Kitty & Miles

24/11/2025

My cup was filled with pride and aroha this weekend. Thank you .a.t.t.h.e.w.s for capturing the wairua shared with the newlyweds. My first haka with my nieces, so blessed 💓🌸 Tiana, Wllow and Leah, Aunty was so whakakane of you 🙌 Happy Honeymooning J&E. Your Dad and I wish the world for you both ❤️ 🇳🇿

03/02/2025

AUSTRALIA, WE NEED TO TALK 🔥

The Australian housing market is broken.

Not because of some mystical issue, but because housing has been commodified to the extreme - turning homes into profit machines instead of places for people to live.

We just dropped a game-changing article on why housing as an asset class is screwing an entire generation, and it’s time we stop pretending it’s just “the market.”

💥 First-home buyers? Locked out.
💥 Renters? Trapped in skyrocketing prices.
💥 Investors? Treating real estate like a stock market playground.

This isn’t about left vs. right or boomers vs. millennials - it’s about people vs. profits in a system rigged for the few. If you’re feeling the squeeze, you’re NOT imagining it. The game is being played, and most people aren’t even at the table.

Read the full article here 👇

And let’s blow this up - share, comment, tag the decision-makers.

This article is divided into two parts as each component is extensive. Part 1 (this article) covers the context and underpinnings of housing commodification in Australia.

14/01/2025

🚨 DOES GEN Z EVEN *WANT* TO BECOME HOMEOWNERS?🚨

Gen Z is flipping the property script 💥

Unlike their parents, this bold new generation is questioning everything - including the great Australian dream of owning a home 🏡💭

With skyrocketing house prices 📈, rentocalypse vibes 🏙️, and a desire for freedom over fences 🛫, are they ditching the white picket fantasy for good? Or is the system just not set up for them to win?

Spoiler alert: You'll need to check out my quick read media piece to find out whether Gen Z is giving up on homeownership or just rewriting the rules 🔥

✊ It’s time to talk about what home really means for the next generation.

https://kittyandmiles.com.au/do-gen-z-even-care-to-buy-a-home-anymore/

Buyers agent Kitty Parker dives into five ingenious DIY projects to brighten your home this winter.Kitty & Miles housing in Australia -

13/01/2025

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09/01/2025

Client Win Storytime... 🎁

As a 20-something first home buyer, navigating the Sydney property market is quite stressful. 😰

How do you know what information is factual? How do you know who to trust? Where do you start...? 🤷🏼‍♀️

This is why our client chose to have Kitty & Miles advocate on their property purchasing behalf. They wanted to buy for the best price possible and not have the wool pulled over their eyes in the buying process. 👀

Attention and support through due diligence were needed and a strategic auction day strategy devised. 🤓

The turnout on auction day was large and the number of registered bidders high. This property was going to sell! 🏡

Ensuring we kept within our client's budget, we assertively held control of the auction 🔨

Kitty & Miles were able to win this apartment for our client - within budget. We SLEIGHED it! 🦌🤶🏽

If you want to be a ho-ho-home buyer in 2025, it's time to drop us a line 📲 and we'll deliver better than Santa! 🎅🏻

08/01/2025

No more Government fluff... ❌🆘❌

Are you tired of the band-aid solutions the government comes up with to assist in 'solving' Australia's housing affordability problem? I sure am 😤

From build to rent shenanigans, to stamp duty concessions, it's all just one big show aimed to distract us all from the real elephant in the room that has a HUGE impact on housing affordability - the generational wealth divide! 🎭👌

This week's media piece covers the impact of the generational wealth divide on first home buyers.🧕🏽👩🏻‍🦰🧑🏻‍🦳

Boomers come into the property market as cashed up downsizers or banks of Mom and Dad - equity holding superstars - having purchased Sydney property at a time it cost a few dollars and a bottle of milk 💯

This is in stark contrast to Gen Z and Young Millennials whom are facing the significant challenge of saving for a house deposit and then questioning if they have the borrowing power to get anything remotely of interest aside from a sardine can with a pokey kitchen. 😰

My article touches on the generational changes in employment patterns, negative gearing benefits, wage stagnation...📖

If you're as passionate about housing for EVERYONE as I am, then do yourself a favor and give this article a read (below) - it's a quick 90 seconds of your life but worth it. ⬇️💓

https://kittyandmiles.com.au/how-generational-wealth-is-rigging-the-first-home-buyer-game/

Buyers agent Kitty Parker dives into five ingenious DIY projects to brighten your home this winter.Kitty & Miles housing in Australia -

07/01/2025

Property Pro Tip of the Week 😎🏡‍

How do you make your home purr-fect for your pets? 😻🐕

Here are our top tips to help you avoid having a ruff time when making your home pet friendly:

🐶 Create an area for play and sleep (and pet toy storage too!)

