Negative gearing: the myths, facts and what investors need to know
Every election cycle seems to generate a debate around negative gearing but would changes paring back this property investor tax concession actually impact the property market?
Everyone seems to have an opinion on negative gearing but far fewer actually understand the pros and cons or how the policy impacts property prices. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)
It’s that time in the political cycle - negative gearing is once again in the spotlight.
Most commentators will tell you altering negative gearing is a death wish for any politician who contemplates it. But that hasn’t stopped The Greens proposing a winding back of tax benefits for landlords
.To fully understand the pros and cons, let’s take a look at negative gearing and the role it plays.
What negative gearing policy is being discussed?
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