![[Podcast] Demographics suggest that there’s going to be a skills drought, with Simon Kuestenmacher](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Podcast-cover-part-6-270x200.jpg)
If there was a baby boom in the 1950s then there must be a baby bust in the 2020s as Boomers exit the workforce. No, it’s not that the Baby Boomers are expected to die in droves in the coming decade, it’s that they’re right now exiting the workforce at a faster rate than Millennials…
What if I told you there’s a book that’s been on the best-seller list for close to 2,000 years? It’s been translated into virtually every language, read by everyone from politicians to sportspeople and CEOs, and holds every bit of relevance today as it did when it was first written around 2,000 years ago. It’s…
![[Podcast] Do you understand the 5 levels of investing?](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MY-podcast-363-270x200.jpg)
In today’s show, I want to discuss with you the five levels of investing, a framework that I have created to help you understand where you are on your journey and to help you make sure you reach the top level as a successful investor. Then I’m going to share some interesting information with you…
![[Podcast] 2 investing veterans share their tips to manage uncertain economic times, with Louise Bedford](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MY-podcast-383-How-long-will-this-downturn-last_03-270x200.jpg)
We live in uncertain times, creating a lot of anxiety for investors. So, in today’s podcast, which is one I recorded together with my good friend and share trading expert Louise Bedford, we talk about how to manage uncertainty. It’s a little longer than normal – almost 50 minutes – but during our chat, Louise…
Is it time to lock in some or all of your loans into fixed rates? Or is it too late? Interest rates were at historic lows and clearly are on the way up now. The Reserve Bank has made it clear they’re going to increase the official cash rate a few more times till they…
Australia is home to some of the hottest real estate available. And the global coronavirus pandemic and consequential economic recession are doing nothing to dampen spirits, and prices, in some of our most expensive areas. Instead, Australia’s prestige property market is flourishing, with some suburbs even recording significant price growth in the past year. Data…
![[Podcast] How long will this property downturn last | The Big Picture Podcast with Pete Wargent](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MY-podcast-385-The-macro-economic-context-02-270x200.jpg)
Despite all the negative news in the media warning us of the worst property correction on record, my guest today Pete Wargent recently wrote a piece giving good reasons why our housing market downturn could be short-lived. Since Australia’s economy and our property markets don’t operate in isolation, each month, I take time out to…
While none of us knows how long we’re going to live, believe it or not, the suburb you live where you live could make a big difference. Of course, we all know that life expectancy is influenced by things like lifestyle, genetics, and gender, but now new research shows that even your postcode can affect…
![[Podcast] A bleak outlook for renters is good news for investors with Dr. Andrew Wilson](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MY-podcast-387-experiencing-a-rental-crisis_01-270x200.jpg)
Australia’s property markets have experienced unprecedented demand over the last couple of years, despite tourists not coming from overseas, despite visa holders not coming, visa holders not coming, students not being here, and the borders being closed. And now despite the market cooling, rising costs and supply shortages are causing one of the worst housing…
![[Podcast] A leading economist's thoughts on those forecasts of a property market collapse, with Dr. Andrew Wilson](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MY-podcast-388-270x200.jpg)
We seem to have a new national obsession. It’s even bigger than worrying about who’s going to win football at the weekend. It’s called “Which way are house prices heading next?”. According to our big banks, Australians must brace for the worst housing correction on record as rising interest rates will strangle the property market….
