![[PODCAST] Dump or Double Down? Knowing When to Sell Your Underperforming Investment | Stuart Wemyss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/659-Stuart-Wemyss-02-e1742371617211-270x200.jpg)
In today’s podcast, Stuart Wemyss and I discuss the complexities of managing underperforming property investments, and how to decide when and if you should sell your property. We explore everything from the emotional traps that can cloud our judgment to strategic considerations like tax implications and portfolio rebalancing. Takeaways Investing is a long-term journey, often…
Have you ever stopped to think how far Australia has come in the past 60 years? In 1966, we were a nation of 11 million, fresh off switching from pounds, shillings, and pence to dollars and cents. That transition was more than monetary. It symbolised our shift from being a British outpost to finding our…
If you’ve wandered down the cereal aisle recently, you might have noticed something peculiar. Between the giant, value-packed boxes of Home Brand Cereals and the small, premium gourmet granolas, there’s a glaring gap where Weet-Bix, the staple breakfast of middle-class Australia, once took pride of place. Those mid-sized boxes, the ones we grew up with,…
![[PODCAST] Trump’s Tariffs: Are They a Threat or a Boon for Property? | Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MY-podcast-619_Big_Picture_Podcast_Pete_Wargent-270x200.jpg)
There’s an old Chinese saying “I wish that you live in interesting times.” The irony of this is that “interesting times” are often times of trouble or turmoil, making the phrase more like a curse and boy are we living in interesting times at the moment with Trumps Tariffs creating fear around the world. It…
How we move through our cities is about much more than just getting from A to B. It impacts our health, our productivity, our environment — and yes, even our wealth. And with Australia’s capital cities continuing to grow, the way we commute is becoming a critical piece of the urban puzzle. Yet, for most…
![[PODCAST] Will the Federal Election Really Shake Up the Property Market? Let’s Bust Some Myths | Dr. Nicola Powell](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MY-podcast-588_The-latest-house-price-forecasts-with_Nicola_Powell-270x200.jpg)
In this episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, I discuss the current state of the housing market with Dr. Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics. We explore the impact of federal elections on housing predictions, the effects of political uncertainty, and the concept of Solomon’s Paradox in decision-making. Our conversation also delves into the…
The rich are not necessarily happier than normal folk all the time, but I bet they are happier more often. That’s because money does make a difference in people’s lives. It removes a lot of our worries and allows us more time to spend with our families or on activities that make us happy. I’ve…
![[PODCAST] The Property Investor’s Guide to Mortgage Mastery | Hung Chuy](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MY-podcast-664-Strategic_financing_Hung-Chuy-270x200.jpg)
In this episode of the Michael Yardney podcast, I discuss the intricacies of property investment and finance with expert Hung Chuy. We explore the importance of mindset, the role of brokers, and the complexities of managing a property portfolio. Key topics include understanding interest rates, debt recycling, and the unique challenges of commercial property financing….
As the ink dries on Trump’s latest tariffs, an unexpected ripple across the Pacific could mean a windfall for Australian home owners and property investors. You see… the worlds of global finance and real estate are intricately connected, and sometimes a policy shift in one country can create unexpected opportunities in another. Such is the…
Australia’s housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the outcome of the upcoming federal election. The problem is there are no quick fixes to the housing crisis, yet both the Coalition and Labor continue to chase short-term solutions that don’t address the real issues. Anything easy and popular…
