There are more interesting articles, commentaries and analyst reports on the Web every week than anyone could read in a month. Each Saturday morning I like to share some of the ones I’ve read during the week. The weekend will be over before you know it, so enjoy some weekend reading. Melbourne rents hold steady…
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The Brisbane property market is on the move. It did not suffer the deep downturn the southern states experienced in 2018-9 , and after a lacklustre decade and a mild price correction in the first half of 2019, it is showing distinct signs of a cyclical lift according to a recent Westpac Housing Market Update….
We live in interesting times. These are times of financial and economic turmoil. With the current uncertainty and many changes on the horizon, it’s time to go back to the big picture. In today’s episode, I’ll be discussing 24 things all investors and entrepreneurs should understand about the way property investing and the economy work….
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We’re already well into a new year, in fact a new decade. And that means it’s time that little creatures come out of hibernation – they’re called forecasters and their predictions of what lies ahead of us abound. These relate to all areas but particularly property because almost anyone who owns real estate would give…
One of the most common questions asked is “Should I buy my property in super?” This week watch as Ken Raiss and I discuss some of the benefits of setting up an SMSF. Some of the benefits of setting up an SMSF could include: Increased transparency and control. You’re in control of your SMSFs meaning you…
While you’re listening to this podcast, my wife and I are away on a cruise. We’re able to do that again this year because we’ve built a substantial property portfolio that gives us the lifestyle we enjoy. I’m not showing off. What I’m suggesting is you should also build a substantial asset base to give…
What can we expect to happen to our property markets over the next decade? That’s a common question I’m being asked by both our clients at Metropole and various media sources. But I think I’m disappointing them with my answers because I tend to say something like “a lot will happen over the next decade,…
I remember a couple of years ago when American economist Harry Dent spooked a lot of Australians by predicting an economic tsunami that would take property prices back to levels we haven’t seen for over a decade. He said our markets would collapse by the middle of last year and of course he was wrong, just as were so…
As I’ve mentioned often in my writings and interviews, self-awareness is a prerequisite to change. So, I thought I’d put on my muse hat to help you confront the inner demons that are holding you back. Here’s 5 questions to ask yourself that will help you better understand why you are where you are: Question #1:…
