![[PODCAST] Unveiling the Truth: Melbourne’s Population Boom: What 9 Million People by 2050 Means for Property Investors – With Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MY-podcast-675_Melbourne_population-BW-270x200.jpg)
Imagine a Melbourne the size of New York City. Yes, really.That’s the trajectory we’re on. By 2050, Melbourne’s population is projected to swell to 9 million people, making it not just Australia’s biggest city by population, but potentially one of the most dynamic urban economies in the world. This isn’t some abstract urban planning fantasy—it’s…
For a long time, the popular narrative has been that manufacturing in Australia is dead. We’ve all heard the stories: Holden shut its doors, Ford and Toyota packed up and left, and what was once the proud engine of our economy seemed to stall. Even I’ll admit, I believed that story. But the reality, as…
Have you ever paused for a moment and truly considered the odds of you being here, right now? I’m not talking about living in Australia, investing in property, or even your career path. I mean the actual chance that you exist — that unique combination of DNA, personality, experience, and potential that makes you… you….
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. Likewise,…
![[PODCAST] The Housing Shortage No One’s Fixing (But Everyone’s Complaining About) | Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MY-podcast-674_Big_Picture_Podcast_Pete_Wargent-270x200.jpg)
Interest rates are falling again. After years of rate hikes, mortgage stress, and a cooling economy, the RBA has now dropped interest rates for the second time this cycle and there are more rate cuts to come. But what does this actually mean? Is the worst behind us—or is this a sign of deeper cracks…
We like to think we’re rational human beings. However a few days ago I shared with you the concept that we are in fact prone to a group of cognitive biases that cause us to think and act irrationally, and this affects many of our investment decisions. Even thinking we’re rational despite evidence of irrationality…
After all these years in property I’m still surprised at how investors decide which property to buy, but it doesn’t surprise me why so many don’t get past their first or second property. You see… many buy for emotional reasons, and while others think they’re investing in property, for some they’re really speculating. By definition,…
When it comes to buying an investment property or your next home, it’s important that you’re aware of everything listed in the contract of sale and how it might affect you. It might sound like a tropical holiday cocktail, but a sunset clause packs much more punch than a summery beverage – it is a…
![[PODCAST] The $1 Billion Crackdown on Property Investors Explained. With Ken Raiss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MY-podcast-670-About_tax-Ken_Raiss-270x200.jpg)
With tax season just around the corner and property investors constantly navigating a shifting taxation landscape, it’s never been more important to stay one step ahead of the taxman. Whether you’re a seasoned investor with a sizable portfolio or just starting out with your first rental, the rules are changing—and some of these changes are…
Imagine inviting thousands of people to a party… but forgetting to organise enough food, chairs, or bathrooms. That’s essentially what Australia is doing by ramping up migration while failing to plan for the housing and infrastructure to support it. The conversation around our housing crisis is often framed around interest rates, investors, or planning delays….
