Let me ask you something… Are you investing in property for a bit of extra weekly cash flow, or are you investing to build lasting wealth? Because there’s a big difference between the two – and getting this wrong could cost you hundreds of thousands (if not millions) over the long term. I see it…
Have you ever felt that little voice inside your head whispering, “Maybe it’s not the right time to buy”, or What if the market crashes?” That voice of doubt isn’t unique to you — it’s part of human nature. And interestingly, one of the greatest personal development thinkers of all time, Napoleon Hill (author of…
In today’s property market, intuition alone won’t cut it. Australia’s housing markets in 2026 will be shaped by powerful forces: chronic undersupply, record migration, stretched affordability, shifting buyer preferences, and rapid advances in data and technology. Investors who rely on headlines or “hot tips” are flying blind. On the other hand, the investors who consistently…
I once knew of a young tenant who was the epitome of an A-grade tenant. He paid his rent on time, rarely asked for any repairs or maintenance, kept the house in good condition, and was overall very pleasant to deal with. Things continued in this manner for several years, until one day, it slowly…
![Adelaide housing market update [video] | December 2025](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/adelaide-270x200.jpg)
The pace of growth in Adelaide home values has accelerated over recent months, with November’s 1.9% rise marking the strongest monthly growth conditions since January 2022, a period when interest rates were virtually zero. Adelaide is a key contributor to the “two-speed” housing market, where the mid-sized capitals are significantly outpacing the two largest cities,…
About this time each year it’s customary for those of us in the property industry to peer into the future in an attempt to predict what’s ahead for our housing markets. While making such forecasts is not an exact science, I can safely make five predictions I am certain will be true for 2026. 1….
Today I’m going to do something a little bit different – I’m going to give you some insights into what makes me tick. Maybe you’ll learn something useful from it, maybe you won’t. You see… I remember a while ago (when I was still personally seeing clients) a prospective client asked me: Michael now that…
![Perth housing market update [video] | December 2025](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Perth-city-270x200.jpeg)
Perth home values surged 2.4% higher in November, adding approximately $5,000 per week to the median dwelling value. While this marks the highest growth rate among all Australian capital cities for the month, the pace of growth eased slightly from the 2.7% recorded in October. Perth continues to be the national leader in value growth,…
Did you hear the news? Hobart has just overtaken Adelaide as Australia’s oldest capital city. According to the ABS, Hobart’s median age is now 39.3 years, nudging past Adelaide’s 39.2 years. Meanwhile, Darwin continues to hold the title of our youngest capital, with a median age of just 34.8 years. At first glance, these numbers…
![Sydney housing market update [video] | December 2025](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sydney4-270x200.jpg)
Sydney’s home value growth has moderated, recording a 0.5% rise in November, well below the national figure of 1.0%. Since then, the rate of capital gain has been easing, a trend that coincides with softening auction clearance rates, which held in the high-60% range throughout the latter half of the month. Price Dynamics by Segment…
