Australia may regret its war on negative gearing (opens original article in a new tab)

The Australian Senate inquiry into the government's capital gains tax and negative gearing overhaul highlights concerns about potential risks to rental investment and housing finance credibility.

• Senate inquiry reveals deep fractures in Australia's housing debate
• Government's tax proposal risks reducing rental investment and distorting capital allocation
• Abolishing negative gearing may undermine long-term housing finance credibility