There are more interesting articles, commentaries and analyst reports on the Web every week than anyone could read in a month. Each Saturday morning I like to share some of the ones I’ve read during the week. The weekend will be over before you know it, so enjoy some interesting reading. Top auction results: Perfect…
Articles by Michael Yardney
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. Visit Metropole.com.au
What’s the outlook for the Australian property markets for the rest of 2020 and into 2021? This is a common question people are asking now that our real estate markets are working their way out of the effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic and out of Australia’s first recession in 30 years. I guess they’re looking…
Reaching your goals starts with you – you’re willingness to blieve and give it your all. Some of the greatest and most inspirational people through history reached their goals, against all the odds. Their words of wisdom are a reminder that nothing is impossible. Get inspired to reach your goal with their inspirational quotes: “If you…
You’re probably listening to this podcast because you’re interested in property investment, but if you’re like most people, you’re also interested in more success in various elements of your life, as well as more money. We’re going to have two separate sections to today’s show. In one I’ll explain to you why wealth is about…
There are continuing signs that our property markets may have hit the bottom and are now moving from strength to strength. This week ANZ Bank decided to scrap its pessimistic forecast and now expects modest property price growth this year and a strong rebound next year Also, over the last week the “time to buy…
The housing sector looks to be turning a corner according to the latest research bulletin by the ANZ Bank. After falling since April, national house prices were flat in October and look set to rise over coming months according to ANZ Senior Economist Felicity Emmett. The strength is largely being driven by owner-occupiers, with low…
We’re almost at the end of another year. And what a year it’s been! 2020 started off with predictions of a fantastic year in property. Remember we were coming off the end of 2019 when property markets were very strong. Then the predictions changed to doom and gloom because of COVID. And it wasn’t just…
Despite what some people will tell you, property investment isn’t easy. But it’s simple. Now that isn’t a play on words. What I’m trying to say is that if you do what most property investors do, you’ll get the same results as most property investors get — and that’s not pretty. And that’s partly because the…
If you’re a first-time home buyer or property investor, you might not have come across the term ‘conveyancing’ before. Likewise, terms such as unconditional, settlement and ‘cooling-off’ period are also terms you may not be overly familiar with. And even if you’re a seasoned property investor, you would have employed a conveyancer or solicitor to…
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 to 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,…