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Podcast: The Numbers Game
Episode: Is Home Ownership Becoming a Fantasy in Australia?
Description: Australia's property market is booming and now ranks among the world's most expensive. We compare property prices and wage growth between 2000 and 2025, looking at whether these trends can be sustained. what needs to change, and what strategies can actually help you own property.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(00:21) How buying a home in 2000 compares to today's market(02:59) Property prices vs wage growth: 2000 to 2025 comparison(05:25) Australia's global ranking in housing costs(09:18) The growing gap between property prices and wages(17:00) Housing affordability and challenges for young Australians(19:04) Managing property debt...