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The resilience of the Australian residential property market provides opportunities for income during volatile times 52 | May 2021 | International Finance
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roperty forms the backbone of investment strategies and retirement plans for millions of ordinary Australians. It offers investable opportunities both for equity (home/investment property ownership) and via credit vehicles (mortgage-secured loan portfolios), with access to the A$2.5 trillion residential and commercial mortgage market. In its rebuilding stage following the pandemic, Australia stands out compared to the sporadic viral outbreaks occurring across the globe. We are reminded of the ever-present and heightened risk faced by markets, communities and the broader economy. In Australia, financial markets are emerging to pre-Covid-19 levels and vaccine rollouts are commencing worldwide. But volatility remains elevated and
