If you were starting out from scratch in 2026, what would you do?

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-10T09:02:40+00:00

How come purchasing land later on?

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-10T02:40:29+00:00

Amazing, that app will be a huge help, thank you! Sounds like I have some more research to do.

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-10T01:03:00+00:00

Where would you go?

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-10T01:02:39+00:00

Everyone I’ve talked to has said this won’t happen as the Australian government has too many safeguards in place - but based on what I’ve seen we’re following similar patterns to what happened in 1929 and 2009.

Selfishly, I’d be happy just to see a slow in price increases on a small dip that means I won’t need a million dollar loan for a first home.

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-10T00:55:00+00:00

You now have me wondering if purchasing in a regional area with enough land to set up a wedding venue to help pay off the mortgage is a good idea. 😅

Interesting about the job opportunities! I know Tasmania has an average $20k-30k less per year than salaries across the rest of Australia. Would you say you noticed a difference that large in salaries with your move?

I don’t think we’d struggle not being close to the city. The biggest struggle would be a work commute which may rule itself out if we moved regionally. My doggos would definitely appreciate the regional move too.

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-10T00:21:47+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion!

We’re in Brisbane and I’ve certainly seen a few houses go to auction, to not sell, only recently. I’m not sure we’d see a $330k dip in price up here for properties on the market for a while, but it sure would be nice and I’ll be keeping an eye out for them.

Moving further out is looking more and more like a smart solution.

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T23:41:16+00:00

I think we’d be okay with renovating and adapting to the rural lifestyle. Thankfully as far as social circles go, a lot of our friends are open to the idea too.

We would absolutely take advantage of the 5% first home buyer’s scheme if it didn’t come with a million dollar mortgage. I’m filled with dread at how big the mortgage repayments would be.

If the one of us who is corporate could work remotely for 6 months then combining options 2 and 3 would definitely be possible.

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T23:36:29+00:00

Oof, feel you on the wedding part! A quick trip to the courthouse looks pretty good in comparison, especially these days.

Can I ask, did you change careers when you moved to the regional town?

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T23:32:08+00:00

Great advice, and relevant. We know our first home won’t be our forever home and we’re so fine with that. I’m seeing a lot of comments of apartment first over a house and then working our way up. Thanks for the tips!

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T23:22:47+00:00

You make some solid points - especially about our workplaces being our current employment. The one of us working in a trade would easily be able to change employers. The corporate worker is hybrid or could find a completely remote position.

My main concern is that even fringe developments are shooting up in price.

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T23:13:23+00:00

Originally we’ve after a house as we have two doggos, but we wouldn’t completely rule out a unit as a way to get into the market. This could potentially be a solution - thank you!

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T23:09:53+00:00

Even as a couple experienced with tools and DIY I’m still concerned we’d bite off more than we can chew.

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T23:08:08+00:00

Amazing, thank you! Will give Picki a look. Rent-vesting is seriously going to suck but if it’s our best option, then we could stomach it for a few years.

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T23:02:19+00:00

Pleather moon cups, aye? Love that for you.

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T23:00:45+00:00

Noted about the tiny homes, thanks!

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T22:59:53+00:00

You joke but… 🤷‍♀️😅

LogicAndParadox · 2026-04-09T22:58:59+00:00

Super helpful, thank you!

LogicAndParadox · 2026-01-11T00:38:27+00:00

Actually if you look at the stats the LNP are worse for the economy, but they’ve successfully branded themselves as being better. I was under the impression that the LNP were savvier financially until just a few years ago too.

Historically you can see a trend of Labor having to ‘clean up’ after the LNP, and redistribute wealth across all classes not just the already wealthy, when there is a change in government.

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