Brett Warren , National Director – Metropole Group
If you’re a homebuyer or property investor keeping an eye on the NSW market, the 2025-26 state budget has delivered some big-ticket opportunities that are hard to ignore.
First up, the government’s massive commitment to housing supply means more homes coming to market faster. The new Pre-sale Finance Guarantee – backing $1 billion in housing projects at a time – gives mid-tier developers a solid leg-up to get shovels in the ground sooner. For investors, that means greater supply, especially in emerging pockets, and a potentially more stable entry point.
The budget also sweetens the deal for build-to-rent developers. An indefinite 50% land tax concession is now on the table – hands down one of the most generous incentives in the country. With rental demand showing no signs of easing, this signals a golden opportunity for developers to play a long game in rental housing.
For those looking to buy, things are moving in a promising direction. Planning approvals are 17% faster, more than 70,000 homes are under construction, and reform-driven developments like the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy are unlocking 112,000 new homes over five years. Translation? More choice, better access, and hopefully more affordability.
And let’s not forget first home buyers. Over 60,000 have already benefited from discounted or waived stamp duty, and the continued backing of this program makes the leap into the market a little less daunting.
All of this is part of a bigger play to not just build homes, but build better communities – with streamlined infrastructure, crisis support, and improved public transport to boot.
Bottom line? Whether you’re looking to invest, get on the ladder, or expand your portfolio, NSW is shaping up to be a hotspot of opportunity in the years ahead.
