis is still building. George Markoski's case in this episode of the Positive Property Show is that the next wave has already started.

Australia is growing far faster than any government forecast anticipated. The budget added more people to a rental market that is already stretched and a construction industry that is already failing to keep pace. Rents are rising at their fastest rate since late 2024. Builders are being pushed toward insolvency by surging material and oil-related costs.

George explains what this combination means for property investors who are positioned in the right locations and what it means for everyone who is waiting on the sidelines. A member also joins to share how two properties have put his family on track to retire within two years.

About Positive PropertyPositive Property has been empowering Australians to build financial freedom through strategic property investment for over 20 years. Founded by George Markoski, the community is built on the mission to help 10,000 Australians achieve financial independence through proven, principle-based property investing.

P.S. Whenever you're ready… here are 3 ways George can help you create money for life through property:

1. Grab George's Free Book: The roadmap 3,500+ Australians have used to start building wealth through property. Get your free copy
2. Join 9,000+ Australian Property Investors: Positive Property Investors Australia, our Facebook community of smart investors sharing tips, wins, and strategies. Join the group
3. Watch Our Free Training: The exact strategy our members use to build portfolios of 5-10 properties and create money for life. Watch the free training