Is It ACTUALLY Harder for First Home Buyers Today? | FUNdamental Fridays

Is It ACTUALLY Harder for First Home Buyers Today? | FUNdamental Fridays

May 7, 2026 · 8 min

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The episode discusses whether it is harder for young people to buy property today and the responsibilities surrounding this issue.

Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series where we unpack big questions from the community. This week, Shane and Luke tackle a topic that sparks plenty of debate: Is it actually harder for young people to buy property today — and is it someone else’s responsibility to fix it? They explore the gap between income and property prices, the impact of changing economic conditions, and why expectations around first home ownership may need to shift. At the same time, they discuss t...

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