negative gearing

Policymakers are playing with fire.

The Australian faith in property runs deeper than any tax break, but the post-Budget state of play has certainly made it less attractive.

Tax reforms have thrown the property market into an adjustment phase - but they're also creating new opportunities for savvy investors.

The recent Federal Budget reforms to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and negative gearing add further pressure to a more challenging environment.

With negative gearing rules shifting, investors are eyeing equities. But can you handle the volatility that comes with a geared portfolio?

Viola's Daniel Kelly sees pain for growth assets, renters and first-home buyers. Chris Brycki fears behavioural fallout.

The government plans to remove negative gearing to help renters buy homes. For those who remain renters, the wrong levers are being pulled

Tax policy no longer subsidises mediocre returns and lazy strategy and replacing them will be a positive change for smart investors

Budget delivered a brutal blow: 50% CGT discount for holding >12mths is gone. HNW families now face real long-term pain on capital gains.

Labor used five confronting charts to justify why it believes investors with wealth in shares, property and trusts should pay more tax.