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.
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…
Coffee has become an integral part of daily life for many Australians. In a recent study, we found that a significant proportion of Australians rely on coffee to start their day while others enjoy it for the mood-boosting effects. As preferences and habits vary across generations, coffee remains a beloved beverage that plays a central…
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,…
Have you noticed how some Australians seem to be tightening their belts while others continue spending with little restraint? The latest CommBank iQ Cost of Living Insights Report highlights an emerging disparity between younger and older Australians in their financial habits, painting a vivid picture of the economic challenges and opportunities shaping the nation. According…
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…
There’s an old saying: “If the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.” When it comes to Australia’s housing shortage, many policymakers seem to be wielding that hammer, believing that the solution is as simple as building more apartments. But let me tell you, it’s not that straightforward. Sure,…
It looks like we’ll have to wait longer for rate cuts Westpac has revised its view of the most likely scenario for the path of the RBA’s cash rate, pushing out the start date of the RBA rate-cutting cycle from February to May 2025, but more front-loaded than previously assumed. This adjustment aligns with the…
Remember when people made phone calls? Whenever you needed to know something, you just picked up the phone and called them. These days, we’re all chained to our laptops, emailing each other day and night. Did you get the report? What do you think about this approach? Email is a wonderful tool, but like social…
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In today’s show, Brett Warren and I dissect Warren Buffett’s investing principles, especially as they could apply to the Melbourne property market. We explore the value of long-term strategies, the importance of quality assets, and the need for solid cash flow. We also discuss market cycles, how interest rates affect investments, and why it’s essential…
