We often ponder the habits that pave the path to success and wealth. But have you ever considered the habits that do the exact opposite? What are the behaviours and patterns that lead to financial struggles and life dissatisfaction? In this episode, I talk to wealth creation expert Tom Corley to help you avoid the…
It’s been a wild ride for property investors over the past 6 years – from a cutoff of interest-only loans to threats of a negative gearing ban, to aggressive interest rate hikes, high property prices… and now, a spotlight on Australia’s rental laws. Ultra-low vacancy rates, high rent prices, strong demand, and a rising population…
When it comes to property investment you’ll often hear two conflicting philosophies advocated. Some suggest you should invest in property to achieve positive cash flow – that’s when rental returns are higher than your mortgage repayments and expenses leaving money in your pocket each month. Others suggest you should invest for capital growth looking for…
Imagine you’re standing on the doorstep of your next potential investment. The façade looks great, and the price seems right, but what’s lurking beneath? What questions should you be asking to ensure this property doesn’t just look good, but will also deliver the returns you’re after? Whether it’s your first investment or your fiftieth, the…
The world of finance is ever-changing, and last year – 2022 – was no exception. The latest UBS Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report reveals some shocking statistics about Australian millionaires, and as someone who’s been watching these trends for years, it’s a revealing snapshot of our financial landscape. A Shrinking Pool of Wealth The UBS…
Want to know the big secret of why the rich are rich? Many have studied this topic and written about it. Napoleon Hill wrote about the “16 laws of success” after studying wealthy people for 20 years in his classic book published in 1937, “Think and Grow Rich,” Tom Corley studied the rich and the…
House prices nationwide are poised to surpass previous peaks later this year, with strong migration, tight rental markets and low stock levels reversing the sharp falls of 2022 much sooner and quicker than expected according to Eleanor Creagh, Senior Economist at Proptrack. Creagh paints a picture of a market that not only dodged the major…
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For more than a year the Reserve Bank hiked interest rates to the highest level in decades and there were lots of warnings about an imminent collapse of the Australian housing market. And these warnings came from banks and institutional economists as well as the usual property pessimists! Not many people expected interest rates to…
Airbnb has revolutionised the short-stay industry. Launched in 2008, it now eclipses the world’s biggest hotel chains. In Australia alone there are about 100,000 listed properties. But in dealing with both a digital platform and a private owner (or “host”, in Airbnb-speak), your legal rights as a renter (or “guest”) can be unclear – at…
There is a saying that success breeds success and this is no different for property investors. The vast majority of successful investors that I have met over my many years in the industry have shared many traits and commonalities. They all also share a desire to provide a better life for themselves and their families…
