Labour’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), which plans to build 30,000 new social and affordable rental properties in the next 5 years, is yet another government scheme that falls short of any real solution to Australia’s rental crisis. Once established, the government expects that the fund will generate returns which will then be…
It’s taken 200 years for Australia to reach the size we know today. Will we double that in just 60 years? It’s hard to imagine, but in this podcast episode, demographic expert Simon Kuenstenmacher explores Australia’s possible population doubling in the next six decades and the impact on cities and property demand. In our chat…
If you want to become a successful property investor you really need to understand the five levels of investing which is a model I’ve created to explain the progression most investors take in their path to developing financial freedom. Just to make things clear…this has nothing to do with your level of income. I’ve seen…
While many Australians are keen to invest in property to secure their financial future, the statistics clearly show that most investors fail to achieve their goals. That may be because of the many market myths and misconceptions that mislead even seasoned investors. In today’s show Brett Warren, the National Director of Metropole Property Strategists, and…
Believe it or not…being wealthy is a choice. I’m not sure when I first really understood this, but when I got” it, it made a big difference to me. I probably read it first in a Robert Kiyosaki book. However, I do remember thinking – “That can’t be true. It’s not that simple. You can’t…
Location, location, location! I’m sure you’ve heard about the importance of location. In fact, you’ve probably heard me say that the location of your property will do around 80% of the heavy lifting of its capital growth. During the recent property boom, any and every property sold, but we’re now seeing a flight to quality…
You’ve heard the story about the goose that laid the golden eggs, haven’t you? I believe it was an Aesop’s fable. Well, imagine that you can go to a store and say: “I’d like to buy a goose that lays an egg please. One that will pay me a 10% return on its purchase price.”…
Here are a dozen powerful quotes from highly successful people to give your productivity a kick-start this week. Please add your favourite quote in the comments section below: 1. “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – Francis Of Assisi 3. “Obstacles are those frightful things…
If you’re looking to get into property or move up to the next rung of the property ladder, here are some words of advice. Property investment is simple, but not easy, and that’s not a play on words. It’s not something you should enter into lightly, but for some reason, that’s what a lot of…
We often hear that “mindset is everything,” but how many of us genuinely heed this wisdom? We let our thoughts wander aimlessly—sometimes in hopeful directions, but often into the abyss of fear, anger, or resentment. The truth? What you think about most is what you’ll attract into your life. Yes, that’s right – the Law…
