The Terrifying Truth About An Unoriginal Idea

A lesson to be learned from Australian bargain-hunter home-buyers in a desperate market

Bronte White
7 min readJul 31, 2021
Photo by Belle Co from Pexels

There is something to be said for the novelty of a new unique idea. It draws attention, presents intrigue and attracts interest. The thing about a unique idea though is that everyone wants a piece and wants to hear it. Anything to give you a leg up especially in a stretched, side-hustling, rising-cost-of-living world.

This has never been more true than when it comes to the experience of buying a home in a sellers market. In Sydney, Australia house prices are going gangbusters. In the past 12 months it has defied the expectations of what should happen and in just 2021, property values have risen almost 20%. Not a welcome sight for individuals attempting to snag their own personal piece of the homeowners dream. When wallets are maxed, buyers begin searching for someone to give them a leg up and provide some originality; anything to stand out from another offer.

Scott Pape has seen the success of unique originality and is willing to share. His financial guide entitled ‘The Barefoot Investor: The Only Money Guide You’ll Ever Need’ presented plenty of unique ideas. Many agreed, as 5 years after the initial release of his book ‘The Barefoot Investor’ broke Australian records.

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Bronte White

Australian. Writing on mental health, family, parenthood and self discovery. In Invisible Illness, Illumination, In Fitness and In Health and Modern Parent.