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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Vinay Patel

8-Year-Old Aussie Who Refused to Buy Sweets or Toys Bought a £538K House Instead

Ruby McLellan, 8, and her siblings bought a house using $6,000 of their pocket money (Credit: Pexels)

Responding to criticism aimed at his eight-year-old daughter, Ruby McLellan, the father of Australia's youngest property investor, suggests much of the criticism stems from envy, as Ruby demonstrated a willingness to make sacrifices that some lack.

The story of Ruby and her siblings purchasing a $671,000 (£527359.03) house in Clyde, Victoria, with their pocket money instead of spending it on treats, sparked controversy on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

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