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.
We have all heard the saying that a fool and his money are soon parted. I know some smart reader will think – “ How did the fool get his money in the first place? But putting that aside, you’re likely to have come across a few people who despite having the trappings of being…
Most property investors start out with one simple goal – financial freedom. But the question I often get asked is: “How do I actually live off my property portfolio when the time comes?” The truth is, owning a few properties isn’t enough. To achieve financial freedom, you need to build a substantial, diversified, and well-structured…
Tight rental markets don’t automatically mean rising rents forever – and that’s exactly what we’re seeing play out right now across Australia. The Domain Rental Report – March 2026 shows national vacancy rates have fallen to a record low of 0.7%, yet rent growth has stalled in several cities. The reason comes down to one…
A single street tree can potentially increase an average Sydney house price by A$30,000, our new research shows. This echoes past research showing street trees not only help boost property prices, but offer other benefits, from improved scenery and privacy to increased shade. But there’s a catch. Our analysis, published in the international Cities journal,…
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Most property investors think they’re saving money by choosing a cheaper property manager. But what if that decision is quietly costing them tens of thousands of dollars? Today, we’re unpacking why the right property manager isn’t a cost at all, but one of the most valuable assets in your wealth-building team. This conversation is part of my Wealth Retreat Conversations series, where I’m giving you a taste of the quality of thinking, the calibre of speakers, and the depth of…
Our housing markets are fragmenting. New analysis from Cotality shows that since October last year, properties with an estimated value below the 5% deposit guarantee scheme price caps have recorded stronger growth than higher priced homes. Over the first six months of the expanded scheme, homes with a value under the price caps have increased…
Let me introduce you to a group of 100 everyday Aussies. They come from all walks of life; teachers, tradies, nurses, small business owners, retirees, professionals, and investors. Some rent, some own their homes outright, and a few have one or two investment properties. Some are just starting their careers, and others are planning for…
Have you ever caught yourself wondering why the property market seems to be either skyrocketing or plummeting? It feels like everyone’s either raving about booms or fretting over busts, right? Well, here’s the less dramatic truth: most of the time, the property market isn’t doing much at all; it’s just quietly ticking along. But don’t…
Asset protection seems to be a recurring topic with clients over the past few months. So let’s have a look at the top issue of asset protection that every property investor should consider: 1. Should I have a will? The answer is yes if you want to control who gets what and not leave it to…
There’s something many property investors completely overlook when trying to figure out where the market is heading. It’s not interest rates. It’s not auction clearance rates. It’s jobs – and right now, the Australian employment market is sending a very clear signal that the property market has more underlying support than most people realise. So…
