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Warren Buffett reigns supreme as the greatest investor in history, with a personal fortune of around US$132 billion. Many years ago I learned that if you want to succeed in business or investing and get rich, it pays to study Buffett. And the great news is Buffett is happy to share his knowledge. Over the…
Early season auction markets remained clearly in favour of sellers in most capitals, although clearance rates were generally lower compared to the previous week’s results. The national weekend auction market reported an average clearance rate of 71.0% over the past week, which was lower than the 75.3% reported over the previous week but higher than…
Have you ever noticed that the more you wait for the perfect moment to make your next move, the less clarity you seem to have? It happens to investors at all levels – from beginners buying their first property to sophisticated players expanding multimillion-dollar portfolios. And funnily enough, the ones with the most experience often…
There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recent days calling on the Australian government to reduce spending. Those calling for government cuts – mostly long-time advocates of smaller government – claim this would lower inflation, and as a consequence reduce interest rates. In fact, claims that government spending is now a very…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate in…
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% on Tuesday, the decision was driven by one overriding concern. It wants to stop the rising cost of living from becoming entrenched. For some, like self-funded retirees, the rate rise was good news. Higher interest means their savings…
Every week, we’re told the world is becoming more chaotic: wars flare up, inflation spikes, political trust erodes, and new technologies promise to upend everything. It’s no wonder people feel that planning for the future, especially when it comes to property investment, business, or wealth creation, is harder than ever. But if you know where…
You’re ready to take the next step and buy your first, or buy another, investment property. And you’re looking for the best Buyer’s agent or Buyer’s advocate around in order to make your investment property purchase. Naturally, among all your research for the best Buyer’s agent for the job, you’re probably doing a lot of…
When it comes to building wealth through real estate, the fundamentals rarely change. Success isn’t about quick wins or timing the market – it’s about understanding timeless principles and mastering your behaviour. Fact is…You don’t need to outsmart the market – you just need to stop outsmarting yourself. Like you, I see that every few…
SQM Research’s Weekly Asking Prices Index for the week ending 27 January 2026 showed mixed price movements across capital cities, though annual growth remains strong. Nationally, asking prices eased slightly over the month for houses (-0.3%), while unit prices rose 1.3%, with combined dwellings broadly flat (-0.1%) but 11.4% higher year-on-year. Sydney house asking prices…
