The Property Couch
The Property Couch
Ben Kingsley, Opti & The Couch Crew
Is It ACTUALLY Harder for First Home Buyers Today? | FUNdamental Fridays
8 minutes Posted May 8, 2026 at 2:00 am.
Shane & Luke take the reins
The Listener Question
“Young People Can’t Buy Property” Debate
Borrowing Capacity vs House Prices
The Reality Gap Explained
Why “Start Somewhere” Matters
How the World Has Changed
Hard Work vs Structural Challenges
Is It Harder Now?
Wage Growth vs Property Prices
The Role of Property Spruikers
Expectations vs Reality
Who Has It Harder?
What Actually Matters
Helping First Home Buyers Today
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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...