Have you wondered how many years it takes for house prices to double? You will often hear it said that property values double every 7 to 10 years, but that’s not actually correct. There are markets within markets, and some outperform others. Then, there are periods in all various housing markets when property values remain…
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So today, before we dive into the latest data and trends, I unpack what this election result could mean for property investors, homebuyers, and renters across the country, and what the likely implications are for inflation, interest rates, and affordability? And to help make sense of it all, I’m joined by, Dr. Andrew Wilson Chief…
Success leaves clues, and over my 50 years in the property investment game, I’ve noticed some patterns. Whether you’re climbing the ladder in real estate or just trying to create a more financially secure future, there are key lessons that successful people live by. They’re not complicated, but they are powerful. Let’s dive into five…
What is standing between you and property investing success? It could be YOU! Maybe you’re too biased to be a successful property investor. What do I mean by that? Well…did you know that as property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy? It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we…
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In today’s podcast, Aaron Christie-David and I delve into the intricacies of successful property investment, emphasising the importance of mindset, financial education, and strategic planning. We discuss the current property cycle, the role of strategic mortgage brokers, and how to improve your borrowing capacity while managing your cash flow. Takeaways The property market is entering…
Fact is: most Australians never build real wealth through property. Most investors think building wealth through property is about buying “a few investment properties.” It’s not. It’s about building a system. And despite what some naysayers will tell you, building a property portfolio that delivers genuine financial freedom is absolutely achievable in Australia today. However, 92%…
Australia is in the grip of a housing crisis — and if you’re hoping our new government will be the solution, I hate to break it to you… They might just make things worse. While Labor’s fresh election win was met with plenty of optimism, especially around their promise to tackle housing affordability, when you…
Australia is undergoing rapid population growth but the way we’re planning for it (or rather, not planning for it) is setting us up for failure. We’re adding hundreds of thousands of new residents every year, mostly through migration. But our governments are still managing housing, infrastructure, and population growth in separate silos. There’s no overarching…
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Welcome to another episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast. Now let me ask you… have you felt like the sky is falling lately? Between confusion about interest rates, scary headlines, rollercoaster stock prices and continued uncertainty in the property markets, it’s no wonder so many investors are feeling rattled right now. But here’s the thing—this…
You’ve probably noticed the headlines predicting doom and gloom — again. Recession whispers are growing louder, with interest rate falls, global uncertainty, and consumer stress dominating the news. But are we really headed for a recession here in Australia? According to Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP, the answer is a reassuring no. And I…
