House prices may flatline for years under tax changes: Alan Kohler | ABC NEWS

ABC finance presenter Alan Kohler explains how Labor's suggested changes could affect house prices and why entrepreneurs and start-ups want exceptions. Kohler examines how interest rates affect the market and why a long period of steady house prices could make homes more affordable but cause problems for investors who depend on property to grow their money. 00:00 - CGT, negative gearing and the housing debate 02:19 - How the tax reforms could affect house prices 04:24 - The dark side of improving housing affordability Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/nostalgia-for-past-tax-system-from-labor-and-coalition/106689472 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia