The ambition to one day own a home is pretty universal, but depending on how many avocados you smash on a weekly basis, it can seem like a unrealistic goal. But did you know there’s a super simple solution that deeeefinitely won’t require you to uproot your whole life or anything..?
Housing markets in other parts of the world have completely shamed Sydney and Melbourne, so if you’re looking for a bargain, you’re going to have to expand your search area. A lot. To give you a dash of international perspective, here’s what $300 000 will buy you around the globe.
A Three-Storey Emirati Villa
This offering in the Arab Emirate of Ajman is on the market well below budget at $150,000AUD. For that, you get two bedrooms and plenty more space – 131 square metres is not to be sneezed at. Sure it’s unfurnished, but at least you’ll have plenty left in your pocket for a few IKEA pieces.
A Six-Room Residence In Sunny Portugal
This property is located 25 minutes outside of the beautiful and affordable city of Lisbon. As well as having a gorgeous interior, you’ll be able to enjoy the calm and quiet of the countryside without abandoning modern life – it has two kitchens!
A Rural Roman Retreat
An unassuming 3-bedroom located in the Lazio region of Italy, this listing is both colourful and comfortable. The seller is looking for $250,000AUD, which seems a small price to pay for access to a rooftop garden. On the off chance that you’re planning to move to Rome, or you have a voyeuristic interest in real estate, the current owner filmed a virtual tour of the place.
A Small Castle In São Paulo
For a whopping $400,000AUD, did you know that you can buy like, a whole actual mansion in Brazil? Okay, it’s a little over the budget we set, but you would not regret splashing the extra cash. Look at the view you get from that Jacuzzi!
A Cute Croatian Cottage
This property might be a little smaller than the previous bargain, but it makes up for it with character! It might look like it’s in the middle of nowhere, but in reality it’s a short drive from town. The region of Istria is a desirable area for a European escape, because its beautiful landscape has remained an affordable investment.
Alas, the final listing we’ll show you is sure to bring you back down to Earth…
A One-Bedroom In Western Sydney
Well, it sure doesn’t look very inspiring, does it? To this Mt Druitt listing‘s credit, the interior is clean and sparkly. On the flipside, it’s tiny, about an hour from the city, in a less than scenic location, and probably noisy given that it’s on a main road. At least it’s near local amenities, I suppose.