Australians have a national sport that isn’t played on the field: it’s property talk. Whether it’s dissecting the latest market movements or bemoaning the uphill battle to break into the housing market, it’s a hot topic at every backyard BBQ. But as we look ahead to 2024, the fact is that the housing shortage will…
Here’s a selection of great inspirational quotes to start off your week – many from some great thought leaders. Some would even call these life-changing lessons: “Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that’s real power.” -CLINT EASTWOOD- “The past is a great place and…
One of the most common questions I’m asked by beginning investors wanting to fast-track their success is: Knowing what you know now, if you were to start all over again, what would you do differently to speed up the growth of your property investment portfolio? I usually explain that in hindsight I would have spent…
Warren Buffett reigns supreme as the greatest investor in history, with a personal fortune of around US$132 billion. Many years ago I learned that if you want to succeed in business or investing and get rich, it pays to study Buffett. And the great news is Buffett is happy to share his knowledge. Over the…
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Hindsight is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently if you had the opportunity to invest in property 10, 20, or even 40 years ago? Well, I’ve been investing for decades, which gives me the perspective to see patterns in the chaos that many others see…
Owning a property on one of Australia’s best beaches is more affordable than you think. Tourism Australia recently announced its best beaches for 2024, and not a single one comes with a multi-million-dollar price tag like you’d expect. After all, for a property near Sydney’s Manly Beach you could expect to pay around $4.2 million, or…
Albert Einstein is arguably the most famous physicist of all time. But he wasn’t just a brilliant physicist, however. As you’ll see from some of the following quotes, he was also remarkably wise and had incredible insights into society. 1. “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” 2. “Common…
Fear is a powerful emotion that shapes our lives in profound ways, often subconsciously. It can serve as a protective mechanism, alerting us to danger, but too often, it becomes a barrier, preventing us from reaching our full potential. So as I look into the ten most common fears that can hold people back in…
Have you ever wondered why the world any normal, sane person would set aside 5 days and pay so much money to join us at Wealth Retreat 2024? And why a large number of them would pay to come back again and again? Well if you were wondering, you’re in good company. You see… many…
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A tenth of the year is already behind us, and as a person who’s interested in the property market, you’re probably wondering what’s coming over the remainder of the year. My guest today is Dr. Nicola Powel, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, and she’ll give you some insights into what’s coming by discussing Domain’s…
