Tim Richards@timrichards@aus.social

This was well put:

"At a time of political anxiety and social upheaval, a dip in housing values does feel existential. For those of us lucky enough to own homes (or at least, half-own them with a bank), having that security threatened in any way, feels, well, threatening.

"But a home is not just a wealth-accumulation vehicle. It is a base, a sanctuary where we can raise children, and from which we can put down roots in a community. Housing security is the bedrock of all functional, happy societies. Civil society is impossible without it. If younger generations can’t trust that they will be able to achieve it, they won’t trust much else either."

#housing #auspol smh.com.au/politics/federal/th

The Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe million-dollar property question no one wants to answerAt a time of political anxiety and social upheaval, a dip in housing values does feel existential. But only if you look at property as purely a wealth-accumulation vehicle.
Jul 5, 2026, 22:52 UTCen
Droppie@MsDropbear42@blahaj.zone

Replying to @timrichards@aus.social

@timrichards@aus.social i neither understand nor trust peeps who regard their house/apartment as other than a home. once i learn they see it as an investment, i want nothing more to do with them. for me this is a massive litmus test of character & morality.

#auspol #housing #housingcrisis #ethics

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