There’s a growing imbalance in Australia that many investors are yet to fully appreciate. We tend to focus on the usual levers such as interest rates, credit availability, or migration policy, yet a more subtle force is gathering momentum in the background, one that will influence wages, inflation, and property markets for years to come….
I’ve found that for most property investors to change their level of wealth, they must change. Rather than disagree, please humor me for a moment and read on… Sometimes we love change and sometimes we hate it. In fact, some of us love to change and others fear it. Why is change difficult for many…
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Most property investors think success comes down to buying the right property at the right price. But the truth is… the real difference between successful investors and those who struggle has very little to do with the property itself. It comes down to strategy. Because the investors who build long-term wealth don’t just buy property – they build a…
Australia is heading into a decade that will reshape not just our economy, but the way we live, work, invest, and build wealth. Most people sense that “something is changing,” yet they struggle to pinpoint exactly what it is. They blame interest rates, politics, or global uncertainty. While those factors clearly matter, in my opinion…
Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. “Sydney’s too expensive.””You’ve missed the boat.””Now’s not the time to invest.” These are just a few of the myths floating around dinner tables and social media feeds. But here’s the truth: in every market cycle, there are opportunities—if you know where…
There’s a lot of noise in the property market right now, and most of it is coming from people who are either reading the data too quickly or using it to make a political point. The auction clearance rates came in softer this week across most cities, and a number of commentators are treating that…
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You’ve probably noticed that some property markets surge ahead while others seem to tread water… even when the broader economic conditions are the same. It’s easy to blame interest rates, government policy, or media sentiment, but those factors only tell part of the story. The real drivers sit underneath all of that, and they’re far more predictable if you know where to look. In today’s Wealth Retreat Conversations episode, I want to give you a taste of the type of thinking and insights you’ll experience at Wealth Retreat, where leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher will be joining us…
One thing I’ve noticed speaking with many property investors is… While on the one hand, a small group has done very well over the last few years, initially spurred on by the recent once-in-a-generation property boom in 2020 – 21 and then by the strong housing markets of 2023-25 and this was despite the property…
Every week I sit down with the latest property data and try to cut through the noise to find what actually matters for serious investors. Right now, there’s quite a bit of noise swirling around – global uncertainty off the back of trade tensions and Middle East conflict, oil prices still elevated, inflation sitting stubbornly…
Are you considering investing in Melbourne’s property market? You’re not alone as more investors are eyeing the Melbourne property market. But the forecasts that looked so promising at the start of 2026 have been revised downwards, and are now scaring some investors off. ANZ Research, in its most recent forecasts, now expects Melbourne housing prices…
