House prices could be hit by a sledgehammer under plans to axe negative gearing.
Western Sydney house prices could be hit by a sledgehammer under plans to axe negative gearing.
The Government has escalated its campaign against Labor's policy, saying it could also see rents rise by as much as 20 per cent. The Opposition has slammed the Coalition for running a 'scare campaign'. Image: News Corp Australia
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