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It’s the time of the year when many of us are looking back at 2023 to see what’s ahead for our housing markets in 2024. I was recently interviewed by Aaron Christie-David of Atelier Wealth for his Australian Property Investment Podcast. We had such a great discussion I asked Aaron if I could replay this…
If you’ve been following my blogs you’ll know I believe true wealth has nothing to do with how many properties you own or how much money you have – it’s what you’re left with after you take all that away – your family, your friends, your health, your spirituality your contribution to society. But…
Want to know which are the world’s most expensive cities? Well…the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has recently published its Worldwide Cost of Living Index for 2023. And believe it or not, there was no Australian city near the top of the list. Singapore and Zurich jointly top the ranking as the most expensive cities in the…
Over the 5 decades I have been involved in real estate I have had the privilege of working with many successful property investors. In that time I have seen some who I thought smarter than I fall by the wayside when their decisions proved to be wrong and I have carefully observed those who have…
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We all belong to one – a demographic tribe, that is. In fact, Australia is one big country of many tribes. If you don’t belong to the one, you don’t survive. Some are easy to find: it might be your footy team or where you work, the way you vote, or the way you dress….
It seems we have become a nation of “experts.” Just check your inbox or turn on the television and there they are. Experts on politics who have never run a business, let alone a country. Experts on football, even though they couldn’t run from one side of the field to the other. Experts on celebrities…
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Are you looking at getting investment advice this year? How do you know who to ask? How do you know who to choose how to choose a property advisor, how do you know how to choose a buyers’ agent? These are some of the questions we answer in today’s Q&A episode the first in the…
We’re at the beginning of a new year, a time when many people start thinking about how to make this a great year. Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change. The recurring themes each year include a more active approach to health and fitness, improved finances, and learning…
Happy New Year – 2024 promises to be a fantastic year. 2023 delivered more than the usual number of challenges but looking back over the year I am happy, and grateful and have developed the “useful belief” that 2023 was one of the best years of my life. Finding a “useful belief” is a concept…
Why not start your New Year with a little fun? Here are some rhetorical questions you may like to ponder: If it’s true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for? How come no one ever says, “It’s only a game” when their team is winning? If a pig…
