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Podcast: The Numbers Game
Episode: Holiday Homes Don’t Make Financial Sense in 2025
Description: Dreaming of owning a holiday home? Today we break down the true costs, hidden traps, and emotional pull of buying a weekender and why the numbers often don’t stack up. We explore smarter alternatives for lifestyle and wealth building, and share real strategies to enjoy more holidays without the financial stress.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(00:35) Why buying a holiday home might not make sense in 2025(01:55) The emotional appeal vs. the financial reality(04:30) Life is busier now — who really uses their holiday house?(09:17) Tax headaches and ATO audit risks for...