More Aussies are swapping bricks and mortar for a home on wheels. But is 'Van Life' really the solution to the current housing crisis? #HousingCrisis #VanLife #RentalCrisis
they are trying to promote the idea of being homeless and powerless as a viable option for the type of people that watch their show and take it all as viable opinions
Housing/shelter is a basic human right and essential to survive not an investment alternative for the wealthy to exploit. Governments hand over their responsibilities to private enterprises and this is what happens.
Not sure what rock the project lives under, but van life has been enjoyed for many decades not only in Australia, but many countries all over the world
I know of two close friends doing exactly what she did....left their super expensive rental accommodation and is currently travelling around Australia in they van. One is able to work remotely the other is travelling to places staying for longer in one location doing trade work... They are saving much more then what they did living in rental property during this maket conditions....
I am a single female who has done this. 2011-2017. Is important to note there is a lot less free camping than this makes it look. So camping/ van grounds need to be paid for or the option I did which was to drive to well out of town parking areas. Many councils and local dislike the free camping crowd, with in particular backpackers being quite entitled at times. I thoroughly enjoyed it overall, but needed to house sit and be a bit more productive to stay happy. It is also expensive in fuel. There were also safety issues as a single female. You will often be being watched if you stay in one place for more than a night. Being discrete but confident is helpful. There were many many nervous nights, where I was not necessarily sure I was safe.
Yes , you have pointed out some hard facts that a lot fail to mention. I believe a fella in UK had someone try to break in. I expect you have heard of Jennelle and her pet snake..very much into Van life then gave it away..
@@OgglyGoogly you are of course, correct. The downside of being in the middle of nowhere, is there are no Police or possibly others around to assist (the upside...there is no one else around!😁). I had never felt it living in the city, but I do get your point, and would also never suggest someone should not head off. (For me was life changing) My comment was of a more practical nature. I also did not expect to be doing what I did for such a long time, so clearly I was able to build in the resilience required. Some individuals are much more chilled out than I, so more tolerant.
@@em945 you can van life in the cuty and not move, we have hundreds around here in Bayside with all day parking. You dont have to go out in the middle of no where most van lifers are all in local suburbs
@@em945You are correct. But if your smart about it and make it so your not making yourself known to living in a can and don’t make a habit of staying in regular spots all the time, it is quite possible. It’s is it being smart about it.
a week though i guess if shes constantly travelling, im actually looking at doing this myself ,but ive sourced an addon hybrid kit ,2 electric motors fit in the hubs of front wheels ,and there will be solar panels on the roof the expand out so far ive managed to fit 1800 watts of panels but would like to somehow fit more ,and will get a electric car thats been in crash or other to get all the batteries
We are in our late sixties and are part time van lifers in our self converted transit van. You have to like the person you are travelling with because the space is so small. Can’t imagine living and working with someone in such a small space. Also we live by the motto: Don’t put it down, put it away. Don’t want your van to look like a salvos or $2 shop.
@@alexiscolby9415 Yeah it's pretty high, we live on the direct tramline to the city since we don't have a car. We've contemplated moving out into the suburbs but that presents issues for my neurodiverse partner and getting to work.
I know LOL. I said the same thing. That is a ridiculously high budget to have to live in a Van. Unless she is just testing this out for a few months and then just pretends to be living in a van but is really living in a house (like a lot of other van life ebeggers that ask for suckers to send them money, or become a 'patreon' subscriber).
We are in our van ft and both work my hubby fifo and I’m a Woolclasser I refuse to pay any homeowner my hard earned cash for there house It’s a awesome lifestyle ❤
Hardly doing it hard with two incomes and the funds to spend $75k on a bespoke van. Converting a (not cheap) van in to a camper with clever things that slide out is also only really an option if you have funds, tools, and a place to work on the vehicle (when you’re 22 it means mum and dad’s place and assistance). This little vid is not a deep dive in to the hardships people are facing and creative ways to manage the ridiculous cost and difficultly of renting currently. It’s not even a very deep dive in to van life living either.
3:30: 37,000 KM of coastline in this country, and yet houses 100 KM from the coast, cost more than average income earners can afford. What a mess our housing has become.
I would suggest that houses wouldn't have such value (unless Bondi etc) if people could build what they want, where they want, and how they want. Those empty houses would soon be a drain on the rich. @@beyondher
been there done that 10 years ago was great way to see Australia, but now it cost way more to stay somewhere, also cost of fuel is way more than 10 years ago.
Yes all over the world as the cost of living goes thru the roof van life will increase in popularity. I did in South Africa from 2005 to 2008. Now in 2023 I'm preparing again for a permanent off grid living and working.
😮😮😮....i thought it was only us South Africans going through a hard time, prices going up, loadshedding, water shortages.....i dont blame this young lady, if i had the cash I'll take my dogs pack up and drive around South africa
Me and my partner lived out of a 4x4 travelling every state in Australia for 3.5years. Luckily we could park up anywhere in a 4x4 and never had a problem, where as people's in vans always got moved on or fined....
So sad when young couples can't afford a mortgage. A house is a home, will be there for decades to come. Van life is ok for a couple of months if you're traveling around but not living full time in it. My 2cents.
Some people Love the vanlife lifestyle because a house is so much maintenance and you have to fill all those rooms with things - and you work your whole life to pay off that house and for things that you don’t actually need.
The title of this segment, "Aussies turn to Van Life to ease cost pressures," might not accurately reflect the true motivation behind this trend. It seems to be more about individuals wanting to embark on an exploration of Australia and view van life as a viable option to fulfill their aspirations. They are living their dream of adventure and discovery, of which I admire.
