How long does it take for property values to double? After all, capital growth is one of the main reasons people invest in residential real estate. But it’s not that simple. The problem here is that naive investors believe this myth and buy any old property thinking it will double in value in a decade…
There are a number of definitions of wealth. True wealth is not how many properties you own or how much money you have, but what you are left with when they take all your money away — your health, your family, your friends, your spirituality, and your contribution to society. Yet another definition of wealth is…
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Renovating a property can be a great way to create value and drive capital growth, but it’s not as simple as many people think. In today’s market, where property values are not expected to grow strongly for some time, many investors are turning to renovations as a way to manufacture capital growth. However, there are…
![[Podcast] Securing financial freedom in uncertain times – Strategies for Success Part 2 With Ken Raiss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MY-podcast-439Ken-Raiss-07-270x200.jpg)
In a world of economic uncertainty, it’s easy to feel like achieving financial freedom is impossible. In today’s show, Ken Raiss and I answer a number of your questions about how, despite all the unknowns ahead, property investors can achieve the end game of financial independence. You’ll hear that although the journey may not be…
We’re well into the holiday season and it’s a time when people reflect on the year gone by and how they can make next year the best year of their lives. If you want to make the coming year the best year of your life, I believe you need to build the foundations of success…
If you’ve been following my blogs by now you know I like to share some motivational quotes with you each Monday morning. Here are some great ones from successful business people, entrepreneurs and investors to get you through the week… 1. “Life’s problems wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there wasn’t a way to get over…
![[Podcast] Securing financial freedom in uncertain times with Ken Raiss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MY-podcast-431-Ken-Raiss-06-270x200.jpg)
In a world of economic uncertainty, it’s easy to feel like achieving financial freedom is impossible. In today’s show, Ken Raiss and I answer a number of your questions about how, despite all the unknowns ahead, property investors can achieve the end game of financial independence. You’ll hear that although the journey may not be…
![[Podcast] February 2023 Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/February-2023-Big-Picture-Podcast-with-Pete-Wargent-270x200.jpg)
Predicting the future of the property markets is a challenging task, especially when there are so many mixed messages and conflicting information available. So welcome to this month’s Big Picture podcast where Pete Wargent and I explore the macroeconomic factors that are currently impacting the Australian property markets. As usual, we’ll cover everything from interest…
What effects does caffeine really have on you? Well…I was sitting at the computer doing my early morning reading with my first cup of coffee (one of my daily habits) and came across a massive project which summarised more than 250 research studies on how caffeine impacts our mental and physical performance. After reading through…
![[Podcast] How do you choose a property advisor, with Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/How-do-you-choose-a-property-advisor-270x200.jpg)
There are so many property “advisors” and buyers’ agents out there, how do I know which ones to trust? We’ll cover this question in today’s Q&A podcast with Brett Warren, national director at Metropole. Whether you are just starting out and looking for guidance, or you have been investing for a while and want to…
