Welcome to another monthly Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney podcast. Each month, I get together with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent, who brings decades of perspective to his views. In this episode, we explore a range of topics from inflation and government spending to property investment strategies and market trends. The Reserve Bank…
I am a big fan of habits. Good ones that is. Of course, not all habits are productive ones. Some are bad for us, they stop us from succeeding, and they reinforce negative patterns that we’ve picked up from parents, friends or colleagues. No one is perfect, but I’ve found that the most successful people…
In today’s show, I chat with Ross Elliot, a prominent voice in the property market and urban development. Ross recently penned a thought-provoking article titled “The Housing Fix We Actually Can Do,” where he delves into the impact of taxes on property affordability and offers practical solutions to this pressing issue. We’ll discuss the current…
I began my study of rich and successful people well over 40 years ago 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…
Are you a coffee or tea lover? If you’re looking for an excuse to drink more coffee or tea this infographic from LifeHack may make you feel less guilty. It worked for me:
Australia is often seen as a land of opportunity, a place where hard work and determination can pave the way for a better life. But what if we suddenly closed our doors to newcomers? As we face a housing crisis, an aging population, and growing political pressure, some have begun to question whether Australia should…
Why do the rich keep getting richer? What do successful people do differently? Being rich has little to do with the money itself. Instead, it had a lot to do with how you think about money. So if you want to become rich, one of the first steps is to know how the wealthy think…
In today’s show, we discuss Domain’s latest Profit and Loss Report with Dr. Nicola Powell, the Chief of Research and Economics at Domain. In this detailed look at the current state of the property market across the country, we explore the key findings from the report, dive into regional disparities, and discuss the impact of…
The Australian economy has been a topic of intense scrutiny in recent times, particularly around the challenges the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) faces in taming inflation. While inflation typically involves complex interactions between supply, demand, and monetary policies, recent data suggests that government spending and job creation in the public sector are adding fuel…
Today we’re going to tackle one of the most critical decisions every property investor faces: where to buy. It’s often said that the three most important factors in property investment are location, location, and location—but what does that really mean? Not every suburb or street will deliver the kind of growth and returns you’re hoping…