@@katbar6066you're dreamin, if you actually write out a budget of what your life costs you, you'll be shocked at how much you spend a week on things like rego, car insurance, Healthcare, food, pets, emergencies, spending money etc.
@@natureloversadventures7335right on! If you haven’t already then you should read “ Four thousand weeks “ by Oliver Burkeman. We have (if we live to 80 years) four thousand weeks of life. Spend it wisely as there’s no second chances. I’ve already wasted 3/4 of my life, all I’ve done is study and work, with not much to show for it! Hope you’re adventure works out for you. It sounds great. I’m trying to figure out how I could squeeze some adventures into my life. Take care and good luck. ❤️🖖🪴🇦🇺🇭🇺
$500 a week!! I’m 38, had a heart attack and can’t work at moment and on jobseeker getting only $325 a week. Let me know when your really struggling girl! Bloody hell!! 😢
Yet people have no drinking water, must carry water back to town 20 litres over 5km at a time dodging armed militia, lions and other dangerous wild life let me know when yyou are really struggling 😂
@@OgglyGoogly The topic is life in Australia Karen 😂 I understand it’s probably hard for your brain to stay on topic but I’m glad your safe from the militia and the lions and were able to get internet connection to be able to jump on RU-vid and leave this pointless comment 👏👏😂😂
Hubby and I have been living on jobseeker for about 3 years. Because we both receive a payment it works out to $640 a week which is still below the poverty line. We own our home outright, have solar panels and have no debt so we can get by on the payment. BUT how anyone not in the fortunate position that we are in can survive on jobseeker is unfathomable!! It's a criminal level of poverty that people are forced into and our government should be ashamed. My husband has just secured a part time job after finally being given the medical all clear he's been waiting on, ironically we will now be poorer as the jobseeker payment is reduced to almost nothing.
Like everything in Australia we are slow here to get into this its been a trend in the US and UK for years. It will be the go to for those of us on a limited pension - I think its the go to future as house prices and renting will not abate.
I would never sell my house to buy a van! I'm thinking about withdrawing some of my super to buy a van and do the big lap but I need to have a home to come back to.
This is fantastic if you have a place to legally park. Most people that do this end up squatting in Walmart parking lots. Hiding in a van every night, and taking a dump in a bucket is no way to live. You're better off pitching a tent on a sidewalk like they do in Seattle or San Francisco. Nobody is fooled by your mobile shack.
I'm now planning to do this next year. Have my RV on order. Will sell my home, sell my "stuff" and then I'm gone! Plan is to visit every "big" thing - did you know there's over 600 of them... LOL
How long until the goverment taxs or bans these vans, makes you pay council rates similar to rent prices, or for a permit to be able to live in them to fill thr gap in there profits, since they seem to hate poor/struggling people saving money
Spending $500 s week..$2,000 a month in a van.🤔 Unless she's including previous bills such as credit cards, paying off previous utility payments from apartment, van payment & insurance, food (eating out alot), gas, cell phone, etc
The old saying - if you dont work hard you will end up living in your car by the lake... now its - soon you can afford to live in your own converted van by the lake..
There are actual van 'communities' who park together at beaches (for safety and socialising) between 7pm and 5am. Usually these sites have good amenities. (Showers,toilets,running water)
Australia started this trend in the world long ago. There are out of town free campsites in regional areas. Australia really needs to make more of these as more and more people are changing to van life just because properties are a ridiculous venture and so is the rental market.
Was more talking about Vanlife as in 'the tiny homes on wheels movement' of putting an apartment in a large van, not really 'the mattress in the hippie van' from the 60s and such
1: electrify your life, no engine or gas stove is less depreciation, mechanical and health problems. 2: wealth creation needed as no mortgaged house which may increase value in some markets.
The real reason so many are homeless is because we're competing with "new arrivals" and the cost of living is at an all time high. At this rate, there will be no Aussies left
500 AUD a week..? I wonder how much do you earn over there by week, I just bought a little flat over here in Italy and i spend basicly the same amount to pay off the loan.
The Van Life is gonna be Temporary for savings. Better for real estate to come up with Cottage modelled Studio design homes for less land yards in far Suburbs or Towns. You got a Van for Transport lessens Public Investment.
You’re better off living the nomadic lifestyle for many reasons including saving money instead of paying rent go wherever you want to whenever you want to and it’s more convenient
lol all these modern vans are like 50K plus (maybe not the hiace, but it might be 20k) wheres the people like me who have bought a $500 van to deck out, including mechanical hahaha, thats the real story here,
The Australian housing market/real estate was cooling off and correcting from 2016 right up until 2019 - and then they acted. This is well documented by an Australian RU-vid channel called "Economy Times". In March 2020 several taxpayers funded "Housing protection schemes" were enacted, things such as slashing interest rates to almost zero, allowing early access to superannuation, "homebuilder" and other renovators' programs, increased first homebuyers grants in addition to pre-existing investor protections such as negative gearing. Since 2022, increasing interest rates are being accounted for and countered by unprecedented amounts of mass immigration in order to prevent any price falls through artificially generated demand and therefore artificial shortages. They do not want the correction that started in 2016 after the end of the mining boom to repeat and they are making sure it doesn't - at our collective burden and cost. There would be no issue with this self-serving behaviour if the renting class was not forced to contribute to it. This is discrimination plain and simple, which you need to oppose and resist in any manner appropriate to you. This message is aimed at renters and otherwise homeless, you need to present a united front and resolve this problem by any means necessary. Never forget and never forgive March 2020, when they acted against you.
@@tadstertrolley7770 Corporate/bank run government of a political system that consists of multiple parties but one general demographic. Whilst faces change, policies don't.
