Michael has been once again voted Australia’s leading property investment advisor by the readers of ‘Your Investment Property Magazine’, but he’s not a theorist… He has been successfully investing in property since 1971 and is a leading property commentator and Australia’s most widely read property investment blogger. Join over 115,000 others who get their updates from Michael and his group of expert guest bloggers and benefit from their perspective.
In the world of property investment, success is often determined by a few crucial decisions. Yet, a staggering 90% of investors consistently overlook two vital factors, leaving them vulnerable to pitfalls and missed opportunities. In my experience, the two big things most property investors fail to do are: Formulate property investment strategy that can stand…
Auction markets continue to deliver robust results as year-end approaches, with solid clearance rates despite high auction volumes. This weekend’s auction results around Australia: Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 1113 64.4% 1304 66.8% 979 61.7% Melbourne 1421 66.6% 1560 66.1% 1190 63.7% Brisbane…
Most investors chase houses for growth or units for affordability — but what if the real sweet spot lies in between? Townhouses are emerging as the quiet achievers of our property markets, delivering the space and lifestyle families crave, but at a price point and in locations that remain within reach. While the crowd is…
I spent many years studying the rich and the poor in my Rich Habits Study and found that there were twelve problems almost everyone has to contend with in life: Health Problems Financial Problems Family Problems Neighbour Problems Home Repair Problems Car Problems Addiction Problems Job Problems Relationship Problems Death or Disability Problems Time Management…
If you thought interest rate uncertainty was behind us, think again. Westpac has just lifted its fixed home loan rates for the second time in just over a month, increasing them by as much as 0.35 percentage points. The move follows the Reserve Bank’s latest hint that another rate hike could be on the cards…
Open a news site and you’ll be forgiven for thinking civilisation is sliding off a cliff. We’re told property is unaffordable, inflation is destroying household budgets, geopolitical tensions are rising, and technology is coming for our jobs. If you take the headlines at face value, the world seems chaotic and uncertain. Yet step back, widen…
For a while there, “the next rate cut” started to feel like a foregone conclusion. Borrowers were counting on it, buyers were pricing it in, and the media narrative was drifting toward relief. But now the story is different, with most economists suggesting there won’t be another interest rate cut anytime soon. In a fresh…
SQM Research released its latest data on residential property vacancy rates. Australia’s national residential vacancy rate rose to 1.3% in November 2025, up from 1.2% in October. The total number of residential vacancies increased to 38,690 dwellings, up by 2,538 from the previous month, signalling a mild seasonal easing in the national rental market. Vacancy…
What could the world’s most successful investor possibly teach you about Australian property? A lot more than you think. Warren Buffett may have made his fortune in shares, but his timeless lessons about money, patience, and decision-making apply just as powerfully to building wealth through real estate. In The New Tao of Warren Buffett authors…
Capital city unit rents generally increased over November with house rents steady overall compared to the previous month. Most capitals continued to report stable house rents over the month with Canberra and Brisbane higher by 0.9% and 0.7% respectively. Hobart house rents fell by 1.3% with Darwin down sharply by 3.6%. Sydney continued to report…
