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A two-year stamp duty holiday would fix the housing crisis
Jul 31, 2026
Australian Financial Review

A two-year stamp duty holiday would fix the housing crisis

Angus Raine said a two-year stamp duty holiday would fix the housing crisis. He argued that removing taxes for downsizers aged over 70 would encourage them to move into smaller homes. This shift would free up larger houses for families and help improve supply across the Australian housing market today.