confused, page-16

Dave this is where you told her not to buy, and you've since described the 'savings' in dollar terms, and now seem to constantly try and justify your position, that's why i think you're still in the dog box!

"I live with my girlfriend in rented accommodation (she is also a post grad qualified professional). We both have substantial savings, and could easily buy now. In fact, when we met, she was debating buying as she was being emotionally blackmailed by family members to do so, and her peers who owned were treating her in a way similar to how you treat renters you know, I imagine (as your previous post implies). I was able to explain to her the various reasons I (and many) believe that prices will not continue to go up, in fact will do the opposite. Recently after the release of data showing if she had bought back then, her investment would be down ~7% in nominal terms (~10% real terms), she thanked me for having convinced her not to buy back then. We may buy in a couple years, but renting and saving is being good to us so who knows? We like the idea of working in Asia in the future, so not having to deal with a place back in Perth would probably be easier if we do. Who knows."