Taking control of your personal finances and getting rich is simple, but it’s not easy. And that’s not a play on words. It’s simple if you know how, but not easy because of our bad money habits. New York Times columnist, author, and financial planner Carl Richards regularly had his articles published on Property Update. I asked him…
There is an old army expression that cautions us to “Hurry up and Wait”, meaning be prepared to leap into action at the drop of a hat, whilst exercising patience just sitting around and waiting for that moment to come. Only to do the same thing all over again as the cycle of waiting, then…
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Does money really buy happiness? Is there a clear relationship between money and happiness? To shed light on this age-old question, today I have a chat with Mark Creedon, founder of Mastermind Business Accelerator and CEO of the Metropole Group to decipher the enigma of happiness, money, investment and success. Decoding the Money-Happiness Paradox Today’s…
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We often ponder the habits that pave the path to success and wealth. But have you ever considered the habits that do the exact opposite? What are the behaviours and patterns that lead to financial struggles and life dissatisfaction? In this episode, I talk to wealth creation expert Tom Corley to help you avoid the…
It’s been a wild ride for property investors over the past 6 years – from a cutoff of interest-only loans to threats of a negative gearing ban, to aggressive interest rate hikes, high property prices… and now, a spotlight on Australia’s rental laws. Ultra-low vacancy rates, high rent prices, strong demand, and a rising population…
We are at the beginning of a new property cycle. In the past, this stage of the property cycle was the time when lifetime wealth was created by a small group of investors. But if history repeats itself, and most likely will, most property investors won’t develop the financial freedom they are looking for. Why…
When it comes to property investment you’ll often hear two conflicting philosophies advocated. Some suggest you should invest in property to achieve positive cash flow – that’s when rental returns are higher than your mortgage repayments and expenses leaving money in your pocket each month. Others suggest you should invest for capital growth looking for…
![[Podcast] The Property Investor’s Checklist with Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Podcast_image-property_investing-with_Brett_Warren-270x200.jpg)
Imagine you’re standing on the doorstep of your next potential investment. The façade looks great, and the price seems right, but what’s lurking beneath? What questions should you be asking to ensure this property doesn’t just look good, but will also deliver the returns you’re after? Whether it’s your first investment or your fiftieth, the…
Australia is at the precipice of a monumental shift in property ownership, thanks in large part to an aging population. The Baby Boomer generation is aging, and with that will come a massive transfer of wealth. Bernard Salt recently wrote an insightful column in The Australian – “Get ready for Australia’s great home inheritance avalanche,”…
The “Rich” and “Poor” share very different beliefs, According to a 5-year study by best-selling American author Tom Corley, our subconscious makes up 5/6ths of our brain and responds to our beliefs. Like software code, our beliefs direct our subconscious to manifest that which we think about and believe in. If we believe, without any…
