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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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30 Jan 2026 10:09

Home Maintenance Anxiety Index

Written by James McCay

Not everyone wants to deal with home repairs, but which countries have the most anxious homeowners based on their searches for home maintenance issues?

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30 Jan 2026 09:09

Global cost of screen time in 2026

Written by James McCay

What is the true cost of our screen time? Explore our practical energy saving tips and discover smarter habits to help reduce your monthly electricity bills.

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29 Jan 2026 10:58

EV battery replacement cost index 2026

Written by James McCay

In this index, we explore the countries where it is cheapest for an out-of-warranty electric vehicle battery replacement.

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19 Jan 2026 14:25

Most searched car brands 2025

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market AU's eighth annual Most Searched Car Brands report finds the most searched car brands across the world for 155 countries. Read the results here.

11 Jan 2026 14:00

Best Worldwide Wedding Destinations

Written by James McCay

Looking to fly abroad to tie the knot? Our wedding location index lists the best areas around the world for getting married. See which cities top our list!

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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?

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