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Australian home prices tumble as tax rules, rate hikes bite
Australian home prices drop after tax reforms and rate hikes.
In brief
Australian home prices drop after tax reforms and rate hikes. Australian home prices fell as tax rules and interest rate hikes reduced demand. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Australian home prices tumble
Australian home prices are plunging as interest rate hikes and tax reforms aimed at curbing residential investment have dampened the market.
Tax rules and rate hikes impact market
Rising interest rates have pushed up mortgage rates and put a damper on housing demand, threatening new construction and the government's housing supply goals.
Government housing goal in doubt
The downturn threatens new construction and casts doubt on the government's plans to boost housing supply through increased market activity.
Here's the gist
Australian home prices fell as tax rules and interest rate hikes reduced demand.
