When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach
In this Property Now episode, filmmaker Zoe Pepper joins the podcast to discuss her debut feature film Birthright, a dark comedy about a millennial couple forced to move back in with their parents because they cannot afford a home.
The film explores a reality many Australians know all too well: doing everything right and still struggling to get ahead.
The Growing Generational Divide
A major theme in the conversation is the gap between generations.
Many younger Australians have:
- Studied at university
- Worked hard
- Saved where possible
- Delayed major life milestones
Yet home ownership feels further away than ever. As Zoe explains, many millennials followed the same path as their parents but ended up with a very different outcome.
The Rise of the Bank of Mum and Dad
The episode highlights how family support has become a major factor in buying property.
Discussion points include:
- Parents helping with deposits
- Adult children moving back home
- Rising wealth inequality
- Housing affordability challenges
For many buyers, family assistance is no longer a bonus. It has become a necessity.
Property Is About More Than Money
One of the most powerful takeaways from the episode is that the housing crisis affects more than finances.
It influences:
- Relationships
- Family dynamics
- Confidence
- Future planning
- Decisions around having children
The conversation explores the emotional side of property that is often overlooked in economic discussions.
Coposit and a Different Path to Home Ownership
Coposit helps eligible buyers secure off the plan property with a smaller upfront amount instead of saving a traditional large deposit.
For first home buyers facing affordability challenges, this can create a more accessible pathway into property ownership.
A Conversation Every Australian Family Is Having
Birthright shines a light on one of Australia's biggest challenges: how younger generations can build a future in a housing market that looks very different from the one their parents entered.
