Holiday Homes Don’t Make Financial Sense in 2025

Dreaming of owning a holiday home? Today we break down the true costs, hidden traps, and emotional pull of buying a weekender and why the numbers often don’t stack up. We explore smarter alternatives for lifestyle and wealth building, and share real strategies to enjoy more holidays without the financial stress.

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Why buying a holiday home might not make sense in 2025
(01:55) The emotional appeal vs. the financial reality
(04:30) Life is busier now — who really uses their holiday house?
(09:17) Tax headaches and ATO audit risks for holiday homes
(11:10) New government levies and regulations targeting short-term rentals
(12:59) Holiday Home Numbers Breakdown
(16:38) When buying a holiday home actually makes sense
(17:52) The hidden costs of Airbnb management
(19:14) Simplifying wealth strategies and lifestyle choices
(22:31) Changing work habits and where we choose to live
(23:38) Why consolidating your assets might be the real freedom move

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Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

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