13/05/2026
The recent 2026 Federal Budget has delivered the most significant overhaul to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules in over 25 years, directly impacting property investors, homeowners, and SMSF trustees across Australia. With the replacement of the longstanding 50% CGT discount with inflation-based cost base indexation and the introduction of a 30% minimum tax on real capital gains from 1 July 2027, the need for precise, independent property valuations has never been greater. Central Coast Property Advisory Service stands ready as the best and most cost-effective provider of CGT valuations on the NSW Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions. Our experienced team of Certified Practising Valuers delivers reliable, ATO-compliant reports that help clients navigate these complex changes while minimising compliance costs and maximising accuracy. The reforms introduce transitional arrangements for assets held across the 1 July 2027 threshold. Taxpayers may need to determine property values as at that date—either through a professional valuation or an ATO-approved apportionment formula. Inaccurate valuations could lead to disputes with the ATO, higher effective tax rates, or missed opportunities to legitimately reduce taxable gains through proper indexation. Failing to secure accurate valuations now could prove far more expensive in the long run through penalties, audits, or overpaid tax.