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Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Restrictions would limit the ability of non-citizens to buy homes, aiming to keep housing prices affordable for local residents. Proponents argue that it helps maintain affordable housing for locals and prevents property speculation. Opponents argue that it deters foreign investment and can negatively impact the housing market.

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Yes

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No

 @B2LXQFNLiberal Democraticfrom Wisconsin  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, only if they are being privatized or damage the peace in the neighborhood. Foreign permanent residents should be allowed to purchase their own home.

 @9XJBCTZSocial Democraticanswered…5mos5MO

Yes, only if they follow the Japanese housing regulations

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Is it fair for governments to prioritize local residents in the housing market, or should investment opportunities be open to everyone?

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Have you ever felt like you couldn't compete in a market because outside forces were driving up prices, and how does that feel?

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Do you believe that keeping homes affordable for locals should take precedence over encouraging foreign investments in the economy?

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If you lived in a country where locals were priced out of the market, what would you do to address the problem?

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Could restricting who buys property change how communities feel or look, and would that be a good or bad thing?

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What kind of balance should be struck between protecting local buyers and encouraging global investors in a city's real estate market?

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How differently do you think investors see a home compared to someone who actually wants to live in it?

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In your view, why do some cities choose to open their housing markets to foreign buyers, while others look to restrict it?

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Have you ever considered living or investing abroad, and how would you feel if you were restricted from doing so?

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How do you think limiting foreign buyers can impact your dream of owning a home one day?

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