For decades, owning a home has been the cornerstone of the great Australian dream. It has symbolised not just financial security, but also stability, belonging, and a pathway to wealth creation. But that dream is slipping away for many Australians. In 1996, nearly three-quarters of Australian households owned their own home. By the 2021 Census,…
I hate to repeat what everyone else is saying, but clearly, we are living in challenging times. Despite all the bad news in the media, with economic problems, geopolitical problems, and cost-of-living pressures, there is also good news out there if you look for it. But there’s no doubt there are still many challenges ahead…
A recent report has claimed that Australia is drifting towards becoming a “homeowners’ welfare state.” It’s a provocative headline, but is it really the full story? Yes, it’s true that tax settings and government policies have long favoured homeownership, but rather than seeing this as a handout, we should recognise it as a deliberate choice…
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Today, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss a topic that’s at the heart of the “Great Australian Dream”: homeownership. For over a century, owning your own home was not just a rite of passage—it was an expectation. But that dream is slipping further out of reach for millions of Australians, particularly younger generations. We discuss the…
Will today’s younger generations end up wealthier, happier, and more secure than their parents? That used to be a no-brainer. For much of Australia’s modern history, each generation climbed the economic ladder higher than the one before it. More education, better jobs, bigger homes, longer lives. But that narrative is now being questioned, especially by…
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If you’ve ever tried running a business—or even building a property portfolio—with your partner, you’ll know it can be both incredibly rewarding and, at times, incredibly stressful. The kitchen table becomes a boardroom, the bedroom becomes an office, and before you know it, every day feels like Groundhog Day. But it doesn’t have to be…
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…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate in…
Many investors I know got started by reading one of Robert Kiyosaki’s books. I know I learned a lot from him. While his property investment concepts don’t necessarily translate well to Australia, there are many other financial lessons I learned from him years ago. I also enjoy reading Kiyosaki’s quotes. Here are some of my…
Want to know what’s really happening with property prices right now? Every month, investors, homeowners, and would-be buyers turn to the latest median property price data, hoping to make sense of what’s happening in our housing markets. And while the numbers give us important clues, they don’t tell the full story. Australia’s property markets are…
