Tag: negative gearing

  • Are the scare tactics regarding Labor’s housing policy too much?

    Are the scare tactics regarding Labor’s housing policy too much?

    Labor’s policy certainly moves in the direction of reducing the appeal of tax breaks for future investors who purchase established properties. It does so by removing the ability for new investors to claim losses on their rental properties as an offset to their taxable income, known as “negative gearing”. It also halves the tax discount on…

  • WATCH: Waleed Aly hits the nail on the head about negative gearing

    WATCH: Waleed Aly hits the nail on the head about negative gearing

    There’s no secret that the property prices in Sydney are exorbitant, and makes it almost impossible for new homeowners to break into the housing market. On The Project, Waleed Aly as per usual sums it up in a great 6 minute video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCF8P1jJOsc