![[PODCAST] The Habits of Australia’s Wealthiest Investors – Are You Missing Out? With Sarah Megginson](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MY-podcast-638_Wealth_Report-Sarah_Megginson-270x200.jpg)
If you’ve ever wondered how to make smarter money moves, whether property is still the best way to grow wealth, or how to set yourself up for financial freedom, today’s show is for you. Sarah Megginson, personal finance expert and Head of Editorial at Finder.com.au and I unpack the Finder Wealth Builder Report, which is…
![[PODCAST] What You Need to Know About the Property Market Before 2025 Really Hits with Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MY-podcast-Property_money_wealth-BW-270x200.jpg)
Today Brett Warren and I look at the key trends and challenges our property markets experienced in 2024 and share our outlook for 2025. We reflect on the unexpected resilience of the market despite rising interest rates, the influence of government policies on property investors, and the importance of demographic shifts. Takeaways The property market…
There’s an easy way to save the government up to $20 billion annually. Just slug greedy, rich property investors by reforming negative gearing and capital gains tax and it won’t increase rents for tenants or hurt mum and dad investors a bit. Really?? Nothing new about this…negative gearing has been a hot topic in Australia…
Think you know Australia? Think again! Beyond the stunning coastlines and bustling city life lies a land brimming with intriguing economic quirks, surprising demographic trends, and a property market that can turn heads around the globe. So, for Australia Day, let’s look at 12 fun facts that reveal the hidden dimensions of Australia’s wealth, housing,…
Have you ever noticed how good we are at doing what doesn’t work? For some (OK, for me), it’s with our diet. For others, it’s relationships. For many Australians, it’s how they handle their finances. It’s interesting how otherwise intelligent people behave so foolishly and keep on doing what hasn’t worked for years. It’s like…
What’s ahead for 2025? As 2025 begins, it’s clear that demographic shifts are going to create ripples that will impact our housing markets, the workforce, Australia’s infrastructure, and even how we define affordability in our cities. These trends aren’t just interesting statistics. They are the foundation upon which investment strategies, business decisions, and government policies…
![[PODCAST] Property Forecasts, State by State from Dr. Andrew Wilson](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MY-podcast-648-Predictions_2025-AW52-270x200.jpg)
What’s ahead for property in 2024? In today’s show I chat with Dr. Andrew Wilson who shares his expert analysis, highlighting which cities are poised for growth and which might hit a plateau. Together, we explore the various economic factors likely to influence our housing markets in the year ahead. Takeaways The property market is…
![[PODCAST] Why Building More Apartments Won’t Solve the Housing Affordability Crisis, with Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/623-MY-podcast-623-high-rise_apartments_Brett-Warren-270x200.jpg)
It’s a popular catchphrase among politicians and policymakers: “Build more apartments, and we’ll solve the housing crisis.” It sounds simple—almost too simple. And that’s because it is! The idea that just increasing supply, particularly through apartment construction, will make housing affordable fails to grasp the true complexities of Australia’s housing market. In reality, building more…
What’s ahead for 2025? As we begin 2025, the social, economic, and political landscapes in Australia are poised for significant shifts. While forecasting the future is always fraught with uncertainty, some key demographic and economic trends are emerging that will likely shape the year and in fact, the decade ahead. In this week’s Demographics Decoded…
![[PODCAST] Housing Australia’s Future: Grattan Institute’s Brendan Coates on Policy, Migration, and Affordability](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MY-podcast-629-Property_economics-BC-270x200.jpg)
Today, I discuss Australia’s housing crisis in Australia with Brendan Coates, the Housing and Economic Security Program Director at the Grattan Institute. We explore what’s really driving the housing crisis, the impact of migration and tax policies, and why simply building more homes may not be the silver bullet many think it is. We also…
