Quote Originally Posted by Panda-NZ- View Post
If you do then you're doing it wrong.

If a CGT came in then presumably it would replace the tax (or be a lower rate) on those gains so why be against it.
..because they pay nothing now that's why.
Pray tell me how I am doing it wrong? How should I be doing it? If I sell a property within 5 years of purchase I pay tax on it. If I am in the business of buying and selling properties I pay tax on the profit irrespective of how long I hold them.