Most people spend their lives chasing happiness, reading countless books and blogs about how to find it. But here’s the irony: being unhappy is far easier. In fact, many of us have already mastered it without even realising. Happiness requires awareness, effort, and conscious choices. Unhappiness, on the other hand, thrives on neglect. It sneaks…
Let’s face it, we Aussies love a good whinge. We’ll complain about the cost of living, the price of housing, the traffic, our politicians, and even the weather if we run out of other options. It’s part of our cultural DNA, that casual cynicism that coexists with our dry humour and love of understatement. But…
You’re probably reading this blog because you want to become rich. But how much money do you need? A lot of research has gone into whether money does truly make you happy and it has been found that, in general, humans are never satisfied. We always think that if we had a little bit more…
“What do you want your retirement to look like?” Most people pause when I ask that. Then they give vague answers: I want to travel more” or “spend time with the grandkids.” Nice ideas. But vague answers don’t lead to meaningful action. At Metropole, we’ve learned that the best way to help our clients build…
Ever heard of the 1% rule in property investment? It sounds simple, even seductive. Buy a property where the monthly rent is at least 1% of the purchase price, and you’re set for positive cash flow. In theory, it’s a quick way to separate good investments from bad. While you may come across this a…
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Let’s be honest — if our politicians really wanted housing to be affordable, it would be by now. They’ve had decades to fix it. There have been inquiries, commissions, roundtables, and billions thrown at so-called “affordability schemes.” And yet, what do we have? Record house prices, record rents, and a generation of young Aussies wondering…
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If you’ve been wondering whether Australia’s housing boom still has legs, or if we’ve already hit the peak of this cycle, then today’s episode will give you the clarity you’ve been looking for. Because, according toDr Andrew Wilson, home prices across our capital cities accelerated again in October — marking the strongest monthly growth in…
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…
Move over, smashed avocado and flat whites, there’s a new national obsession taking hold across Australia. And no, it’s not the latest streaming service or tech trend. It’s wellness. Australians are now spending far more on their health, vitality, and wellbeing than on our once-sacred café culture. In fact, over the past six years, Australians…
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Are you in your 20s and just starting out, in your 40s and hitting your peak earning years, or in your 50s and wondering how to secure your financial future? No matter where you are in life, your property investment strategy needs to evolve with you. Too many investors treat property as a one-size-fits-all game…
