Rent-Vesting: A Struggle for Affordable Housing in Australia
Neha Madhok shares her experience as a 'rent-vestor', owning an apartment but unable to live in it due to high costs. She supports Labor's proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, highlighting the challenges faced by many Australians in securing housing. Despite having $70,000 in savings, she struggled to obtain a loan for a home in Sydney.
Why it matters
This situation highlights the difficulties many Australians face in accessing affordable housing, affecting renters and potential homeowners.
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