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Led by Michael Yardney, who has been voted Australia’s best property investment and wealth creation educator and mentor, this commentary is a unique opportunity to gain up-to-date expert insights.
Interest rates are falling, confidence is rising, and property prices are stabilising. This could actually be one of the best times in years to get into the property market. According to NAB’s latest Residential Property Survey, Australia’s housing market has turned a significant corner. After a challenging year of interest rate uncertainty and affordability headwinds,…
You’ve probably noticed the headlines predicting doom and gloom — again. Recession whispers are growing louder, with interest rate falls, global uncertainty, and consumer stress dominating the news. But are we really headed for a recession here in Australia? According to Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP, the answer is a reassuring no. And I…
National home prices continued to rise in April, fuelled particularly by lower interest rates, which improved affordability and supported buyer confidence. According to the latest data from My Housing Market, the national capital city median house price increased by 0.8% to $1,177,737 in the April quarter compared to the March quarter. The April increase was…
Have you noticed? There will always be someone telling you not to invest in property. In fact, there are many commentators already telling you why 2025 is the worst time to buy property. But that’s nothing new. Sure we have headwinds that our housing markets are going to contend with and many Negative Nellies are…
In the world of property investment, the winds of change have brought with them a set of rental reforms in Victoria that have sparked a heated debate across the state. Recently passed legislation aimed at making renting “fairer” for tenants is set to reshape the landscape for property investors/landlords and renters alike. But as with…
Which dynamics predict future property performance? Despite the obvious importance of making accurate property market forecasts, the industry is rife with ineffective and even inaccurate prediction methods. So let’s look at the three key dynamics that predict which way prices are likely to move. Experts utilise many different performance theories and metrics to make their…
As a seasoned property investor, I’ve witnessed firsthand the intricate dance of the property markets. Over the years I’ve come to appreciate that property investing is a complex affair and despite all the podcasts, blogs, webinars and so-called “advisors” the fact is that most investors fail to achieve the financial freedom they are looking for….
Australia’s housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election. As I see it, the fierce battle over housing is set to intensify and define the next federal election as Labor, the Coalition and the Greens target a growing cohort of voters who believe they’ve been…
The nation’s biggest home lender, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has upgraded its house price forecasts aligning with the optimistic outlook shared by the other big banks. Only a few months ago in May, the CBA revised its original forecast that home values would fall 6 per cent this year, instead suggesting that prices will gain 3…
The topic of inheritance is often shrouded in a cloud of complexity and misconception. Many people think that sophisticated estate planning tools like testamentary trusts are only for the wealthy elite. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. With rising divorce rates and the increasing complexity of modern families, testamentary trusts and other estate…
