Michael is the founder of Metropole Property Strategists who help their clients grow, protect and pass on their wealth through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He's once again been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser and one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders. His opinions are regularly featured in the media.
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In our current fragmented property markets, with some locations performing and others languishing, many investors are looking to “manufacture” capital growth by participating in property development. While the property development process can be very lucrative, it is not without some pain and considerable risk. When all goes well, the results are fantastic, but if things go wrong,…
Remember when the headlines were filled with predictions of an imminent recession in Australia? Economists and commentators were almost unanimous in their gloomy forecasts: with interest rates rising sharply, the economy was expected to stall, and unemployment was projected to climb. Many of these predictions made sense at the time —higher interest rates typically slow…
As parents, we strive to arm our children with the necessary skills and knowledge that will guide them through life. A critical yet often overlooked part of this toolkit is financial literacy. Grasping money management from an early age can have a profoundly positive impact on a child’s life, setting the foundation for a lifetime…
Being an investor or a businessman requires lots of knowledge and skills but quite often a team and partners to succeed. You may find outstanding leaders among the most successful entrepreneurs and it’s not a coincidence. Every successful company thrives on the power of teamwork and every team needs a proper approach. Using motivational quotes…
Are you wondering what will happen to the Melbourne property market for the rest of 2024? Melbourne has been Australia’s strongest performing housing market over the last four decades; however, over the last couple of years it has underperformed. In fact, over the last 12 months dwelling prices have been basically stagnant, while many other…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Sydney property market for the rest of 2024? Well…Sydney’s home values will continue to increase, although a little more slowly than they did in 2023. The surge in properties for sale in Sydney hasn’t yet slowed demand, with prices rising 0.3% in July and 5.6% over the past…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Brisbane property market for the rest of 2024? Brisbane continues to be one of Australia’s strongest capital city housing markets and is likely to remain so throughout 2024, with dwelling values continuing to go from strength to strength. Brisbane’s housing market skyrocketed over the last few years with…
National home values increased 0.5% to a new peaks in August, representing the 19th consecutive month of increase. However, the pace of growth has slowed in the seasonally quieter winter period, with the quarterly increase in national home values (1.3%) now less than half the rate of growth in the same three-month period of 2023…
Australia stands on the brink of a monumental financial shift, often referred to as the “Great Wealth Transfer.” This phenomenon sees the baby boomer generation, who have enjoyed decades of economic prosperity, reaching retirement age and eventually passing on an estimated inheritance of $5 to $6 trillion over the next decade or so. This vast…
When it comes to property investment in Australia, there’s no shortage of information available about how budding investors can ensure success. And while learning how to invest in property is vital for all newcomers, understanding the pitfalls to avoid should also be a priority from day one. As we have seen over the last few…
