In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down the housing crisis in Australia: how it started, how it’s currently going and what the future holds. We discuss housing prices, interest rates and wage growth as major areas of concern.

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Bits and pieces mentioned:

Home Ownership Census Data

Why have housing prices increased?

Housing prices vs. wage growth

This week, Tania recommended different micro-investing apps such as Raiz or Spaceship that may help you invest in other asset classes besides property. Vanessa recommended an article by the ABC about the housing price boom in Queensland and how it’s affected the rental market.

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