<description>&lt;p&gt;Victoria's Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) is one of the most controversial property taxes in Australia β€” and many investors still don't know it exists. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ πŸ’Έ In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down how the Victorian Windfall Gains Tax works, why it's often called a "hidden property tax", and how it can charge up to 62.5% on rezoning-related land value increases β€” even on unrealised gains (yes, you can get a tax bill without selling the property). βš οΈπŸ“©&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you own property in Victoria, invest in Australian real estate, buy land in growth corridors, or you're watching rezoning changes (low density β†’ medium/high density), this episode is a must-watch. We cover the $100,000 threshold, marginal tax rates, real examples, land tax comparisons (VIC vs NSW), exemptions, deferral options, and why this policy may impact housing supply, developers, and private investors. πŸ“ˆπŸ§Ύ&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;πŸ” Key Topics Covered:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;βœ”οΈ What is the Victorian Windfall Gains Tax (WGT)?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;βœ”οΈ How rezoning triggers a tax bill (even if you don't sell)Β &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;βœ”οΈ Example: land value doubles β†’ massive tax liability&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;βœ”οΈ The 62.5% marginal rate explained&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;βœ”οΈ Victoria land tax vs NSW thresholds&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;βœ”οΈ Exemptions &amp; deferring payment until sale&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;βœ”οΈ What investors can realistically do&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Talk Property To Me Podcast

Brad East & Aaron Downie

Australia's Scariest Property Tax? Victoria's Windfall Gains Tax Explained (Up to 62.5%!)

FEB 10, 20268 MIN
Talk Property To Me Podcast

Australia's Scariest Property Tax? Victoria's Windfall Gains Tax Explained (Up to 62.5%!)

FEB 10, 20268 MIN

Description

Victoria's Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) is one of the most controversial property taxes in Australia β€” and many investors still don't know it exists. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ πŸ’Έ In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie break down how the Victorian Windfall Gains Tax works, why it's often called a "hidden property tax", and how it can charge up to 62.5% on rezoning-related land value increases β€” even on unrealised gains (yes, you can get a tax bill without selling the property). βš οΈπŸ“© If you own property in Victoria, invest in Australian real estate, buy land in growth corridors, or you're watching rezoning changes (low density β†’ medium/high density), this episode is a must-watch. We cover the $100,000 threshold, marginal tax rates, real examples, land tax comparisons (VIC vs NSW), exemptions, deferral options, and why this policy may impact housing supply, developers, and private investors. πŸ“ˆπŸ§Ύ πŸ” Key Topics Covered: βœ”οΈ What is the Victorian Windfall Gains Tax (WGT)? βœ”οΈ How rezoning triggers a tax bill (even if you don't sell) βœ”οΈ Example: land value doubles β†’ massive tax liability βœ”οΈ The 62.5% marginal rate explained βœ”οΈ Victoria land tax vs NSW thresholds βœ”οΈ Exemptions & deferring payment until sale βœ”οΈ What investors can realistically do