If Gen Z were designing the real estate market, we’d see a big shift in how property is owned, lived in, and valued. With housing affordability under pressure and traditional models no longer fitting modern lifestyles, Gen Z is doing property differently and forcing the industry to adapt. Shared…

For decades, Baby Boomers defined the "great Australian retirement." Many worked hard, bought homes early, and retired at 65 with a paid-off property and superannuation to fall back on. But times have changed. Housing prices have skyrocketed, wage growth has stagnated, and younger Australians face a…

A surprising shift is underway, and it’s giving young first home buyers in one city a rare advantage. For years, first home buyers have been quietly chasing a moving target. In a market dominated by seasoned investors and rising prices, many were left on the sidelines. Until now. In 2025, something…

There’s a quiet shift happening in the Australian property market, and if you’re a young woman, now is the time to get ahead of it. Recent research shows that Gen Z women are falling behind when it comes to property ownership. According to CoreLogic’s 2024 Women & Property Report, just 27.3% of Gen…

In a world of tap-and-go gratification, services like Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and others have become part of the everyday spending arsenal for many young Australians. Why wait for payday when you can split the bill into four? But while Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platforms offer convenience, they could…

As living costs rise and property prices remain high, younger Australians are not giving up — they are getting strategic. According to Great Southern Bank’s No Place Like Home report (April 2024), 32% of Gen Z and 34% of Millennials are planning to purchase an investment property within the next…

While the media often highlights the struggles of young Australians trying to break into the property market, new research from Compare the Market suggests that the desire for home ownership remains strong among Gen Z and Millennials. Despite rising property prices and tightening lending conditions…

Millennials have officially taken the lead in Australia’s property investment market, and it’s a trend that’s reshaping the landscape. According to recent Commonwealth Bank data, 46% of the bank’s new property investors in 2023 were millennials (born 1981–1996), overtaking previous generations like…

If you think you need a massive deposit or two incomes to get into the property market, think again. Young Australians are finding smarter ways to make property work for them, and one of the most talked about strategies right now is house hacking. What is house hacking? House hacking is when you buy…

While much of the property spotlight stays fixed on traditional investment models, a quiet revolution is taking shape in Australia's rental market — and it’s one smart young investors should be watching closely. It’s called co-living, and it’s reshaping the way we think about residential investments…

You’ve saved the deposit, stalked listings, maybe even spoken to a broker. Now comes the fork in the road most first home buyers face: Do you buy a place to live in, or do you buy one that helps you get ahead? The traditional route says go for the Principal Place of Residence (PPOR). Move in, paint…

If you're a Millennial or Gen Z looking to break into the property market, there is government support that could make your first step a little easier. Between the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) and stamp duty exemptions, there are potentially tens of thousands of dollars in savings available to…