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[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 44 points 2 days ago (1 children)

There was a problem with using housing as an investment vehicle, yes, though the state took action against that, destroying the "market" for balooning housing prices.

[–] KindnessIsPunk@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

How did they deflate the market? So it wasn't social pressure but rather economic pressure that led to it?

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 45 points 2 days ago

"Houses are for living, not for speculation."

The state implemented strong controls on credit and to curb debt in the property sector. Strong positions against real estate investment.