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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.

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

More than 11,000 “migrant millionaires” helped fuel growth in the booming property markets of Sydney and Melbourne last year, with high net-worth Chinese nationals now commuting in and out of the country to enjoy the Aussie lifestyle while continuing to work offshore. 

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