In today’s show, we answer one of the questions on almost every property investor’s mind: “How long does it take for my investment property to cover its costs?” We all know property investment is a long-term game, but it’s easy to get frustrated when you’re pouring money into your investment and not seeing immediate returns….
Who do you ask for property advice? With so many mixed messages and vested interests, who can you really trust? And in today’s property markets, there are very few advisers who have the perspective of having lived through and successfully invested in a number of property cycles and understand how to take advantage of the…
Today is another of our popular question-and-answer shows. It’s the replay of a recent webinar where Ken Raiss, Brett Warren, and I answered a wide range of questions asked by the participants. Today’s show covers strategies and considerations for building a strong property portfolio amidst economic challenges. Whether you’re looking to invest in Melbourne’s promising…
With the prospect of a rate cut looming, many investors and homeowners are eagerly watching how the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will move, and what the potential impact could be on house prices. As we know, interest rates are a key lever in the broader economic environment, and when they shift, so do property…
It’s a long-standing argument, isn’t it? Is it better to invest in regional Australia or in a big capital city? Only this morning I listened to a podcast where one so-called “expert” mentioned a raft of regional towns that outperformed the Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane property market over the last decade, and I’m sure statistically…
It wasn’t long ago that the media was filled with talk of a 40-year high in inflation, soaring interest rates vs. inflation, a potential property market crash, and our economy falling into an inevitable recession. Not to mention Russia’s war with Ukraine and the Middle East crisis causing a spike in energy prices and fuelling…
Today, I want to explore one of my favourite Jim Rohn quotes that I think will hit home for a lot of people. It states, ‘Everyone must choose between two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret’. The American entrepreneur was great at capturing the discipline required for success, and this particular…
Have you ever wondered why it’s easier for people who have money to make more of it? I mean, why is it that the second and the third million are so much easier to earn than the first million? Do you want to know what the biggest difference is between how wealthy people build wealth…
CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) recorded a 0.3% rise in October, the 21st month of growth since the cycle commenced in February last year. The subtle positive movement was supported by the mid-sized capitals, led by Perth with a 1.4% rise over the month, offsetting declines in Darwin (-1.0%), Canberra (-0.3%), Melbourne (- 0.2%)…
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, the intersection of psychology, demographics, and economics is more crucial than ever to understand. Morgan Housel, renowned for his deep reflections on human behaviour and finance, offers insights that can reshape how we think about wealth creation, investing, and the world at large. From understanding the role our personal experiences…