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.
When it comes to happiness, some things will make people happier than others. The same is true for success, which is unique to every individual. Some people will define success through business acumen and achievement, while others search for satisfying relationships on their path to a successful life. Likewise, happiness can be derived from a…
The Australian property market is once again proving its resilience, but this time, it’s not the usual suspects like houses or premium properties driving value growth—it’s apartments. According to new CBRE research, new-build apartment prices are forecast to grow 23% by 2026 as supply tightens to around 45% below pre-pandemic completion rates over the next…
Two thousand years ago on April 15th one of Jesus’ disciples came to him and said it was time to pay taxes (that’s how I know it was around April 15th), but they had no money. In response to his disciple’s statement, Jesus said “no problem”. Now why could he say “no problem”? Word had…
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While the Reserve Bank of Australia has kept rates on hold yet again, the big question is—how much longer will this last? And more importantly, when might we see the next rate cut? With the local economy sending mixed signals, it seems that many economists are finding it increasingly difficult to predict the RBA’s next…
A new analysis has identified the potential to build more than three million additional strata units over almost 1.3 million sites across Australia’s capital cities, providing one potential solution to Australia’s growing housing crisis. Of those units identified, almost 500,000 (16%) are situated on ‘low complexity’ sites without any material slope, heritage rules or the…
Victoria’s housing market is at a tipping point, grappling with a chronic supply shortage, skyrocketing prices, and a rental crisis that’s left many scrambling for solutions. In response, the Victorian Government has rolled out a bold overhaul of stamp duty rules for off-the-plan apartments, townhouses, and units—changes that could make a real difference for buyers…
There are moments in life when we think, “I have made a terrible mistake” or even, “Oh God, things could not get much worse.” Queue the doomsday music! That sinking feeling is not a pleasant one, and some people are so afraid of that emotion – of doing something wrong or taking a course of…
Want to know how to become a millionaire? Well…Jaime Tardy interviewed more than 120 millionaires to learn the “secrets” of how to become a millionaire and published her findings in a book, The Eventual Millionaire, which explains the most important insights from those interviews. Today I’d like to share 5 of the many ‘secrets’ she…
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…
We all have an inner voice—a constant monologue that swings between cheering us on and, unfortunately, holding us back. This inner dialogue can be our best ally or our worst enemy. While the positive side of this voice encourages us to strive for success, the negative side can keep us rooted in fear and self-doubt,…
