Forget negative gearing, it’s about the final sale price

The most important property investment trick is making a good return when you sell.

Property investors are anxiously awaiting flagged changes to negative gearing rules, but keep in mind that negative gearing is only worthwhile if you get a major capital gain at the end of your investment.

Many aspiring real estate moguls could learn a thing or two from one well-known investor, who is set to make a tidy profit on a house on Sydney Harbour after holding it for just three years.