Millennials and baby boomers now coexist as dominant forces in the housing market; but their behaviours differ sharply.
Boomers tend to:
- Hold property longer
- Prioritise capital preservation
- Downsize selectively
Millennials are more likely to:
- Rent for longer
- Value flexibility
- Prioritise location over size
This divergence is creating two parallel markets: one driven by asset retention, the other by rental demand.
For investors, understanding this split is critical. Assets appealing to one group may be unattractive to the other.
At DXXV, portfolio strategy is informed by who the end user is today and in ten years; not just who buys next.