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Chinese interest in Aussie real estate to decline?

While Chinese investors are often blamed for skyrocketing house prices in Sydney and Melbourne, a number of factors could see the demand for Aussie real estate from Chinese investors wane in the coming years, according to Erika Altmann, qualitative researcher at the University of Tasmania, and Zhixuan Yang, a lecturer in real property development and management.

Voters support reforms to negative gearing, capital gains tax

The Australian

Less wealthy Aussies vulnerable to house price collapse

Less affluent Australians have the most to lose if house prices collapse and cause an economic downturn, warned Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen.

‘Migrant millionaires’ fueled growth in property last year

Rent-bidding apps to shake rental market

NSW government supports short-term rentals

Western Australia’s rental market is more affordable

Melbourne’s Airbnb hosts make up to $150,000 annually

Questions to ask when buying off-the-plan

Do you need lenders mortgage insurance?

Banks risk ‘unintended consequences’ from mortgage repricing

Overall household debt, asset values at record highs

Shorten: Ban borrowing by self-managed super funds

Are regulator concerns about house prices overblown?

No cooling off period for the southeastern capitals

Experts say limiting property investment is 'stupid'

Gen Y most likely to renovate

Australia top choice for foreign direct investment

Government keen to limit properties per investor

Chinese buyers remain undaunted when purchasing Australian property

More newly-built units completed than houses in December quarter

Hundreds of foreign investors must pay ATO $2.7m in fines

Two major retailers join Northpoint redevelopment

APRA's new supervisory measures for banks take hold

Fight to save Sirius building intensifies

Government rolls out new housing affordability package

Falling rents, loss of tenants could jeopardise investment portfolios

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