House prices set to drop with tax
Friday 18th December
Hi
This week has been another tax-focused one, with Westpac crunching numbers on how much house prices will drop if certain tax initiatives are introduced.
Some of the options are a scary prospect for investors, as the bank’s economists also predict investment will become less attractive and home ownership goes up.
This is the last newsletter of 2009 and what a year it has been.
We look forward to providing you with the latest news in 2010, which is shaping up to be an interesting year in terms of its unpredictability for the housing market.
Merry Christmas and safe holidays.
Warm regards
The Landlord
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