Articles by Michael Yardney

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Michael is the founder of Metropole Property Strategists who help their clients grow, protect and pass on their wealth through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He's once again been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser and one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders. His opinions are regularly featured in the media.

How did Michael Yardney get started in property investment?

How did Michael Yardney get started in property investment?

Michael Yardney began his property investment journey over 50 years ago in the early 1970’s with a single, modest property costing $18,000 which he bought in partnership with his parents. They each put down a $1,000 deposit and took a $16,000 loan over 20 years. Over time, he learned the ropes, made mistakes, and gradually built a multi-million-dollar property portfolio. His hands-on experience, combined with ongoing education and a passion for wealth creation, allowed him to gain invaluable insights into the property market, which he now shares with others through his books, podcasts, and the work he does with clients at Metropole.

What is Michael Yardney's net worth?

While Michael Yardney’s exact net worth isn’t publicly disclosed, he has built a substantial multi-million-dollar property portfolio which includes residential and commercial property over his five decades of investing. As a trusted and highly respected property expert, he is recognised as one of Australia's most successful and wealthiest property investors, and he continues to build wealth through strategic investments, business ventures, and educational initiatives.

What is Michael Yardney’s opinion on investing in different types of properties, like residential, commercial, or off-the-plan?

Michael Yardney believes that while residential properties are the most suitable for most investors due to their stability and capital growth potential, commercial properties can offer good cash flow once an investor has a substantial asset base. He advises caution with off-the-plan properties due to their higher risk, potential for delays, and market fluctuations. His preference is always for well-located, established properties in areas with proven growth.

What is Michael Yardney's investment philosophy?

Michael Yardney's investment philosophy is centered around long-term, strategic property investing, focusing on high-growth, investment-grade properties in established locations. He believes in building a diversified portfolio that generates both capital growth and cash flow, using leverage wisely and taking advantage of the property cycles. Michael emphasises the importance of viewing property investment as a business and making data-driven, emotion-free decisions.

There’s never been more property data available to investors than there is today. You can jump online and within minutes see median prices, growth rates, suburb rankings, sales histories, heat maps, demand scores and predictive analytics. It all looks impressive. It all looks scientific. But here’s the uncomfortable question… What if most investors are using…

Right now, Sydney and Melbourne look like the laggards of Australia’s property market. Prices are soft, consumer confidence is at record lows, and most of the headlines are celebrating Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But if you’ve been around property long enough, you know that today’s underperformer is often tomorrow’s leader. That’s exactly what the latest…

Most property investors think finance is just about getting a loan approved. But in today’s environment, that thinking can quietly cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars… or worse, stop you from growing your portfolio altogether. Because the rules have changed. Lending policies are tighter, serviceability is harder, and one wrong move can lock you…

What if I told you the next 20 years will pass much faster than you think? And when they do, you’ll either be financially free or still wondering why others got there and you didn’t. The truth is that time is the most valuable, non-renewable asset we have. Yet too many Australians waste it reacting…

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