You heard me say it before – property investment is a game of finance with some houses thrown in the middle. But the rules of the game are changing in front of our eyes, so today I’d like to explain what’s going on with lending, so you have a better chance of the banks saying…
Property investors and big businesses are furious that are being used as an ATM to foot the bill for the Victorian government’s COVID-19 debt, as part of a 10-year fiscal repair plan unveiled in the 2023-24 Victorian Budget The budget treasurer Pallas handed down includes a COVID-19 debt levy that rakes in $8.6 billion in…
If you’re a tenant in the market for accommodation, good luck finding something to rent. And if you’re a home buyer or investor, by now you’d realise the market is on the move again. Today I chat with Dr Andrew Wilson, Australia’s leading housing economist and we discuss his thoughts about the Federal Budget and…
Money takes away your problems, or so the saying goes. But what does that really mean? Can money really solve all of our problems? While it’s true that money can’t buy us happiness, it can certainly make life a lot easier. With enough money, we can pay someone else to take care of our problems…
Success, as with most things, starts with attitude. When you’re struggling, a small burst of inspiration can make a huge difference. Here are 20 quotes about success to inspire you to keep pushing forward and achieve your dreams. The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and then…
We live in an interesting world, don’t we? Particularly if you’re an investor. Every time the world’s economic woes seem to have sorted themselves out, or we think Australia’s economy is on the move again or we feel Australia’s property markets seem to be steaming along nicely, a new set of challenges pop up for…
While you’ve probably heard me suggest you should treat your property investments like a business, in today’s podcast I’m going to explain to you the different property investment games people are playing, and how you must beware of taking advice from the people playing a different game than you are. What do I mean by…
While we usually spend a lot of time talking about property in the Michael Yardney Podcast, we also talk about success and money because these are all interrelated. Today we’re going to explore the habits that drive exceptional individuals forward with Tom Corley, my co-author of our internationally best-selling book Rich Habits Poor Habits. And…
The late Jim Rohn was a gifted storyteller with dynamic delivery and thought-provoking substance. His philosophy was an important influence on me, so here’s another collection of his quotes to infuse your week with some inspiration: 1. If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn’t need the motivation to speed him up. What he needs…
As an investor, it’s crucial to understand the dynamics of property cycles and how they can significantly impact property prices, rental yields, and overall investment returns. Today I’ll be chatting with Brett Warren and at the end of the show I hope you’ll understand the various factors that drive property cycles so you can identify…