There was a time when millennials were accused of killing the Great Australian Dream. They were too busy sipping flat whites, travelling to Bali, and Instagramming their brunch to care about backyards or barbecues. But as it turns out, the dream wasn’t dead, it was simply on hold. Now, as this generation enters their 30s…
![[PODCAST] Taxed on Money You Never Made? Why This Super Change Should Scare Every Investor – With Ken Raiss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MY-podcast-681-About_tax-Ken_Raiss-270x200.jpg)
Today, I want to talk about something that’s really flying under the radar—but it shouldn’t be. Imagine being taxed on money you haven’t actually earned. Not on rent you’ve received, not on a capital gain you’ve banked, but just on the increase in value of an asset you still hold. Sounds crazy, right? Well, that’s…
![[PODCAST] Why More Property Investors Are Getting into Small Developments – Greg Hankinson](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MY-podcast-682-Get_started-property_development-GHankinson-270x200.jpg)
Have you ever wondered if property development could be your next big wealth accelerator? You’ve probably heard the success stories – investors who’ve turned modest sites into multimillion-dollar assets by building just two townhouses. But what you don’t often hear about are the sleepless nights, the missteps, the cost overruns, the unexpected council headaches, or…
Warren Edward Buffett is an investment guru and one of the richest and most respected businessmen in the world. Here are some of his quotes: 1. If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die. 2. Look for 3 things in a person. Intelligence, Energy, &…
Are you looking for financial freedom through property? Are you keen to build a substantial property portfolio? Well…statistics show that most property investors stop at just one investment property. In fact, the latest ATO data shows that 71.5% of investors only own one property, and that drops dramatically to 18% owning 2 properties and just…
With inflation now under control and interest rates likely to drop another two through or even four times over the next year, Australia’s real estate markets are moving into the next phase of the property cycle, and strategic investors are asking, “What’s the right type of investment for this stage of the cycle?” One thing…
There’s a simple analogy I’ve often used to explain the current state of Australia’s housing crisis: Imagine inviting half a million people to a party… and forgetting to organise more food, drinks, chairs, or even enough bathrooms. That’s precisely what we’re doing as a nation: turning up the migration tap without planning for where all…
Want to know what’s happening to the housing markets around Australia? Well… this monthly collection of charts from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) paints an interesting picture. After moving through the most diverse conditions since 2007, growth rates across Australia’s capital cities have tightened to the narrowest range in over 4 years, according to Cotality’s latest data….
Warren Buffett is retiring – but his investment strategy probably won’t work for you. Sure, he’s the Oracle of Omaha – the patron saint of value investing. The man who turned a struggling textile mill into a $900+ billion behemoth. Warren Buffett isn’t just a legend—he’s a category of one. And now, after decades of…
![[PODCAST] Weathering the Storms: The Property Investor’s Secret Weapon, with Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MY-podcast-676-Brett_Warren-270x200.jpg)
Imagine this… You’ve got a strong property portfolio, you’re working hard, and the market is looking good. Then – boom – life throws you a curveball. Maybe it’s a job loss, a health issue, or a tenant stops paying rent for months. What now? Most investors panic. But the savvy ones? They just lean on…
