Some people are calling this the weirdest recession. We’re in the middle of a pandemic, unemployment is rising, yet our housing markets are remaining resilient. In fact, there are increasing signs that the modest coronavirus-induced housing correction is coming to an end and that the housing market is on the move again. Last week I…
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Albert Einstein’s theory about how fast the universe is expanding has been proved correct by British scientists who praised his “incredible accuracy”. He was always known for his insightful words, so here are 10 of his best quotes. 1. A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. 3. Science is a wonderful…
How will the next five years unfold? That’s the question everyone is asking, isn’t it? What’s going to happen to my life, my health, my job or my business? And for many people listening to this podcast, they’re wondering what’s going to happen to our property markets and the value of my home and my…
Times are changing, no longer is the property news all good and the many mixed messages in the media are causing some would-be investors to doubt their decisions. Fear and uncertainty leads to procrastination and lack of action as you tell yourself “I’ll get around to it”, but you never actually do. So, to overcome…
One of the most important decisions we make in life is who we choose to be around. In fact, there is an old proverb that reads, “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” One of my early mentors, the late Jim Rohn said it well: ‘You are the average of the…
This biggest property news over the last week has been the announcement on Sunday from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews that a return to on-site real estate auctions in Melbourne would be permitted to a maximum of 10 persons. With on-site pre-sale property inspections by prospective purchasers having been permitted since September 28, both buyers and…
There’s no doubt that the lending environment is different than it was a few years ago. While Treasurer Josh Frydenberg plans to make borrowing easier next year by loosening bank lending criteria, what if you can’t wait that long? Well, the banks are in the business of lending money today – you just have to…
Are you interested in getting involved in the Brisbane property market? If so, today’s episode is just for you. But even if you aren’t interested in investing in the Brisbane property market yourself, considering that each state and city has its own nuances, the message that you’re going to hear from Brett Warren today will…
A lot can happen in a minute. Especially on the Internet. This data-heavy graphic from Visual Capitalist looks at the enormous numbers behind the online services that billions of people use every day. It shows that in 2020, an unfathomable amount of digital activity is occurring at any given moment. This ongoing explosion in activity…
We dream of it, we work for it, and sometimes we even plan for it – but can the average Australian really develop financial independence? The simple answer is YES – because if others have achieved it so can you. I’ll let you in on a little secret… wealthy people don’t do different things; they…