Sydney lawyer ditches mortgage 'stress' for van life
A Sydney lawyer, Phoebe Macdougall, has opted for van life after selling her apartment due to mortgage stress. She represents a growing trend among professionals who are choosing to live on the road amidst rising property prices. Macdougall finds her new lifestyle rewarding and believes it offers her more freedom and financial stability.
- ▪Phoebe Macdougall sold her Coogee apartment and moved into a van to escape mortgage stress.
- ▪She is part of a trend of professionals living in vans due to high property prices and the cost of living.
- ▪Macdougall enjoys a simple lifestyle, including spearfishing for her food while traveling for work.
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Sydney lawyer was stressed out by her mortgage so she sold up and bought a vanNBy Nakita JagerABC Mid North CoastTopic:MortgagesSun 17 May 2026 at 9:28amSun 17 May 2026 at 9:28amSun 17 May 2026 at 9:28amPhoebe Macdougall enjoys life on the road, and visits a number of campsites every year. (ABC Port Macquarie: Nakita Jager)In short:A Sydney-based lawyer sold her Coogee apartment and moved into a van.Phoebe Macdougall, 37, is part of a cohort of working professionals choosing to live on the road amid high property prices and the cost of living.What's next?The Caravan Association of Australia predicts more people, on a wide range of incomes will convert to "van life".abc.net.au/news/sydney-lawyer-lives-in-van-due-to-mortgage-stress/106629820Link copiedShareShare articleSydney-based lawyer…
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