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Rising rents and returning kids: The backyard housing boom

- March 13, 2026 3 MIN READ

Lately, people have been telling me they’re considering adding a small dwelling to their backyard… either to generate rental income or to give their grown-up kids a place to live. Despite rising construction costs and higher interest rates, relaxed planning laws are making these builds easier than they once were. But is adding a granny… Read more »

10 ways to combat Australia’s rising rents
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10 ways to combat Australia’s rising rents

- February 13, 2026 3 MIN READ

Rents are soaring across Australia, with increases now well above inflation. For many tenants, the cost-of-living crisis is crippling, especially as everyday essentials like groceries, electricity and petrol continue to climb. But here’s the good news: if you are paying ever-increasing rent, you don’t have to just cop it. There are practical steps you can… Read more »

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“Unaffordable”: How Australian property compares worldwide

- October 24, 2025 3 MIN READ

I’ve talked a lot about Australian property prices but just how do they compare with overseas markets? I know every market is different but a comparison does bring some perspective. The below chart from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that from an affordability perspective, Australian property is expensive. The OECD does… Read more »