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John Howard and Peter Costello - a joint submission from them on spiralling housing costs in 2004 effectively pushed off any contentious changes.

House prices were already spiralling in 2004: Here’s what Howard and Costello did about it

In 2004, house prices in every capital city were surging to unaffordable levels. The Howard cabinet considered its options – and did nothing.

  • Shane Wright

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  • Jenna Price
Weighing up tax implications.

Will a share transfer after death trigger a tax trap?

Generally, when an asset changes ownership, a capital gains tax assessment is triggered. But there are exceptions.

  • Paul Benson
Index image for MPs and Senators property portfolios

Albanese isn’t alone. ‘Stunning’ properties are common for MPs

About two-thirds of federal parliamentarians own two or more properties, an analysis of declared interests shows.

  • Lisa Visentin, Rachel Clun and Olivia Ireland
Doing the calculations on the cost of renting vs selling a property can be necessary so you don’t get slugged with surprise taxes.

Should we sell or rent our elderly mother’s house?

Doing the calculations on the cost of renting versus selling a property can be necessary so you don’t get slugged with surprise taxes.

  • Paul Benson
Voters are open to changes to negative gearing but split on form what that change should take.

Voters warm to negative gearing changes – but like Coalition’s policy more

Australians are divided on the best ways to respond to the housing crisis amid a fierce political debate on tax breaks for investors.

  • David Crowe
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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Starmer sacks top aide in messy reset less than 100 days in as British PM

Infighting, a cash-for-influence scandal and three tax-raising plans under review, demand some action from new Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

  • Alex Wickham and Ailbhe Rea

If Albanese repeats his performance over negative gearing, he can kiss the election goodbye

The government’s management of the economy has helped bring inflation down and keep employment up, but it has much to learn about communication.

  • Niki Savva
Forget the argument over negative gearing. The capital gains tax concession needs change.

Never mind negative gearing – this is the real steal

Everyone seems to have an opinion on negative gearing, but the way the country taxes capital gains is costing a fortune and adding to house price pain.

  • Shane Wright
As seen in other countries, tax changes can be major, and come into effect quickly, catching unprepared investors unawares.

Why investors should prepare for major tax changes

Investors beware: tax changes are in the air, and they could come when you least expect them.

  • Noel Whittaker

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