We know how hard it is for young people to buy a home – so how are some still doing it anyway?

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For young Australians, breaking into the housing market feels tougher than ever. Many now fear they’ll never be able to own a home.

Despite public debates on whether it’s truly harder to buy a house than it was decades ago, falling homeownership rates across generations suggest the market has indeed shifted significantly against those just starting out.