Does everything happen for a reason? To be honest I’m not sure, but I know that when I changed my outlook on life and started looking for lessons from not only the fun things but also the unpleasant experiences in life, I became a different person. I became more positive and I functioned at my best….
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Michael is a director 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.
Are you wondering what will happen to the Melbourne property market in 2024? Clearly, the Melbourne housing market has not performed as strongly as some other capitals over the last year, but Melbourne’s property values are expected to gain ground as we move through 2024. Melbourne home prices were flat in March, while unit values…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Brisbane property market in 2024? Brisbane continues to be one of Australia’s strongest capital city housing markets and is likely to remain so throughout 2024, with dwelling values continuing to go from strength to strength. Brisbane’s housing market skyrocketed over the last few years with 55.2% price growth…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Sydney property market in 2024? Well…Sydney’s home values will continue to increase, although a little more slowly than they did in 2023. The surge in properties for sale in Sydney hasn’t yet slowed demand, with prices rising 0.3% in March and 9.6% over the past year. Both buyer…
The number of Millennials reaching the family formation stage of their life is booming, and it’s creating an entire generation of Australians who are shaping our suburbs and property markets. Back in 2009, Bernard Salt wrote an article about Baby Boomers which, interestingly is just as applicable to today’s suite of Millennials. Back then, while…
This question is one of the most common questions I come across from beginning property investors. You see, in markets like today, investors, buyers, and even renters are waiting to find out whether they should take the plunge now or wait for prices to come down… or even crash entirely. I’ll say right now that…
Common wisdom seems to suggest that you should diversify your investments. But is this correct? In my opinion, it is wrong, in fact, I remember reading Napoleon Hill’s great book Think and Grow Rich many years ago where he also said that successful people specialise in one area they don’t diversify. On the other hand,…
In an unexpected turn in the Australian property market, Adelaide and Perth are now nearly as pricey as Melbourne for the first time in up to 15 years, according to recent data. According to the latest CoreLogic Home Value Index, Adelaide’s median dwelling price jumped to $734,173 in March, a 1.4% increase, while Perth’s median…
In today’s episode, I’m going to share two lessons with you. The first is five ways I’m going to ensure that my property investments outperform this cycle. Hopefully, I’ll be able to give you some ideas for your investments as well. Next, I’m going to share one thing you need to change to become a…
Want to know what’s happening to the housing markets around Australia? Well… this monthly collection of charts from CoreLogic paints an interesting picture. National home values rose 1.6% in the March quarter, the largest quarterly increase since the three months to November (1.9%). The shortage of dwelling both for sale and for rent, at a…