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  1. hobo-jo

    Government to act as Housing affordability becomes major election issue

    Not in abundance like they were in 2005-2007. Which direct property stimulus (aka FHOG boost equivalent) are you talking about? I don't recall reading about any equivalent schemes over the GFC period...I do however recall reading about a direct car sales stimulus in the US called cash for...
  2. hobo-jo

    Government to act as Housing affordability becomes major election issue

    Yes, 2005-2007 when 100%+ loans were available, when yields were higher, when prices were lower (so FHOG was a larger deposit than the same sized grant today), when there was no such thing as the GFC, etc. Also you can expect yields to drop when rent drops, like it did in 4 out of 8 capital...
  3. hobo-jo

    Government to act as Housing affordability becomes major election issue

    You are trying to claim some sort of victory way too early. Yes some of the most vocal gloomers/bears believe(d) in a crash, but certainly not all. Your generalisations are ridiculous. Can you please link me to yours and other bulls posts that suggest there would be implementation of fiscal and...
  4. hobo-jo

    Government to act as Housing affordability becomes major election issue

    That's right! And in late 2007/early 2008 we saw prices start to fall (e.g. the bears were going to be right), but this price fall was reversed by: - Increase to FHOG (e.g. boost) - Change in foreign ownership laws - Falling interest rates - Relaxing of credit (after 2008 squeeze) - Falling...
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