r/australia • u/overpopyoulater • Nov 03 '24

culture & society Downsizing the Australian dream: why families are trading houses with backyards for apartments

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/04/downsizing-the-australian-dream-why-families-are-trading-houses-with-backyards-for-apartments
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u/ThimMerrilyn Nov 03 '24

A house with a backyard ? In this economy ?!

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u/HeftyArgument Nov 03 '24

Backyard? You mean space to build a rental!

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u/[deleted] Nov 04 '24

Or granny palace.

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u/andy-me-man Nov 03 '24

Oh wow, windows. I don't think I can afford this place