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Beebop: I'm going to be one of those annoying people who posts links to places you could buy. I'm not claiming these places are cheap or that they represent value for money. I'm sure you've scoured realestate.com and know what's what, but I'll post anyway. The price on this is $350,000+...

I agree that most FHBs would be happy with a basic (by Australian standards) home. Of course, what constitutes 'basic' is subjective. This seems to be a contentious issue on this forum. This wish-wash about most FHBs demanding a McMansion with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a triple car...

If you were referring to size and not cost why did you say: If an inner city apartment costs as much as a house in the outer suburbs, why is it greedy for a person to opt for the house? Greedy because they're taking up valuable land space? Does this mean everyone living in a house is...

A livable apartment (opposed to a 35sqm 'spacious studio') in a new development in the inner or middle-ring suburbs is as expensive (often more expensive) than as a newly built house in the outer suburbs. The structural shift is only a downsize in terms of space/land, it is not a downsize in...

Thanks for the welcome, .toe. I can't disagree with a word you said. Very compelling argument.

Thanks for the welcome, HiEquity. I entirely agree that investing is one path to achieving one's lifestyle goals. There are many paths. Property investment, shares, currency trading, business ownership, etc.. Every successful person will swear by their chosen path. This is a property...

Thanks for the welcome, Michael. It felt good to finally take the plunge.

Long time reader, first time poster here. I've been following this thread with some interest. As a newbie, my opinion doesn't hold much weight, but here goes. Beebop: With such poor yields in capital cities, renting is cheaper than buying. You're clearly bearish on property. Taking the...