by Gavin R. Putland | Jan 30, 2019 | Commentary
The proper function of the property industry is to keep the productive economy housed as cheaply as possible, so that investment in future production is not crowded out by the cost of occupying space — that is, by the cost of mere existence. To serve this purpose, the...
by Gavin R. Putland | Apr 19, 2018 | Commentary, Our Policy
Assessing the impact of privatized land rent on economic growth by Gavin R. Putland Executive Summary This report investigates the relationship of the land rent share of GDP with economic growth. Since the Second World War, there has been a negative correlation...
by Gavin R. Putland | Jun 30, 2016 | Commentary
… A Turnbull victory will entrench the bidding advantage of investors over owner-occupants, even for established homes. The age of home ownership as we know it is coming to an end. The age of investor hegemony is here. From now on, for a typical first home...
by Gavin R. Putland | Jun 23, 2016 | Comedy, Commentary
SQM Research contradicts itself on Labor’s negative-gearing policy … So we are supposed to believe that, on the one hand, investors will be so spooked by the non-transferability of negative gearing that investment in new homes will fall, in spite of the...
by Gavin R. Putland | Jun 10, 2016 | Articles, Commentary
Further to my post of 21 May, I note that the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is now making two contradictory claims on Labor’s negative-gearing policy. In mid May, the REIA launched its campaign claiming that if negative gearing for future...
