After the central bank of Indonesia placed stricter rules on mortgages for buying property, Indonesian property developers, as well as the Indonesian Real Estate Association (REI), have criticized the new framework as it will impact on demand for property. The central bank implemented new loan-to-value ratios amid concerns that a property bubble may arise. According to the bank, many buyers of apartments are speculators who benefit from sharply rising property prices.

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