With negative gearing and capital gains tax back on the national agenda, experts say such reforms would be unlikely to lead to a major fall in property prices. But some investors say they could be forced to sell if there are changes to property tax breaks and that could force rents higher. With negative gearing and capital gains tax back on the national agenda, experts say such reforms would be unlikely to lead to a major fall in property prices. But some investors say they could be forced to sell if there are changes to property tax breaks and that could force rents higher. Property Prices, Housing Construction Industry, Housing Policy, Tax, Rental Housing Latest business news