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‘A Trend Forming’: What the U.S. Construction Slowdown Means for the Housing Market

Inc.com

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July 6, 2026

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‘A Trend Forming’: What the U.S. Construction Slowdown Means for the Housing Market

A shift is occurring in the housing sector, and experts note that it could be indicative of something larger.

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Crikey

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· Jul 7, 2026

Labor’s housing tax reforms must be the beginning, not the end

Labor’s capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms are a welcome start. But fixing housing will require broader tax reform, state cooperation and far greater investment in social housing. The post Labor’s housing tax reforms must be the beginning, not the end appeared first on Crikey.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Labor accused of fuelling a 'whole new housing crisis'

Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says Labor’s tax hikes will result in a housing market slump. “You’re reducing the incentive to invest in housing so you’re seeing a decline in investment,” Mr Downer told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “So, if there’s less investment in housing, then house prices will start to fall … you’ll get fewer houses built. “Gradually over time, they’re creating a whole new housing crisis.”

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Harga simen naik beri tekanan kepada sektor pembinaan

PETALING JAYA: Sektor pembinaan tempatan diunjur berdepan cabaran sepanjang tahun ini, susulan peningkatan harga bahan binaan khususnya simen yang melonjak 9.3 peratus tahun ke tahun. Bank Penyelidikan Public Investment (PublicInvest) mengekalkan saranan ‘overweight’ terhadap sektor tersebut kerana ia mempunyai aliran kontrak baharu yang kukuh dengan sentimen pendapatan jangka pendek masih disokong oleh buku pesanan industri ... Read more The post Harga simen naik beri tekanan kepada sektor pembinaan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 26, 2026

‘Affordability crisis’: How the Western housing crisis spiralled

Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 6, 2026

A bipartisan housing bill undercuts the socialist case

For years, much of the American Left has portrayed the housing crisis (rising rents, soaring prices, and falling affordability) as proof that markets fail at delivering basic needs. The remedies followed: rent control, vast public housing, and “social housing” schemes. Congress just delivered a different verdict. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a merger []

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 1, 2026

Build Less, Pay More: What Happened To American Housing

Build Less, Pay More: What Happened To American Housing

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Related coverage for "‘A Trend Forming’: What the U.S. Construction Slowdown Means for the Housing Market": Crikey — Labor’s housing tax reforms must be the beginning, not the end. Sky News Australia — Labor accused of fuelling a 'whole new housing crisis'. Utusan Malaysia — Harga simen naik beri tekanan kepada sektor pembinaan. Al Jazeera — ‘Affordability crisis’: How the Western housing crisis spiralled. Washington Examiner — A bipartisan housing bill undercuts the socialist case. Seeking Alpha — Build Less, Pay More: What Happened To American Housing