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Today Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore why young Australians are increasingly delaying their dreams of homeownership. We’ve all heard about skyrocketing property prices and the challenges of securing a mortgage but, as you’ll hear, there’s more to the story than just affordability. Sure, property prices present a significant barrier, but we also examine lifestyle changes,…
Property investors and homeowners around Australia are eagerly waiting for the day when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decides to lower interest rates again, in the hope that lower rates will go some way to ease the burden of higher mortgage repayments and strained affordability. With the official interest rate paused throughout 2024, holding…
It seems everybody I bump into has an opinion on our property markets. They’re reading all the news, and while some believe our property markets are going to perform well moving forward, there are still many property pessimists who believe high inflation and interest rates and affordability challenges will lead to a housing market collapse….
![Coffee etiquette around the world [infographic]](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/10411006_l-270x200.jpg)
If you’re like me you enjoy your coffee. But did you know that coffee, one of the most popular beverages, is called, prepared, served and consumed differently around the world? Many countries in the world have coffee intertwined with their tradition and culture. Coffee consumption is almost always associated with social interaction, and every country…
Millennials, born between 1982 and 1999, are the most scrutinised generation in recent history, often misunderstood and unfairly labelled as entitled or lazy. In reality, Millennials have grown up in a world of unprecedented technological change, economic shifts, and evolving social norms, all of which have shaped their values, behaviours, and aspirations. As Australia’s largest…
![[PODCAST] The Myth of ‘Easy’ Property Wealth – What Investors Need to Know, with Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MY-podcast-515-Traits_of_successful_investors-Brett_Warren-270x200.jpg)
In this episode of Michael Yardney Podcast I’m joined by Brett Warren to challenge a common belief many beginning property investors hold: that those who bought into the market 20 years ago had it easy. It’s a complaint I hear often—‘If only I had bought back then, property was so affordable.’ But what if we…
![[PODCAST] 4 lessons about the property cycle all property investors must understand](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MY-podcast-620-property_investment_lessons_learned-270x200.jpg)
Our real estate markets have surprised many on the upside this year– especially considering high interest rate environment, but what lies ahead for our real estate markets now? That’s what we discuss in today’s show Looking back at how previous property cycles played out, I delved back into my memory to see what lessons I…
Over the last few years two friends, both “high performing” salespeople, who expressed a burning desire to succeed in life and in their careers, quit their jobs. Things got too tough and they gave up. Couldn’t hack it anymore! I’ve seen much the same happen to property investors when the economy or the markets put…
Yes, it’s Monday morning again – the beginning of another week. We all know money isn’t the most important thing in the world, but without it, life sure is that little bit harder. So here are 10 smart sayings about money to inspire you: 1. When everyone rushes to one side of the boat, head…
While property investing may be simple, it’s not easy and that’s not a play on words, because many investors end up paying a huge “learning fee” or “Stupid Tax” as I like to call it. A fee that they didn’t expect to pay. That’s because choosing the right investment property comes down to much more…
