Australia’s Housing Crisis EXPLAINED

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🏡 Australia’s Housing Crisis EXPLAINED: Why It's So Bad (And What We Can Actually Do)

Buying a house in Australia feels like playing Monopoly with real money... and losing. 🥲 In this video, I’m breaking down the true causes of Australia’s housing crisis — and what YOU can actually do about it.

We’ll cover:
Why house prices are so ridiculous (hint: it’s not just interest rates)
The rental crisis squeezing Aussies
How government policies, supply shortages, immigration, and investor incentives made it worse
What first-home buyers and renters can do today to survive (and thrive)
My chat with Independent MP Allegra Spender on real solutions
Mindset shifts if you’re feeling priced out (you’re not alone!)

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00:00 Buying a House in Australia Right Now
00:47 The Numbers That Don’t Add Up
01:30 Why the Housing Crisis Is Happening
02:34 The Rental Crisis Explained
04:07 Where the Wealth Really Is in Australia
04:34 Interview with Allegra Spender (Solutions and Insights)
05:43 Are property investors over-incentivised
07:02 Are Millennials and Gen Z lazy?
07:48 Should we pause migration temporarily?
10:28 Why have we fallen behind on building new homes?
12:29 Can this get worse?
14:11 What You Can Actually Do About It
16:51 Wrap-Up, Like and Subscribe! (Secret Word: House)

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