The age-old question of whether money can buy happiness has been hotly debated by philosophers, economists, and social scientists for decades. However, a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that, for most people in the United States, the answer is yes. Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist and…
![[Podcast] Australia’s booming population growth: navigating the challenges and opportunities, with Simon Kuestenmacher](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Australias-booming-population-growth-270x200.jpg)
The future is annoyingly hard to predict, but by combining demographics and other big-picture trends our regular guest on this podcast, demographer Simon Kuestenmacher can at least give his predictions a strong, data-driven foundation. In today’s show, I chat with Simon about the substantial population growth Australia is going to enjoy and the opportunities and…
OK…It’s easy to get offended by others and then build up anger and resentment. We have to forgive others and carry on with our life, so here are 15 quotes to start your week on the right note: 1. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only…
In the world of property investment, success is often determined by a few crucial decisions. Yet, a staggering 90% of investors consistently overlook two vital factors, leaving them vulnerable to pitfalls and missed opportunities. In my experience, the two big things most property investors fail to do are: Formulate property investment strategy that can stand…
![[Podcast] Is buying property really harder today than it was decades ago? With Stuart Wemyss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Is-buying-property-really-harder-today-than-it-was-decades-ago-270x200.jpg)
Homeownership is looking further out of reach for anyone without family wealth, as over the last few years property prices kept growing and wages fail to keep up. Is it really harder to get into the property market today than it was a number of decades ago? That’s what I discuss today with independent financial…
Warren Buffett is a far better investor today than he was 50 years ago. It’s been said that the secret to Buffett’s success is that he continuously learns. So here are 17 Warren Buffet quotes you can learn from: 1. “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to…
There are two types of people in the world: Those who hate the success of others Those who let the successes of others fuel them toward their own greatness. Most people fall into the first group. It’s why we have “tall poppy syndrome.” Here’s my free tip for you: Be in the second group. That’s the…
![[Podcast] The Real Estate Rip-Off: Is our Housing Market a Ponzi Scheme?](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Real-Estate-Rip-Off-270x200.jpg)
Today we’ll be discussing whether residential real estate in Australia is a Ponzi scheme or not. For many years, there has been a debate about the sustainability of the Australian property market and whether it is a Ponzi scheme waiting to collapse. Some commentators have argued that rising house prices are being driven by speculation…
Australia is heading towards a severe housing crisis, with a projected shortage of 106,000 homes by 2027. This dire situation arises from high-interest rates, surging immigration, and community resistance to new developments. Despite a recent 0.6% increase in dwelling values in March, the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) warns that cities like Brisbane…
![[Podcast] Red Flags to Watch Out for When Choosing a Buyer’s Agent with Veronica Morgan](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Veronica-Morgan-270x200.jpg)
In today’s show, we’re going to discuss one of the biggest challenges faced by property buyers today: how to choose a good property buyer’s agent when there are so many enthusiastic amateurs out there. I’m going to be chatting with Veronica Morgan, an experienced buyer’s agent and buyer’s agent mentor about why having an experienced…
