Articles by Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney

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.

How did Michael Yardney get started in property investment?

How did Michael Yardney get started in property investment?

Michael Yardney began his property investment journey over 50 years ago in the early 1970’s with a single, modest property costing $18,000 which he bought in partnership with his parents. They each put down a $1,000 deposit and took a $16,000 loan over 20 years. Over time, he learned the ropes, made mistakes, and gradually built a multi-million-dollar property portfolio. His hands-on experience, combined with ongoing education and a passion for wealth creation, allowed him to gain invaluable insights into the property market, which he now shares with others through his books, podcasts, and the work he does with clients at Metropole.

What is Michael Yardney's net worth?

While Michael Yardney’s exact net worth isn’t publicly disclosed, he has built a substantial multi-million-dollar property portfolio which includes residential and commercial property over his five decades of investing. As a trusted and highly respected property expert, he is recognised as one of Australia's most successful and wealthiest property investors, and he continues to build wealth through strategic investments, business ventures, and educational initiatives.

What is Michael Yardney’s opinion on investing in different types of properties, like residential, commercial, or off-the-plan?

Michael Yardney believes that while residential properties are the most suitable for most investors due to their stability and capital growth potential, commercial properties can offer good cash flow once an investor has a substantial asset base. He advises caution with off-the-plan properties due to their higher risk, potential for delays, and market fluctuations. His preference is always for well-located, established properties in areas with proven growth.

What is Michael Yardney's investment philosophy?

Michael Yardney's investment philosophy is centered around long-term, strategic property investing, focusing on high-growth, investment-grade properties in established locations. He believes in building a diversified portfolio that generates both capital growth and cash flow, using leverage wisely and taking advantage of the property cycles. Michael emphasises the importance of viewing property investment as a business and making data-driven, emotion-free decisions.

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,…

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…

When it comes to real estate transactions, many buyers wonder, “Do real estate agents lie?” The short answer is that most real estate agents are honest, hardworking individuals who aim to help their clients achieve their property goals. However, the nature of negotiations in real estate often involves part-truths, half-truths, and little white lies. Understanding…

The Victorian government has granted local councils new powers to limit short-stay accommodation as it moves to introduce a 7.5% levy on properties listed on platforms like Airbnb and Stayz. The government has also granted local councils and owners’ corporations powers to ban or limit short-stay accommodation. The Victorian treasurer, Tim Pallas, said the reform…

Today’s episode of the podcast is special because, if you’re a property investor or planning to become one, we’re going to uncover some shocking new rules that could cost you thousands, something all investors need to know, but we’ve found many don’t know. So I’m going to be chatting with the National Director of Metropole…

Success is ultimately based on action but your beliefs determine your actions. And the big secret of the mega-successful for getting ahead is what they believe – full stop. Many people want to believe that it’s some unfair throw of the dice that makes some people succeed where so many fail, but that’s not really…

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