![[Podcast] Kerry Packer’s accountant shares the Tax Secrets of the Rich, with Alan Mason](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MY-podcast-584-Tax_secrets_of_the_rich-Allan-Mason-270x200.jpg)
It was the blunt but ingenious billionaire Kerry Packer who memorably explained to a stunned parliamentary committee exactly how the tax system works. The late business tycoon said, “I’m not evading tax in any way, shape, or form. Now, of course, I’m minimising my tax, and if anybody in this country doesn’t minimise their tax,…
Look what’s happened to property prices!
Knowing what you know now, who wouldn’t have liked to buy their parent’s house for what your parents paid years ago?
![[Podcast] The Top 10 Must-Ask Questions Before Your Next Property Investment with Brett Warren](https://propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MY-podcast-property-investment-Brett_Warren-270x200.jpg)
On today’s episode, I chat with Brett Warren about asking the right questions before buying that next property because doing that can make all the difference between a profitable venture and a costly mistake. I’m sure you’ve heard me say before that property investment is a process, not an event, and the property that you’re…
Demographics will drive our destiny and that’s why it’s important for property investors and business owners to understand the changing demographic trends, including population forecasts. I recently attended a great webinar by demographers Informed Decisions – id.com.au Here are some of the takeaways from that session, but you can register to watch the full webinar…
Property investors come in all shapes, sizes… and professions. But the strategic property investment game is more popular in some lines of work than others. Unsurprisingly the data shows that property investment is most popular among Australia’s highest-paid workers. But there are other surprising professions which make the list. Medical professionals such as surgeons, anaesthetists…
![These 5 biases could be standing in your way of investment success [Infographic]](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/45437255_l-270x200.jpg)
What is standing between you and property investing success? It could be YOU! Maybe you’re too biased to be a successful property investor. What do I mean by that? Well…did you know that as property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy? It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we…
![[Podcast] Rising Holding Costs: Is Property Investment Still Worth It? With Stuart Wemyss](https://propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MY-podcast-589-Stuart-Wemyss-02-270x200.jpg)
Today we discuss a topic that many property investors across Australia are concerned about. Considering the rising cost of holding investment properties, is it still worthwhile to invest in real estate? Joining me is Stuart Wemyss, a respected independent financial advisor, author, and founder of Pro Solution Private Clients, and together we’re going to be…
![[Podcast] Investor insights: your property questions answered, with Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MY-podcast-511-Investment_Myths-Brett_Warren-270x200.jpg)
Today’s episode will be a bit different than usual. Joining me today is Brett Warren, National Director of Metropole Properties, and we’re dedicating this entire episode to answering your questions. So, whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting on your property journey, stick around because we’ve got some great questions and even better answers…
Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of all time, is not just known for his financial acumen but also for his profound insights into life and society. In my mind, one of his most compelling concepts is the “lottery of life,” often referred to as the “ovarian lottery.” This idea delves into the…
The latest numbers on new home starts are out and it isn’t good news showing Australia is facing a significant challenge in meeting its national target of 1.2 million new homes over the next five years. The promise of increasing housing supply is under severe threat from two major issues: high interest rates and escalating construction…
