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We are not born with courage, but neither are we born with fear.  Many years ago, one of my early mentors, the late Jim Rohn, taught me a lesson that has stuck with me ever since. He said that the biggest obstacles to success aren’t usually external. They’re internal. In fact, he spoke about what he…

New research from Cotality reveals a significant shift in attitudes toward property ownership among younger Australians, particularly young women, raising fresh questions about whether the traditional “Australian Dream” is slipping out of reach. Cotality’s 6th annual Women and Property Report shows that property ownership is considered less important by Australian women in both the Millennial…

We all have dreams that we would like to achieve – the challenge is to follow them. To get you inspired, here are some motivational quotes from those who followed their dreams and made them a reality: 1. “Don’t you find it odd,” she continued, “that when you’re a kid, everyone, all the world, encourages…

Capital city auction clearance rates continue to fade with markets confronted this week with a typical flood of pre-Easter holiday listings. Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 1895 64.1% 1326 64.6% 1065 71.4% Melbourne 1781 61.4% 1347 61.8% 1330 66.9% Brisbane 244 44.7% 168…

Here’s a strange truth that trips up many well-intentioned investors… The more you try to control every aspect of your property portfolio, the less influence you actually end up having. Yes, I know—it sounds completely backwards. Most people believe the secret to building a successful portfolio is being hands-on. After all, if you want things…

There’s more property data available to investors today than ever before, much of it free, and it can significantly improve investment decision making. Analysing how a property’s value has changed over time (i.e. its compound annual growth rate across multiple decades) and comparing it to comparable properties in close proximity, is an essential part of investment due diligence. However, it’s equally important not to become too data driven….

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