Nick Garvin
Dr. Nick Garvin is a research manager at the e61 Institute, where he focuses on economic policies related to housing and taxation. He argues for a transition from stamp duty to land tax, highlighting its efficiency and potential to improve housing market mobility. Garvin's research indicates that eliminating stamp duty could lead to a significant increase in property transactions, benefiting various demographics, including professionals who frequently move for work.
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Dr Nick Garvin, research manager at the e61 Institute, said the rising impact of stamp duty was not evidence that stamp duty should not have progressive tax rates.
How the stamp duty burden near-tripled in a generation
Australia· 2025-08-18
Nick Garvin, research manager at e61, discusses the trend of young people living with their parents longer.
Five ways Australians’ spending, housing and dating habits have changed over the last 25 years | Australia news
United Kingdom· 2025-06-20
Dr Nick Garvin, research manager at the e61 Institute, said not only did stamp duty discourage moving, it imposed more of a burden on people who needed to move more often.
Economists call for land tax instead of stamp duty to help first home buyers, upgraders and downsizersAustralia· 2025-04-21
