Australia’s housing market is at a tipping point. With the federal budget looming, major changes to housing policy, including negative gearing and capital gains tax, are being debated in Canberra. But could these decisions make the crisis even worse? In this episode of The Issue, property investor Sam Gordon, who owns more than 150 properties, shares a stark warning. Government intervention could drive rents higher, push prices up, and lock an entire generation out of home ownership.

<p>Australia&rsquo;s housing market is at a tipping point. With the federal budget looming, major changes to housing policy, including negative gearing and capital gains tax, are being debated in Canberra. But could these decisions make the crisis even worse? In this episode of The Issue, property investor Sam Gordon, who owns more than 150 properties, shares a stark warning. Government intervention could drive rents higher, push prices up, and lock an entire generation out of home ownership.</p>

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