Welcome to the Michael Yardney Podcast. In today’s monthly Big Picture episode with Pete Wargent, we’ll be exploring a question on many investors’ minds: Have the Australian property markets bottomed out and are they now on the verge of turning? Today we’ll be diving into the latest data, trends, and economic indicators, while also considering…
The Australian property market has been experiencing a major shift over the past few years, with a significant increase in the number of suburbs where renting a house or apartment is cheaper than buying. According to research by CoreLogic for the Australian Financial Review, this trend has been driven by soaring mortgage costs, which have…
In today’s podcast, we will be discussing some of the things that I wish I had learned earlier in my life that would have helped me to appreciate my life better. Whether you are just starting out in life or looking for ways to improve your current situation, I hope my discussion with Mark Creedon…
Location, Location, Location! In today’s podcast, we’re going to dive deep into the world of property investment and explore the importance of location in achieving long-term success. And more importantly, what makes an investment-grade location? Joining me today is Brett Warren, National Director of Metropole Property Strategists, to share his expertise and insights into what…
Everybody loves chocolate, right? Well, not everybody, at least not to the same degree. According to data from Statista’s Global Consumer Outlook, there’s a huge gulf in chocolate consumption around the world. While the cocoa-based treat is very popular in large parts of Europe and in the United States, many people in Asia prefer other sweets…
Success is a journey, not a destination. Many people have struggled to find success and happiness in their lives, but the key to achieving both lies in the way we think about success. Napoleon Hill, the famous self-help author and motivational speaker, believed that success could be achieved by anyone who follows the principles outlined…
In today’s show, my guest Ross Elliot and I discuss the widening income disparity between Australia’s inner and outer suburbs. In recent years, this issue has become more pronounced, with the income gap between the two areas continuing to grow. In this episode, we will explore the causes and consequences of this trend, and discuss…
There has been a lot of talk about the “fixed interest rate cliff” being one of the biggest potential risks to housing market values and the overall stability of our property markets in 2023. With my guest today, independent financial advisor Stuart Wemyss I plan to explain what the cliff is, some must-know pieces of…
Australia’s population distribution among major cities has shifted significantly over the past 67 years as the economy has adapted to a new era of working and living – fast forward to the future and things will look different again. Bernard Salt, managing director of The Demographics Group, wrote a column for The Australian pulling together…
What does success mean to you? Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals. To help you have another successful week, let’s start it off with 13 inspirational quotes from successful people. You’ll find a common theme amongst them – can you pick it? 1. “Successful people…