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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…
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…
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,…
The recent election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States has certainly sparked conversations around the globe. And while the news may seem more relevant to the American people, the implications of Trump’s policies will reach Australian shores, especially when it comes to our own economic landscape. In particular, his proposed economic…
The Baby Boomer generation—born between 1946 and 1964—remains one of Australia’s most influential demographic groups. From reshaping the post-war economy to building the modern housing market, Baby Boomers have been the driving force behind much of Australia’s prosperity and cultural development. Today, even as they begin to exit the workforce, their influence on society, politics,…
One of the biggest things holding people back from the pursuit of success is the fact that they fear failure. This fear of failure causes them to second-guess every move they make. It causes them to overthink everything. It causes them to delay in taking action. Overthinking and Procrastination is born out of this fear…
