Life is about constant, predictable patterns of change. For the six thousand years of recorded history, as humans have entered this world, received parental instruction, and classroom instruction, and gathered the experience of life; many have set for themselves ambitious goals and dreamed lofty dreams. As the wheel of life continues its constant turning, all…
Some properties will deliver exceptional growth over the next few years, while others will barely move in value. And the frustrating part is they could be only a few kilometres apart. If you’re relying on city-wide averages, headlines, or last year’s “hotspot,” you could be positioning yourself in the slow lane without even realising it….
If you’ve been shaking your head at recent property price growth, you’re not alone. Australians everywhere are asking the same question: “How on earth can property values keep rising when affordability is so stretched, interest rates are still high and unlikely to fall further, and many people seem to be struggling with the cost of…
Every week I sit down with the latest property data and ask myself the same question: what’s the signal, and what’s just noise? Right now, there’s plenty of noise to sort through. Global uncertainty is on the rise, geopolitical tensions are pushing oil prices higher, inflation fears are resurfacing, and financial markets are starting to…
I don’t know about you, but I’m seeing a lot of so-called “experts” on social media confidently forecasting the direction of our real estate markets and property prices for 2026. However, if they really knew how to predict our markets, these individuals would likely be enjoying a luxurious lifestyle, reaping the rewards of their market…
Make sure to ‘die with zero’ for optimal happiness – that’s the idea behind Bill Perkins book – Die with Zero. In short, Perkins wants to rescue you from over-saving and under-living. So let’s dive into a challenging yet enlightening perspective on retirement, personal finance, and life priorities, inspired by Simon Kuestenmacher’s article in The…
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…
You know that feeling when you swear you have seen the same movie before? That’s me, chatting with new property investors, year after year, watching the same mistakes play out on repeat. Different faces, different suburbs, different spreadsheets – same patterns. Some of these mistakes are annoying but fixable. Others can be genuinely expensive. And…
Let’s face it — most Australians will never achieve real financial freedom. I know that might sound a little harsh, but stick with me. Sure, they might retire one day – but more often than not, that retirement means living off a modest superannuation balance or relying on a government pension. That’s not exactly the…
We all face challenges in our lives. Challenges show themselves in many ways and in all arenas of your life. The most successful people in the world have faced some of the largest challenges. But they have persevered and become achievers because of the way they handle adversity. They have learned from their failures. They know not…
