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.
While many Australians are keen to invest in property to secure their financial future, the statistics clearly show that most investors fail to achieve their goals. More than half of those who buy an investment property sell up in the first 5 years and only around 20,000 investors have joined the 1% club who own…
Have you wondered how many years it takes for house prices to double? You will often hear it said that property values double every 7 to 10 years, but that’s not actually correct. There are markets within markets, and some outperform others. Then, there are periods in all various housing markets when property values remain…
Nationally, house asking prices increased by 0.3%, while unit asking prices increased by 0.2%, resulting in a combined increase of 0.3%. Among capital cities, the average asking price rose by 0.7%, with houses increasing by 0.8% and units by 0.3%. Sydney’s market saw house asking prices rising by 1.8% and unit prices increased by 0.9%,…
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So today, before we dive into the latest data and trends, I unpack what this election result could mean for property investors, homebuyers, and renters across the country, and what the likely implications are for inflation, interest rates, and affordability? And to help make sense of it all, I’m joined by, Dr. Andrew Wilson Chief…
When we think of global conflict, we usually focus on tanks, troops, or treaties. But every now and then, the real battlefield lies in something far less obvious — birth rates, life expectancy, and population pyramids. And right now, the most pressing challenge Vladimir Putin faces isn’t NATO, it’s Russia’s ticking demographic time bomb. In…
There’s a property risk you probably haven’t thought about. Well…maybe after the severe floods we’ve just experienced so far this year and Cyclone Alfred, you are thinking about it now. Sure you’ve likely given thought to the impact of climate change on weather, our lifestyles, and what kind of future our kids will inherit. But…
If you’re trying to make sense of what’s happening in the Australian property market right now, you’re not alone. With so many conflicting headlines, economic updates, and so-called “experts” offering clickbait opinions, it can feel overwhelming, even for seasoned investors. That’s why each month I cut through the noise and bring you the latest median…
Success leaves clues, and over my 50 years in the property investment game, I’ve noticed some patterns. Whether you’re climbing the ladder in real estate or just trying to create a more financially secure future, there are key lessons that successful people live by. They’re not complicated, but they are powerful. Let’s dive into five…
The dust has settled. The voting booths are packed away. The sausage sizzles have cooled. And the Albanese-led Labor government has secured another term in office. But what does this mean for the Australian property market? That’s the big question I put to Dr. Andrew Wilson, in this week’s Property Insider video chat. And with…
Want to avoid the taxman rejecting your claim? Even worse, do you want to prevent the taxman from digging deeper and auditing your affairs? The Australian Taxation Office has a lot of information on its website to help property investors. Whether you use a tax agent or choose to lodge your tax return yourself, the…
