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James McCay

James is a devoted husband, father, and history buff. He studied Creative and Professional Writing at QUT, and is often buried in a book. He writes on a variety of topics, hoping to make a positive difference for readers through his writing.

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Stories by James McCay

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19 Dec 2025 10:00

Australia falls short on safety for single women

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

New data by Compare the Market finds Australia falls short in a list of 32 nations for women's liveability, based on six different factors, with safety a major concern.

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18 Dec 2025 14:30

Global home ownership growth in 2025

Written by James McCay

We took a deep dive into how home ownership has grown worldwide to identify the best countries to buy a new home. Read on to find out who tops our 2025 index.

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18 Dec 2025 11:02

The best countries for first home buyers

Written by James McCay

Getting on the property ladder can be challenging. Discover which countries offer the best affordability, market stability, and more, for first-time buyers.

10 Dec 2025 11:43

Cost of Christmas Spirit in 2025

Written by James McCay

Uncover the true cost of Christmas lights in 2025 with our global analysis, revealing the most and least affordable places to light up the festive season.

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8 Dec 2025 14:55

Vaping Reduction Index 2025

Written by James McCay

Which countries are best positioned to reduce vaping? Compare the Market dove into the data to find out.

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8 Dec 2025 14:32

Global ER Infrastructure Index

Written by James McCay

Which cities have to wait the longest for emergency treatment? Our infrastructure index compares wait times at ERs worldwide. Read on to see what we found.

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5 Dec 2025 10:44

Single women’s liveability index

Written by James McCay

Where is the best place in the world to live as a single woman?

4 Dec 2025 11:08

Which cities have the best social infrastructure?

Written by James McCay

Access to affordable social infrastructure is crucial for maintaining good health. We’ve ranked the cities with the best access to these services worldwide.

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24 Nov 2025 08:57

Best countries for Holiday Homes in 2025

Written by James McCay

Which countries are the best places for a holiday home in 2025? Compare the Market takes a deep dive to find out.

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20 Nov 2025 14:27

Which countries are best prepared for natural disasters?

Written by James McCay

With natural disasters becoming more common, properly preparing for their impact is essential. Here are the top 5 disaster-ready countries around the world.

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19 Nov 2025 14:14

The World’s Best Countries for Relocation in 2025 Revealed

Written by James McCay

From Europe to Asia, explore the top relocation trends of 2025 and uncover the best countries for relocation based on searches and quality of life.

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15 Nov 2025 12:06

The healthiest countries to raise a child in

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market AU crunches the data for 48 countries across the world to see which ones have the healthiest childhoods, according to the stats.

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