Buying your first property is one of life’s most exciting milestones, right? 

If you’re looking to buy in Sydney, it will take approximately 6 years if you’re a couple to save a deposit for the median house price… and double that if you’re single. Yep, 12 years. 

So, what’s going wrong? When did property become unattainable for so many people? Alice Stolz is Domain’s National Property Editor and the expert on all things housing.

From the raging rental crisis, to a market which seemingly only benefits the wealthy, Alice chats to Sylvia about where to invest and why we need to rethink the way we buy property.

Buying your first property is one of life&rsquo;s most exciting milestones, right?&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re looking to buy in Sydney, it will take approximately 6 years if you&rsquo;re a couple to save a deposit for the median house price&hellip; and double that if you&rsquo;re single. Yep, 12 years.&nbsp;
So, what&rsquo;s going wrong? When did property become unattainable for so many people? Alice Stolz is Domain&rsquo;s National Property Editor and the expert on all things housing.
From the raging rental crisis, to a market which seemingly only benefits the wealthy, Alice chats to Sylvia about where to invest and why we need to rethink the way we buy property.

Money is a constant contradiction. You’ve got to spend money to enjoy life but save every cent for the future. 

It’s why Australians are caught between impossible expectations and an economic system that feels stacked against them. So, how do you keep up the juggling act when the stakes just keep getting higher?

In The Pay Off Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to uncover tips and tricks from some of the sharpest business minds in the game.

You can listen to The Pay Off wherever you get your podcasts, or you can watch every episode on 9Now, search 'The Pay Off 9Now Podcast'

Money is a constant contradiction. You&rsquo;ve got to spend money to enjoy life but save every cent for the future.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s why Australians are caught between impossible expectations and an economic system that feels stacked against them.&nbsp;So, how do you keep up the juggling act when the stakes just keep getting higher?
In The Pay Off Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to uncover tips and tricks from some of the sharpest business minds in the game.
You can listen to The Pay Off wherever you get your podcasts, or you can watch every episode on 9Now, search 'The Pay Off 9Now Podcast'

Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to uncover tips and tricks from some of the sharpest business minds in the game.

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