Move On Mediation

"Two slow-burn trends now shape the market more than we acknowledge: marriage rates are falling, and divorce rates are falling too.

Add in the steady drift upward in the age people marry, and you get a powerful demographic undertow pulling against family-home demand.

Let’s unpack the latest ABS data and what it means for Australia’s housing future."

The marriage & divorce slide – And what it really means for housing demand For decades, Australia’s housing market has been powered by a dependable demographic conveyor belt. People pair up, get married, start families, need more...

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"More Australian couples are continuing to live together under the same roof after they separate or divorce because of the worsening housing crisis.

Experts say it's a worrying trend that's adding significant stress to already difficult situations.

Charmayne Allison has the story."

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Experts warn divorce cohabitation is a worrying trend - ABC listen More Australian couples keep living together after they separate or divorce because of the housing crisis

"Rising house prices and big mortgages mean many Australian couples are approaching divorce differently.

Some are choosing to live separate lives under the one roof.

Others have adopted nesting arrangements, where the couple keep the family home and takes turns living in a rental.

For women, re-entering the housing market after a divorce can be particularly tricky, with many on lower incomes due to child caring responsibilities unable to afford a mortgage on their own."

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What should you do with the family home after a divorce? For many Australians, the decision to divorce has become even more complicated because of the rising cost of housing. Some are now calling for policy changes to make it easier for single parents to re-enter the housing market.