Articles by Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney

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.

If you’re like me who would rather believe the facts and statistics, you’ll know our property market is recovering. In fact, the Australian property market has entered a new cycle, in spite of all the negative news that the media wants us to believe. So as a property investor, what should you do next? Well,…

Stuart Wemyss believes property prices can continue to rise despite high-interest rates and low wage growth, and today, we’ll be diving deeper into this topic. In this episode, we’ll explore income, borrowing capacity, migration, inheritance, and other factors and how they intersect in shaping the property market. Is income linked to property prices? Or is…

I’ve often said that any problem money can solve isn’t a problem – and maybe this is true for business and investment matters. That said, there are still lots of things money can’t buy. You’ll never look back on your life and wish you’d spent more time at work, or reminisce about all the fun…

Bill Gates is the wealthiest man in America and one of the most important, influential personalities in the modern world of computers and technology. He is the co-founder of Microsoft. I would like to share with you some of his quotes: 1. It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the…

I’ve always loved dogs and really enjoy the company of our miniature Schnauzer Lincoln. There is a lot you can learn from animals as Kate Wood explains in a great blog in LifeHack about the 10 valuable lessons she learned from her beloved Pomeranian, Puff. Here’s what she said: 1. Dogs give everybody a chance…

Today Dr Andrew Wilson and I will be addressing all the talk about Australia falling into a recession. We will share the latest immigration statistics which show Australia increased its population by almost half a million people in 2022, and we’ll explain what the latest unemployment figures suggest is ahead for our economy and interest…

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