Are you a Property Investor wanting to create a level of financial independence? Isn’t that the aim of every property investor, you well may ask? Surely all investors dream of the day they can give up their day job and live off their property portfolio. I would suggest for 98% on Investors, this would be…
Articles by Brett Warren

Brett Warren is Director of Metropole Properties Brisbane and uses his two decades of property investment experience to advise clients how to grow, protect and pass on their build their wealth through property.
The Australian property markets are continuing to defy all those who predicted a downturn this year with an eleventh straight month of price increase in November, reaching a new record high. However, according to PropTrack, some markets are seeing growth slow as more sellers take their properties to market. The latest PropTrack data shows prices…
There are bad apples in every bunch, and property is no different from any other industry. Unfortunately, the property sector is largely unregulated when it comes to fraudulent “aficionados” because a license isn’t required in order to describe yourself as an “expert”. So, it’s up to you to spot the real property consultant from those…
What’s ahead for our property markets in 2024? Well, according to Domain’s 2023 End-Of-Year Wrap and 2024 Outlook report, continued growth in house and unit prices is anticipated. Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, said: “Some buyers, sellers, and renters proactively adapting to the lingering impact of the 2023 market movements and potential…
Are you wanting to start investing to make your money work harder, but don’t know where to start? As a beginner, you are clearly going to need a certain amount of capital in the form of savings. I often get asked questions like; How much should I be saving? or How much do I need?…
They say common sense prevails, but even the smartest property investors can make decisions that are, shall we say, lacking in merit from time to time! If you’re new to the property game, it’s likely that you want to avoid making these kinds of costly mistakes. So, read on to find out why smart investors…
Are you considering entering the property market as an investor? While the current market is predominantly made up of home buyers, investor numbers are on the rise. As a property investor, taking that very first step can be exciting, but also quite nerve-racking and very confusing. Knowing what step to take first can be just…
Australia is on the cusp of a significant demographic shift. Baby Boomers – born 1946-1965 – who have previously been our largest generation and a driving force in shaping Australia’s economy and society, are reaching retirement age. The latest ABS figures show that 670,000 people intend to retire in the next 5 years, with 220,000…
Australians make up 47 of the world’s richest people, according to Forbes’ latest list of 2558 billionaires. Who is the richest person in Australia? Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has once again achieved the title of Australia’s richest person, with a net wealth of $26.5 billion so see her sits in 57th place on the world’s…
Do you understand the difference between physical growth and capital growth? Don’t worry if you don’t, because I’ll explain. You see… physical growth will often be masked as capital growth. On the surface, there is no way of telling the difference. However, by digging deeper and having a greater level of awareness and perspective, you…