Michelle Singer has more than 25 years' experience in print journalism. She began in the Press Gallery with The Australian Financial Review after graduating from the University of Canberra in 2000 and has since specialised in Australia's property market, contributing to major mastheads, magazines and international publications. She takes an analytical yet people-first approach to her writing. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn.
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