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There’s something psychologically powerful about a suburb joining the “million-dollar club”. Crossing that seven-figure threshold attracts headlines and creates the impression that property values have permanently moved to a higher level. Yet property markets don’t move in straight lines, and the latest figures are just another reminder that median prices can move backwards. According to…
A year from now, most investors won’t remember the exact percentages in the new capital gains tax rules. What they will remember is whether they kept building wealth while everyone else got distracted by the headlines. Because right now, that’s exactly what’s happening. Property investors up and down the country are fixated on one question….
Successful property investment generally involves holding quality assets for the long term, allowing compounding capital growth to work in your favour. However, there will be times when selling makes sense. Perhaps you have outgrown your current home, or the children have moved out and you are ready to downsize. Or you may also own an…
Here’s a group of quotes that should inspire and motivate you in the week ahead. Enjoy… 1. “What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill 2. “A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.” — Billie Jean King 4. “If you live long enough,…
Australians have never been wealthier, healthier or more comfortable. We live longer, travel farther and have instant access to information, entertainment and conveniences that previous generations could scarcely have imagined. Our homes are larger, our cars are safer, our food choices are broader and technology allows us to communicate with almost anyone in the world…
Most auction markets reported lower clearance rates from the usual surge in pre-Grand Final listings over the past week. Weekly Auction Results to Saturday, September 19th 2026 Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 796 54.0% 706 57.8% 1153 78.0% Melbourne 913 59.3% 768 64.2%…
If you could step back into Australia in 1981, you would recognise the country, but much of everyday life would feel surprisingly foreign. Australia was younger, smaller, less diverse and more traditional. Families were larger, manufacturing played a much bigger role in employment, overseas travel was a luxury, and the typical worker was more likely…
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Adelaide has recorded its third consecutive monthly decline, with values falling 0.8% in August and 1.6% across the three winter months. For a market that spent much of the past two years as one of the country’s most consistent performers, three months of continuous falls marks a definitive change in direction. The scale of what…
Would you like a Cash Machine? Imagine flicking a switch in the morning and having it churn out money all day while you get on with the things you love doing. Building a cash machine gives you the freedom to take your hands off the wheel, live comfortably, and pass wealth on to the next…
Over the past two decades, I’ve advised hundreds of property investors at every stage of their wealth journey. Some were purchasing their first investment property, while others already had substantial portfolios and were seeking a clearer strategy to move to the next level. I’ve also worked with investors who owned several properties but found that…
