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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Maroosha Muzaffar

Australia bans foreigners from buying homes to tackle surging property prices

Australia will ban foreign investors from buying existing homes for two years to address soaring property prices in the country.

The move is part of the government’s election pitch as housing affordability becomes a major issue, especially for young voters.

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