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.
While house price markets have remained flat over the month of January, capital city rental markets tightened with higher rents and lower vacancy rates. In today’s Property Insider chat I discuss the latest My Housing Market rental report with Dr. Andrew Wilson, as well as talking about the upcoming RBA interest rate decision, what’s happening…
CoreLogic reported that the total value of Australian property stands at an impressive $11 trillion, surpassing the combined worth of all listed companies on the Australian Stock Exchange by more than five times. Despite this staggering figure, financial advisors have typically concentrated their efforts on shares, bonds and superannuation, often treating property as an afterthought….
Have you ever wondered how quickly the property market can turn around? Well, Australia’s housing market has just demonstrated an impressive rebound. According to Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White, the downturn in late 2024 lasted only a single month before prices began climbing again in January 2025. She describes this as potentially “one…
About this time each year it’s customary for those of us in the property industry to peer into the future in an attempt to predict what’s ahead for our housing markets. While making such forecasts is not an exact science, I can safely make five predictions I am certain will be true for 2025. 1….
Watch an exclusive, time-sensitive expert roundtable on the upcoming RBA interest rate decision. I’m joined by Dr Andrew Wilson and Brett Warren as we look at the case for and against. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis.
All over the world, people are working hard every day to create a strong financial future. While others are keen to leave a legacy for their children and grandchildren. When it comes to choosing what to invest in to boost your retirement nest egg, there are plenty of things to consider, from your projected superannuation…
Why are some investors so much more successful than others? While there’s no simple answer I can tell you it’s not because of the family they were born into or the school that they attended. In my experience, highly successful people from all walks of life – business people, entrepreneurs and property investors share a…
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About this time each year it’s customary for those of us in the property industry to peer into the future in an attempt to predict what’s ahead for our housing markets. While making such forecasts is not an exact science, I can safely make five predictions I am sure will be true for 2025. Then…
As we kick off 2025, the Australian property market presents a complex landscape of opportunities and challenges. According to the latest CoreLogic Home Value Index, house prices are showing signs of stabilisation after the a strong performance last year. With interest rates likely to fall next week, there is a sense of cautious optimism among…
With 69% of Australian households now sharing their homes with pets, it’s clear that pets aren’t just a passing trend; they’re part of the family for many Aussies. From dogs (38%) to cats (29%) and everything in between, pet ownership here is as high as it gets globally. In fact, we Australians even surpass Americans,…
