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News15 May 2026

Why Scrapping Negative Gearing Will Not Fix Housing Affordability — and What Would

The 2026 reforms were sold as a housing affordability measure. The peer-reviewed evidence says they will lower prices by 1-2% and raise rents by 3-4%. A contrarian look at what actually moves the dial.

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Housing Affordability in Australia (2026): Key Challenges & Solutions

The state of housing affordability in Australia: deposit barriers, income-to-price ratios, government assistance, and practical strategies for buyers.

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