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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…
In early 2012, everyone had a reason not to buy in Sydney. We know how that ended. The best property markets rarely feel like the best property markets when you’re standing in them. And I’ll be honest – for the last few years, it’s been hard to make a bullish case for Melbourne without immediately…
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…
Let’s be honest, the more things change, the more the same bad habits pop up. In 2026 the property market feels like a different beast compared to a few years ago, but beneath rising interest rates, rising prices, shifting borrowing rules and demographic-driven demand, the core traps remain familiar. I’ve spent decades watching investors trip…
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…
Playing monopoly was a tradition in our family for a long time. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t come out as often these days – I guess I don’t play board games much anymore. In the good old days, I played Monopoly with my parents when I was young, with my children when they were young, and…
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…
If you have been looking at property price data from the past five years, be careful. This period has been shaped by a perfect storm of unique, one-off factors, and it does not necessarily reflect the long-term fundamentals that drive sustainable growth. My concern is that some investors may rely on this recent data and…
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….
