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.
What are the Capital Gains Tax implications when you move out of your home, rent it out, and then sell it? I love receiving questions from our readers -Victor sent in this one: “I moved out of my principal place of residence, which I’ve been in for seven years, and then rented it out for three years. …
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has unveiled a new cap on high debt-to-income (DTI) lending – a move designed to keep a lid on riskier borrowing as the housing market gathers price momentum, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. From February 1, 2026, banks will be restricted to issuing no more than 20% of new…
Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin housing prices are once again predicted to continue to record outperformance compared to our larger capital cities in 2026. The three cities are tipped to record dwelling price rises of up to 16% according to forecasts released by SQM Research in its annual update, Christopher’s Housing Boom and Bust Report…
Annual inflation rose to a 16-month high of 3.8% in October, adding to pressure on the government as it seeks to make savings across the public sector. When governments, whether Commonwealth, state or local, increase spending it adds to inflation. Opinions differ on whether Commonwealth spending makes a significant difference. Opposition finance spokesperson Jane Hume…
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Have you ever looked at a successful property investor and thought – they just got lucky? They bought at the right time, in the right suburb, and everything seemed to go their way. But here’s the truth: most successful investors don’t wait for luck – they create it. In today’s show, I’m joined by Brett…
For decades, Australia has taken pride in offering one of the world’s most liveable lifestyles: safe cities, high wages, generous social systems and, of course, the long-held expectation that you’d eventually retire in the comfort of your own home. It was the classic Australian promise: Work hard for 40 years, pay off the mortgage, and…
Are you confident about your financial future? Most Australians aren’t — and that’s a problem. Because the truth is, your financial future isn’t determined by luck, government policy, or market conditions. It’s determined by you — by the decisions you make today. And yet, despite this, millions of Australians are sleepwalking toward a future where…
Every so often, we see a shift in the housing market that feels less like a data point and more like a turning tide. October was one of those months. Across the country, sellers stepped forward in numbers we haven’t seen in many months, buyers kept competing despite higher volumes, and auction rooms buzzed with…
When it comes to partners, horses, and football teams, past performance is often used as a guide to predict future performance. Many experts assure us that it’s the same with the property market, but this leads to a huge contradiction in exactly how past performance predicts the future. Only buy in areas that have experienced…
Every week the headlines tell you one thing… but the data often tells you something very different. This week’s numbers painted a picture that many property investors will find both reassuring and strategically important. Beneath the noise, there are clear signs of Australia’s housing market entering its next phase – one driven by rising construction…
