The New South Wales Real Estate Institute called for a reduction in stamp duties in the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Tim McKibbin, CEO of REINSW, said that a significant reduction in the stamp duty rate will benefit not only the housing industry, but also the economy in general.
"Obviously, there are immediate economic benefits resulting from an increase in residential transactions. A real estate transaction triggers a spillover effect from other immediate business opportunities. And there are also a longer game to play, "he said.
McKibbin said stamp duty for government coffers could be spread across the economy, boosting businesses, supporting workers and reducing the size of the stimulus packages needed.
"And here's the bottom line: because this stamp duty tax is there, the initial real estate transaction that could set off this chain of events often doesn't happen in the first place. C & # 39 is such an important obstacle, and even more just now, "he said.
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CoreLogic's March figures show that the current median price of homes in Sydney is $ 882,849. For this price, stamp duty is approximately $ 35,000. McKibbin said the reduction in the stamp duty rate will allow buyers to use the money to personalize their homes or even increase their savings.
"But they can't. This money is being withheld from the economy – right now, from all times in our history, because COVID-19 is inflicting generational damage. It needs to change," he said. -he says.
McKibbin said the state government must "face the times" and reduce the stamp duty rate by 75%.
"In this COVID-19 world, the goals of each industry change. Every business owner and operator tries to turn the wheels. For real estate and all businesses in the supply chain continuous supply, stamp duty is the brake. Let's face it, 25% of something is much better than 100% of nothing, "he said.
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