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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…
Over the past few years, Australian property markets have defied expectations again and again. When the Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates thirteen times through 2022 and 2023, many predicted a market collapse. Instead, prices remained remarkably resilient, even rising in many areas. Now, in 2025, we find ourselves at a new crossroads: Interest…
Have you noticed? There will always be someone telling you not to invest in property. But that’s nothing new. Sure we have headwinds that our housing markets are going to contend with and many Negative Nellies are telling us that the property market is going to slump becuae Trump’s tariffs are going to create problems,…
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….
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…
Yes, you read it right, 1.2 million homes in the next five years. The headlines have been filled with the Australian Labor Party’s ambitious plan, but if you look closely, the numbers just don’t add up. The Grand Mirage Firstly, let’s clear the misconception: the government isn’t going to lay down the bricks and mortar…
Three of the big banks, CBA, Westpac and ANZ, believe the cash rate has already peaked at 4.10 per cent, with only NAB expecting one more hike later this year. CBA, Westpac and NAB economic teams updated their cash rate forecasts on the back of yesterday’s RBA Board meeting, with changes to both the expected…
