Australia is the lucky country. And even though we have a substantial landmass, we’re really inly a small player when we look at the size of our population. This map below may change how you view the world because it’s a population cartogram – a visualization in which statistical information is shown in diagrammatic form. Here…
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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 his opinions are regularly featured in the media. Visit Metropole.com.au
Whether you’re interested in property or business, how the world economy unfolds this year will be critically important to you. Remember Australia’s economy and property markets don’t work in isolation. So it’s interesting to understand what the World Econonomic Forum forecasts will happen to the global economy in 2019. Below are the details of their…
Are you a good negotiator? Negotiating is something we it constantly in all aspects of our life, from relationships to which path you choose to take on a crowded street. And of course, negotiation is one of the skills developed by savvy property investors, business people and entrepreneurs Some people are very good at negotiation,…
Ever seen an interesting or unique property? I’ve come across a few, but… Here are 8 unconventional houses from around the world thanks to Holmes Lawyers:
If you want to succeed in life, if you want to become rich, you need to understand the success beliefs of the Rich and develop more of these and drop the beliefs of the Middle Class or Poor. Beliefs represent the acceptance of something without any proof to back up what we accept as fact….
In many situations, being part of the crowd can be rewarding. Outdoor festivals, markets, concerts, stage shows: these are all events that are considerably better when enjoyed with the buzz and energy of a large crowd. There are also situations where you should be wary of a crowd – and investing in property is one…
How long does it take for the value of a property to double? After all capital growth is one of the main reasons people invest in residential real estate. It’s often said that over the long-term the average annual growth rate for well-located capital city properties is about 7 per cent, which would mean properties…
Everyone loves a good story. Storytelling is a critical skill every business owner and entrepreneur should have. Here’s ten quotes that should inspire your inner storytelling this week: 1. “The stories we tell literally make the world. If you want to change the world, you need to change your story. This truth applies both to…
The more you know about the most common mistakes that investors make, the better your likelihood of building lasting wealth. In this series of short 5 minute videos, I discuss the common mistakes I’ve seen investors make. Today we discuss the importance of location. It’s often said that the secret to property is “Location, Location,…
Just over to 30 years ago I began my study of rich and successful people. Of course not all rich people are successful, and not all successful people are rich; but remember I was much younger and more naïve then and wanted it all. I tried to understand why some people were rich while others kept…
