Benjamin Graham wisely said: The best way to measure your investing success is not by whether you’re beating the market but by whether you’ve put in place a financial plan and a behavioural discipline that are likely to get you where you want to go. Winston Churchill’s famous quote further emphasizes the importance of having…
Articles by Brett Warren
Brett Warren is National Director of Metropole Properties and uses his two decades of property investment experience to advise clients how to grow, protect and pass on their wealth through strategic property advice.
In the dynamic world of Australian real estate, we’re witnessing a tale of two markets, according to industry veteran John McGrath. According to McGrath, the contrast is stark: thriving luxury suburbs versus a more cautious lower-end market, each responding differently to economic forces. Steady growth at the top McGrath, the Chief Executive of the real…
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…
Tampering with negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions would cost the Federal Government up to $58 billion over just 10 years and gut the already-stretched rental market of supply, according to new research. After Anthony Albanese’s decision to break his election commitment to support in full the stage three tax cuts, despite repeated reassurances,…
Would you like to take a peek behind the curtains to understand what goes on at our Wealth Retreat each year? We’re currently planning for year’s Wealth Retreat on the Gold Coast in April, which is not really that far away. However I’d like to share some lessons from last year’s event that have helped…
A recent analysis by the e61 Institute and PropTrack has shed light on the significant impact of Queensland’s 2011 stamp duty hikes. The numbers are telling: a sharp 7.2% drop in home purchases for that year. This isn’t just about sales figures; it’s about people – with a 9% decrease in relocations (equating to 20,000…
The chances are that if you’ve just bought (or are planning to buy) an investment property in a multi-unit development such as a unit, townhouse, or apartment, you’ll have heard about an owner’s corporation or a Body Corporate. These are essential to the smooth functioning of any building or housing lot in which owners have…
I’ll get straight to the point… I believe the middle-ring suburbs of our big capital cities will be the best medium to long-term investment locations. Here’s my logic… The latest government forecasts suggest that Australia’s population will increase from 27 million to well over 30 million by 2031 And then reach 40 million people by…
It’s common for many buyers and property investors to experience analysis paralysis when it comes to buying a property. After all, it’s a complex decision and one that has a long-term impact… especially if you get it wrong. The thing is, while due diligence is essential to make sure you know what you’re buying and…
Australia’s housing market has reached an ‘inflection point’ with unit price growth expected to outpace that of houses over the next couple of years, according to a new report by Oxford Economics. Deteriorating affordability in Australia’s housing market combined with increased stock is expected to cause price growth to moderate across the country. And this…