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.
Last week, Westpac released its latest Consumer Sentiment survey, which indicated that many Aussies were expecting an interest rate cut, and there was a sense of disappointment when those cuts were not delivered. Westpac’s Consumer Sentiment Index was recorded at 93.1 points in July 25, up from 92.6 points in June 25, but this is…
The Victorian government has just turned up the heat, on gas. In a major shift toward full home electrification, the Allan Labor government has introduced sweeping new regulations that will reshape the way Victorians heat their water, warm their homes, and design their properties. So what’s actually changing? And more importantly, what do these reforms…
You’ve heard the term gentrification, and you may even have an understanding of what it means. But for investors, gentrification takes on a whole new meaning, as it actually represents a powerful opportunity to increase both your property returns in the short term and your overall real estate wealth in the long term. Let me…
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For most people, the “Oracle of Omaha” needs no introduction. With a self-made net worth of over $160 billion, some experts consider the 94-year-old to be the greatest investor of all-time. To give you some inspiration for this new decade, this week we’ve be running a series of 5 infographics highlighting Warren Buffett’s successes and…
Let me start with a blunt truth: most property investors think they’re rational — but they’re not. They believe they’re making strategic decisions based on research, market fundamentals, and cold, hard data. But the reality? Their decisions are often driven by fear, greed, overconfidence, and a cocktail of subconscious biases they don’t even realise are…
Generation X, born between 1964 and 1981 and sandwiched between our baby boomers and millennials, are often referred to as Australia’s forgotten middle child. The thing is, representing 6.5 million people, this generation accounts for around 25% of Australia’s population. The majority of this demographic group has reached its peak in terms of income, but…
If you own a property that you suspect may not be investment-grade, how do you work out if it is worth selling and replacing it with a better-quality property? Risks and costs associated with replacing a poor investment Replacing an investment asset comes with risks and several costs: Asset selection risk: This is the risk…
Warren Buffett is known for many things: his reading habits, his philanthropy, his dedication to teaching the importance of money to kids, his business acumen, his wealth, and especially his investing style. He is also known for giving out priceless wisdom that has stood the test of time over the years. After all, who wouldn’t…
It’s a question that echoes through conversations among frustrated Australians, especially younger generations who find themselves priced out of the housing market: Is this all a Ponzi scheme? The surge in property prices has not only locked out many potential first-time home buyers but has also sparked a fiery debate about the sustainability and ethics…
Capital city home auction markets have continued to report robust to strong results that favoured sellers as the mid-year school holiday period comes to an end. This weekend’s auction results around Australia: Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 515 75.7% 546 80.1% 605 71.3%…
