National home prices reached a new peak in February as demand from buyers kept up with the increasing supply. The latest Proptrack Home Price Index showed that Brisbane is now as expensive as Melbourne. Home prices rose by 0.45% in February, which is the largest monthly increase since October 2023. This brings the prices up…
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Led by Michael Yardney, who has been voted Australia’s best property investment and wealth creation educator and mentor, this commentary is a unique opportunity to gain up-to-date expert insights.
As a seasoned property investor, I’ve witnessed firsthand the intricate dance of the property markets. Over the years I’ve come to appreciate that property investing is a complex affair and despite all the podcasts, blogs, webinars and so-called “advisors” the fact is that most investors fail to achieve the financial freedom they are looking for….
The nation’s biggest home lender, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has upgraded its house price forecasts aligning with the optimistic outlook shared by the other big banks. Only a few months ago in May, the CBA revised its original forecast that home values would fall 6 per cent this year, instead suggesting that prices will gain 3…
The topic of inheritance is often shrouded in a cloud of complexity and misconception. Many people think that sophisticated estate planning tools like testamentary trusts are only for the wealthy elite. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. With rising divorce rates and the increasing complexity of modern families, testamentary trusts and other estate…
Yes, you read it right, 1.2 million homes in the next five years. The headlines have been filled with the Australian Labor Party’s ambitious plan, but if you look closely, the numbers just don’t add up. The Grand Mirage Firstly, let’s clear the misconception: the government isn’t going to lay down the bricks and mortar…
Three of the big banks, CBA, Westpac and ANZ, believe the cash rate has already peaked at 4.10 per cent, with only NAB expecting one more hike later this year. CBA, Westpac and NAB economic teams updated their cash rate forecasts on the back of yesterday’s RBA Board meeting, with changes to both the expected…
I’d like to share how I’ll be investing in 2023. In fact, this is how our team at Metropole will be helping our clients invest in property in 2023. Whether you’re new to the game or you’ve already built a property portfolio you’ll probably benefit from what I’m about to share, because even though each…
The Reserve Bank (RBA) governor, Philip Lowe, has warned Aussies that more interest rate hikes are on the way. Speaking to the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, Lowe pledged not to repeat the costly mistakes of the 1970s stagflationary period, and to “do what is necessary” to squash inflation before it becomes entrenched in…
One of my early investments was a complete loss. I know that doesn’t make for ego pleasing conversation from someone who’s meant to be an investment expert, but it’s the truth. However, I’m keen to tell you the story of how I lost 100% of my invested capital many years ago, way back in the…
Suddenly, Australia’s annual inflation rate is 3.8%, having jumped from 1.1% for the twelve months to March. The June quarter jump follows a jump in the United States to 5.4% and a jump in New Zealand to 3.3%, sparking a debate between leading pundits such as former US treasury secretary Larry Summers and Nobel Prize…