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Key Takeaways:
Rental stress is a critical issue in many Australian cities, with residents spending a significant portion of their income on housing.
Suggestions to combat rental unaffordability include supporting the YIMBY movement, promoting zoning reforms, and increasing housing supply.
Listener contributions mentioned paying for others' everyday expenses as a form of assistance for those in rental stress.
Balancing personal financial health with generosity remains a thematic challenge; the episode invites dialogue on this aspect.
Future episodes will explore deeper financial strategies for handling rental costs.

Notable Quotes:
"Perth is the most unaffordable rental city in the country at 32% of income share."
"Can you stick it out? Should you get other loans to help you with this?"
"Is it possible or do you park generosity while addressing difficult financial situations?"
"Paul's suggestion: forming local housing co-ops with a mission of building housing on purchased land."
"If we stopped using Airbnbs…homes would become available for long-term rental."

Got a question, comment or personal story to share? Send it through at hopepodcasts.com.au. Ben and Pete will get stuck into it on a future episode.

Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.

Have a 'rent crisis' suggestion to make? Send it through to us at <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/money-faith-finance/">this form here</a>
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Rental stress is a critical issue in many Australian cities, with residents spending a significant portion of their income on housing.</li>
<li>Suggestions to combat rental unaffordability include supporting the <a href="https://www.sydney.yimby.au/">YIMBY movement</a>, promoting zoning reforms, and increasing housing supply.</li>
<li>Listener contributions mentioned paying for others' everyday expenses as a form of assistance for those in rental stress.</li>
<li>Balancing personal financial health with generosity remains a thematic challenge; the episode invites dialogue on this aspect.</li>
<li>Future episodes will explore deeper financial strategies for handling rental costs.</li>
</ul>
Notable Quotes:
<ul>
<li>"Perth is the most unaffordable rental city in the country at 32% of income share."</li>
<li>"Can you stick it out? Should you get other loans to help you with this?"</li>
<li>"Is it possible or do you park generosity while addressing difficult financial situations?"</li>
<li>"Paul's suggestion: forming local housing co-ops with a mission of building housing on purchased land."</li>
<li>"If we stopped using Airbnbs&hellip;homes would become available for long-term rental."</li>
</ul>
Got a question, comment or personal story to share? Send it through at <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/show/money/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. Ben and Pete will get stuck into it on a future episode.
Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with <a href="https://www.lrf.com.au/">Lower Russell and Farr</a> in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia. Ben McEachen hosts <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/programs/hope-mornings/">Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM</a> in Sydney, Australia.

Money: Faith & Finance explores the profound and practical of everyday finances. In every episode, we explore the real-life impact of everything from superannuation to stewardship, the World Bank to your wallet – and what does God have to say about money?

Welcome to the profit, loss and real balance sheet of wherever money intersects with you.

Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.

Money: Faith &amp; Finance explores the profound and practical of everyday finances. In every episode, we explore the real-life impact of everything from superannuation to stewardship, the World Bank to your wallet – and what does God have to say about money? Welcome to the profit, loss and real balance sheet of wherever money intersects with you.
Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with <a href="https://www.lrf.com.au/">Lower Russell and Farr</a> in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia. Ben McEachen hosts <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/programs/hope-mornings/">Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM</a> in Sydney, Australia.

Money: Faith & Finance

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This podcast is not offering financial or investment advice. It's always best to do your own research and to consult a professional financial or investment advisor before making any financial or investment decisions.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2’s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>. This podcast is not offering financial or investment advice. It's always best to do your own research and to consult a professional financial or investment advisor before making any financial or investment decisions.

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