How do I invest? What approaches do I use and which strategies do I use? Those questions were recently put to me by a journalist wanting to write a feature article. He also asked what’s been the “secret” to my success in building a very substantial property portfolio and having succeeded through multiple property cycles. So…
One of the reasons I’ve always been attracted to property is that it’s an imperfect market. And I mean that in the best possible way. When I look at investments, I’m drawn to asset classes where knowledge, strategy, relationships, patience and negotiation can give me an edge. That’s why property appeals to me. It gives…
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What if the greatest financial risk facing you isn’t the next property downturn, another interest rate rise or even a recession, but the possibility that you live much longer than your money does? Many Australians approaching retirement are planning around a model that belongs to another generation. They assume they’ll stop working somewhere around 65…
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What if rising property values are making Australians wealthier on paper, while leaving many of us feeling less secure, more stressed and less satisfied with life? Australia is a prosperous country, and millions of homeowners have built substantial wealth through property. Yet measures of happiness have remained flat or declined, while younger Australians increasingly feel…
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…
You’ve probably heard the word gentrification thrown around – usually with a bit of controversy attached. But if you’re a property investor, it’s not just a social trend… it’s a wealth accelerator hiding in plain sight. Because when a suburb starts changing – the cafes arrive, the streetscape improves, the demographics shift – property values…
Reaching your goals starts with you – you’re willing to believe and give it your all. Some of the greatest and most inspirational people throughout history reached their goals, against all the odds. Their words of wisdom are a reminder that nothing is impossible. Get inspired to reach your goal with their inspirational quotes: “If…
What are the big rocks in your life? Put simply, your big rocks are your priorities. They are the tasks, projects or goals you absolutely must accomplish. If you’re like most people you’re likely to be very busy, but how productive are you? While successful people always find a way to keep a focus on…
Australia’s housing shortage is usually blamed on population growth, sluggish construction, planning delays, labour shortages and the rising cost of building new homes. All of these factors matter, but another powerful force is sitting quietly in the background. Australia has around 4.5 million baby boomers, aged between 62 and 80, and many remain in the…
Are you a coffee lover? I remember taking a trip to Brazil and on one of the tours we took a drive through the coffee plantation, the tour guide said ‘this is where espresso originated’. Little did he know that on the tour was a couple from Italy, who had a few words of argument…
