What if I told you the single biggest threat or opportunity for your wealth creation journey or your business could be something you never saw coming? In the early 1980s, long before there was a TV show by the same name, economist Dr. Don Stammer taught me to always watch out for the “X Factor.”…
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In today’s Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, Pete Wargent and I discuss a raft of macro factors that will affect how our property markets play out this year, including the implications of the first rate cut by the RBA, our plunging vacancy rates which are only going to make rents rise further,…
Have you ever thought of doing up an old property to on-sell and make a quick profit? Of course, this concept is often taught at property seminars and has recently been popularised by reality television shows like “The Block”. But can you really flip houses for a living? If you’re after a quick buck I’m…
Every day, without even realising it, we’re all enrolled in a masterclass—taught by ourselves, attended by ourselves. The mindset lesson I want to share with you today is: You improve not just at what you practice intentionally but at whatever you do repeatedly.” Fact is: You get better at what you practice. And when we…
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Today, I interview my good friend and business partner – Brett Warren, the National Director of Property at Metropole. Brett is someone who has walked the path so many of the listeners to this show are striving to follow. From starting out as a property investor himself to becoming a trusted buyer’s agent, a sought-after…
Jim Rohn was one of my early personal development mentors. When he passed away in 2009, he left an incredible gift: his encouraging, uplifting messages and inspiring, thought-provoking quotes. 1. “Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge, wish for…
When it comes to property investment in Australia, there’s no shortage of information available about how budding investors can ensure success. And while learning how to invest in property is vital for all newcomers, understanding the pitfalls to avoid should also be a priority from day one. As we have seen over the last few…
The car has long been a symbol of independence, mobility, and status in Australia. As we look ahead, the next decade promises significant changes in how we drive, where we live, and what we drive. What’s fueling these changes? That’s what Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss in this week’s Demographics Decoded podcast, so let’s put…
Are you worried about all the negative media and the threats of a property market stagnation? If so, you’re in good company and probably have many questions. Over the last 25 years, I have answered hundreds of questions left on this website by property investors, but never so many and none so urgent as when…
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In this episode of the MY Podcast, Dr. Andrew Wilson & Brett Warren and I discuss the implications of recent interest rate cuts on the housing market. In a highly anticipated decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years, easing cost of living pressures and…
