The tyranny of negative equity

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Above is an interesting discussion on negative equity between Martin North and property insider Edwin Almeida.

Both claim that around 10% of borrowers could be in negative equity. They also warn that banks could soon force some borrowers to sell.

About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.