Restrictions would limit the ability of non-citizens to buy homes, aiming to keep housing prices affordable for local residents. Proponents argue that it helps maintain affordable housing for locals and prevents property speculation. Opponents argue that it deters foreign investment and can negatively impact the housing market.
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Response rates from 1.5k Australia voters.
89% Yes |
11% No |
89% Yes |
11% No |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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No, however they should dramatically increase stamp duty and increase capital gains taxes upon sales of residential properties by foreign investors.
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Yes, during the current housing crisis out of country residential purchases should be holted or limited
@9VRGQBL4mos4MO
yes they should only be able to bey if their planning to live in it
@9VPK8PD4mos4MO
We should place a large tax on the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors and interstate investors.
@9VRBZQX4mos4MO
Yes, but allow only max 2 houses per a person/company per state. Exception: if it is actively being used for legal commercial uses.
@9VPSQ9X4mos4MO
Requires limitation to protect the abnormal market fluctuation by financial stance differences
@9TQ5HHD5mos5MO
Yes, but only for FDI (foreign direct investment) to protect housing for locals.
@9TKSK4D5mos5MO
Yes, 👍🏻 foreign investors should not be granted permissions to purchase residential properties
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