EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 9 MIN
The Tax That Never Lands: A 50-Year History of CGT Failures⎥Ep. 2241
from The Property Academy Podcast · host Opes Partners
For over half a century, politicians have promised – and failed – to bring in a Capital Gains Tax.In this episode, Ed and Andrew trace the 7 times politicians have tried (and failed) to introduce it, revealing what happened to house prices each time.You’ll learn:Every major attempt to introduce a Capital Gains Tax in NZ How each proposal shaped investor confidence and house pricesWhy has this policy become one of New Zealand’s most consistent election failuresEd and Andrew unpack 50 years of political promises and broken tax dreams, and explain what history tells us about the odds of Labour’s latest proposal ever becoming law.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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For over half a century, politicians have promised – and failed – to bring in a Capital Gains Tax.In this episode, Ed and Andrew trace the 7 times politicians have tried (and failed) to introduce it, revealing what happened to house prices each time.You’ll learn:Every major attempt to introduce a Capital Gains Tax in NZ How each proposal shaped investor confidence and house pricesWhy has this policy become one of New Zealand’s most consistent election failuresEd and Andrew unpack 50 years of political promises and broken tax dreams, and explain what history tells us about the odds of Labour’s latest proposal ever becoming law.Don't forget to create your free Opes+ account and Wealth Plan here.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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