There’s a lot of talk about productivity in the news lately, isn’t there? But I’ve found that when economists talk about productivity, many people’s eyes glaze over. Yet productivity growth is probably the single most important driver of our living standards. It determines whether our wages rise, whether our economy grows sustainably, and whether future…
There are two types of people in the world: Those who hate the success of others Those who let the successes of others fuel them toward their own greatness. Most people fall into the first group. It’s why we have “tall poppy syndrome.” Here’s my free tip for you: Be in the second group. That’s the…
One thing many of the world’s most successful people have in common is their ability to inspire others. I hope these motivational quotes inspire you on your journey to achieving success. 1. “The more you praise and celebrate your life the more there is in life to celebrate” – Oprah Winfrey 2. “You must be…
Right now if you talk to many young Australians, particularly Gen Z, you’ll hear a common refrain: “I’ll never own a home.” They feel locked out of the market. Prices have surged far beyond what their parents paid, yet wages haven’t kept pace, and every time they scroll social media, they’re bombarded with reminders of…
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Today I’m joined by Ross Elliott, a respected urban thinker and commentator, and we discuss something most politicians and planners are ignoring: the danger of concentrating 70% of Australia’s population into just eight capital cities, and doing it without a real plan. We explore the challenges of infrastructure, the concept of the missing middle in…
It has been said that the most important factors that will change where you are in 12 months’ time compared to where you are today in your life are the books you read and the people you hang around with. If you want to improve your life, I believe you need to build the foundations…
Australia’s property markets are on the move again. After a period of fragmented property price growth and cautious sentiment, recent developments have brought momentum back into the picture. The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered three interest rate cuts this year — most recently lowering the official cash rate to around 3.6% — easing borrowing…
Rates are easing. Buyer and seller confidence is rising. Auction clearance rates are humming. And now, the Federal Government has decided to throw additional demand into the mix by fast-tracking its expanded Home Guarantee Scheme to October 1. Income caps are being removed, property caps are being lifted (to $1.5m in Sydney, $950k in Melbourne,…
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Have you ever looked at a tired old property and thought, “There’s potential there,” but weren’t quite sure what to do with it? Well, today’s show could be the spark you need. Because we’re talking about one of the most powerful – and underutilised – strategies for building wealth through property: strategic renovation. In a…
Interest rates are easing, auction clearance rates are at their highest levels in more than a year, and now the Federal Government has decided to add more demand-side stimulus into an already heated property market. The recently announced changes to the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme, originally due to commence in January 2026, have been…