🐱 Invest in chew-proof, fur-free furniture (e.g. suede couches are a no-go)

🐰 Consider easy to clean flooring rather than plush carpets

🐹 Vacuum regularly (truly, this is the story of my life!)

🐭 Cover sharp edged furniture so Stanley the Bulldog or Mr Jenkins the Tomcat doesn't hurt himself

🐔 Keep glassware and chemicals in secured storage out of reach of sticky beaks and paws

🐥 Know what plants to put in your home...and what are dangerous for your pet

🐦 Regular pet grooming is essential for both your pet's comfort and your sanity

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Having a pet is wonderful and provides years of companionship and quirky love. But prepare yourself for the responsibility by making your home as pet friendly as possible from the start 😃

Have you discovered any pet friendly tips that may help pet owners? Please join in the conversation and let us know your tips and tricks 🐶💬

25/12/2024

Client Win Storytime... 📖🥳

On the board of a high profile company, our client had zero time (or interest) in finding their own home. Task delegated to K&M 💁‍♀️

We got to know precisely what made our client tick and sourced a handful of stellar options for them to choose from. Our client loved this entertainer’s terrace and NEEDED to make it their own 😍

With the wave of our magic wand, we snapped up this property for a bonza price. Our client didn’t even need to lift a finger at all. Job done 10/10! 🫶

24/12/2024

Santa didn’t bring you a house for Christmas?! 😭🏠

Right, then it's time to be your own gift-giver! 🔑

While the world unwraps socks and scented candles, here’s your REAL Christmas mission: securing your dream home in 2025. Forget waiting for magic - go and make it happen 🎁🫶

Here's how you slay the game folks:

1️⃣ Start the house hunt NOW - the market’s quiet, agents are wrapping up, and competition is snoozing. You’re the one awake. I know there's not a lot of stock around, but get your hunt started at least. Be ahead of the game!

2️⃣ Stack your cash like a pro - budget tight post-holidays? Use this downtime to get your finances fighting fit. Every penny saved can be more toward your deposit!

3️⃣ Manifest, but with action - vision boards are cute, but actual strategies win the war. Know your goals, suburbs, and limits before January 2025 hits. Do, do, do rather than just wish.

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Remember that 2025 homeowners = 2024 hustlers! Santa doesn’t have the keys to your new pad. But YOU do. The new year is YOUR year - don’t wait for it to happen. Build it 👷🏾‍♀️🙌🏽🧱

23/12/2024

Only one more sleep... 💤⁠
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And then Santa visits 🎅🏻⁠
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As the Director of Kitty & Miles and a professional ho-ho-ho home buyer 🏡⁠
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I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very safe and healthy Christmas. May you celebrate with love and joy this festive season 🥂❤️⁠
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And may you all sleigh the New Year with home buying happiness 🛷⁠
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Sorry (not sorry) for the silly Christmas puns 😂⁠
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18/12/2024

Client Win Storytime... 📖🥳

Our client was lucky to have a Dad and Mom whom had utilised the services of K&M in the past. It was a no-brainer to them that they engaged us to assist them with the purchase of their very first home 🏡

This was not a straightforward acquisition – involving our stealth, strategic methods to get the deal progressing smoothly. Lots of sweat and long hours went into this one 😅

Our client was ready to front a purchase price, but we thought we'd try to save them some extra $$$. It worked 💰🤓

We removed all other buyers - every single one - and drove home a sweet deal, saving our client a whopping 100k on the purchase price too ❗️❗️❗️

YAY, we enabled our first home buyer to become a VERY happy first home owner! 🥳🔑

17/12/2024

We ❤️ interest rate rises...NOT❗️

The past 18 months has been a doozy for folks, with the cost of living and mortgages skyrocketing 📈📈

This week's media piece is my gentle reminder that at this time of year you still can save money. The article covers my top 6 tips on how to save during these times:

💰 Check you budget - can you reduce Uber Eats huh?

💰 Make extra repayments - even $50 extra makes a huge difference.

💰 Refinance - change lenders if need be.

💰 Assess your loan packages - can you reduce costs/fees?

💰 Change the loan term - extend your loan by 5 years to ease your financial stress now.

💰 Offset account or redraw facility - save on interest payments and/or access extra $.

Get hip with saving NOW by reading my article (🔗 below)

https://kittyandmiles.com.au/how-to-save-money-as-the-cash-rate-continues-to-rise/