Jun 10, 2026 – 5.46pmThe chief executive of one of Australia’s largest landlords says the federal budget has unleashed a “status war” between owner-occupiers and property investors that will have “seismic” and potentially unintended consequences for the housing market.David Harrison, the veteran founder and chief executive of Charter Hall, which manages $80 billion of property assets, said the proposed changes to negative gearing will result in a “severe hit to residential investment values”.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Property bosses warn of ‘seismic’ post-budget shift
The nation’s most influential property chiefs say renters are the most likely losers as changes to negative gearing trigger a shift in property capital.







