Housing vs. Financial Assets — The Global Experiment

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · May 20, 2026 · 40m

Jerusalem luxury towers sit dark while locals struggle to find rentals — but the problem isn't local. This episode examines how cities worldwide have tried to untangle housing from financial speculation. From Vancouver's empty homes tax to Singapore's 35% foreign buyer stamp duty, Vienna's public land competitions, and New Zealand's foreign purchase ban, we explore what happens when policymakers treat shelter as infrastructure rather than an asset class. The listener's question: has any country seriously considered that property should not be a speculative asset at all? Episode 2927 —…