Emily is barely scraping by after buying a house – and it’s taking a toll on her mental health

Exclusive: Mortgage holders say financial pressure is causing serious anxiety, as a study reveals the effects of debt stress and rising ratesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen Emily Knights bought a quaint two-bedroom starter home with her then-partner in Geelong, Victoria, the milestone marked years of financial sacrifice.However, the end of their relationship shortly afterwards left her shouldering the entire mortgage on a home that needed renovation and had “no working oven”. Continue reading...