What springs to mind when you think of legendary investor Warren Buffett? For some, it’s his humble Omaha origins or his long-lasting obsession with Coca-Cola. For other people, it’s Buffett’s impeccable investing track record and extraordinary wealth that make a lasting impression. While these are all legitimate connections to make with the Buffett name, perhaps…
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In this Macro Insights Podcast, Ken Raiss and I examine the big picture and share our perspective on how this may impact our housing markets in Australia, as well as what, if anything, you should do as a property investor. We discuss what’s ahead for interest rates, and clues in the news about economic indicators…
For most people, the “Oracle of Omaha” needs no introduction. With a self-made net worth of over $160 billion, some experts consider the 94-year-old to be the greatest investor of all-time. To give you some inspiration for this new decade, this week we’ve be running a series of 5 infographics highlighting Warren Buffett’s successes and…
Generation X, born between 1964 and 1981 and sandwiched between our baby boomers and millennials, are often referred to as Australia’s forgotten middle child. The thing is, representing 6.5 million people, this generation accounts for around 25% of Australia’s population. The majority of this demographic group has reached its peak in terms of income, but…
Let’s be honest: Australia is becoming a two-speed society when it comes to housing. On one side, you have property owners sitting on a mountain of equity, largely untouched by rising interest rates, with the means and confidence to keep upgrading, investing, and helping their children into the market. On the other hand, you have…
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What if I told you that right now, quietly but powerfully, one of the biggest investment opportunities in Australian property is unfolding in plain sight? While most people are focused on the day-to-day news cycle, savvy investors are looking a few years ahead, to 2032, when Brisbane will step onto the global stage to host…
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We’re now on the brink of what could be the biggest shake-up to the Australian tax system since the GST was introduced back in 2000. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has signalled that tax reform is not just on the agenda – it’s a priority. But what kind of reform are we really talking about here?…
Warren Buffet seems to be one of the most quoted individuals around. This is probably because he’s the world’s most successful investor but also he has some very interesting things to say. Motley Fool recently published a heap of new quotes the Oracle of Omaha gave at the recent Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting. Here’s a…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate…
For generations, the Great Australian Dream of homeownership was almost a given. It wasn’t just a goal, it was seen as a rite of passage. But today that dream is becoming harder to achieve. While some point fingers at migrants or property investors, the reality is far more complex. So in this week’s Demographics Decoded…
