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Australian home prices fell for the fourth straight month in July, with capital cities driving the decline, according to the latest Home Price Index from PropTrack. Data shows that the median price of an Australian home fell by 0.3% in July to reach $894,000. Houses were down 0.4% to $989,000, while units were down 0.2%…
For decades, home ownership has represented much more than having a roof over your head. For many Australians, buying property has been the cornerstone of financial security, a way to create choices during retirement, and perhaps most importantly, an opportunity to leave something meaningful for the next generation. That belief has shaped the financial decisions…
If you’ve been wondering where the next wave of opportunity will come from in Australia’s property market, look no further than Melbourne. Beneath the noise of headlines about interest rates and affordability, a powerful demographic story is quietly unfolding, one that is setting the stage for the city’s next property boom. Melbourne’s growth engine is…
Today, I want to explore one of my favourite Jim Rohn quotes that I think will hit home for a lot of people. It states, ‘Everyone must choose between two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret’. The American entrepreneur was great at capturing the discipline required for success, and this particular…
Australia’s property downturn gathered sharp momentum in July, with Cotality’s national Home Value Index (HVI) falling 0.7% – the largest single -month decline since December 2022. The downturn is no longer confined to Sydney and Melbourne, as cumulative demand -side pressures pulled previously resilient mid -sized capitals into negative territory. Sydney and Melbourne continue to…
I regularly speak with smart, capable investors – many with substantial means – who still feel stuck. Not because they lack opportunity. But because the opportunities in front of them aren’t the exact ones they imagined when they first set out on their wealth-building journey. They’re waiting for the perfect deal. The perfect market moment….
Only 4% of those raised in poverty become self-made millionaires. Sadly, I could share all of the Rich Habits, success tips, wealth advice, health research, etc. with everyone in the world and still only a small percentage would take action. Why are so few willing to take action and change their lives? Because change is…
When it comes to meeting and conquering the negativity in your life, here is a key question: what can you do, starting today, that will make a difference? What can you do during economic chaos? What can you do when everything has gone wrong? What can you do when you’ve run out of money when you don’t feel well…
If you cornered me and asked me to come up with one single trait that I have found in common amongst the successful investors I’ve come across… what would that be? Obviously, there are several important factors underpinning success, but after speaking with Robert a number of years ago, I’ve come to the conclusion that…
Capital city auction markets have commenced August with mixed results with most capitals continuing to report subdued clearance rates – except Melbourne, and auction listings falling over the week – except Canberra. Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, August 1st 2026 Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions…
