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Tax reform impacts housing market: Australian economy faces chain reaction

AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver warned that Labor's policies of abolishing capital gains tax concessions and limiting negative gearing have caused auction clearance rates to plummet to 43%, accelerating the decline in house prices. This could drag down consumption through the wealth effect, thereby slowing overall economic growth.

James Sterling3 min read
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Australian commercial real estate financing remains resilient: capital is once again favoring assets with stable cash flow

CBRE’s latest survey shows that Australian commercial real estate lenders remain willing to expand exposure, but their capital preferences are shifting from industrial assets toward stable office properties, hotels, and student accommodation, reflecting how interest rates, construction costs, and yield certainty are reshaping capital allocation.

James Sterling8 min read