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.
The price you pay for an investment property will only matter if you purchase the wrong asset. An investment-grade asset will, in the long run, mask any purchase price errors that you may have made. That is why focusing on the quality of the asset is easily the most important thing you must do when investing in property. Simple…
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In today’s show, Simon Küestenmacher and I discuss the dynamics of our property markets, with a particular focus on the trend of downsizing among baby boomers. We examine the emotional and financial factors that influence this demographic’s decision-making, the impact of government policies on the housing market, and the implications for younger generations seeking family…
Not long ago, it was clear-cut: building new just didn’t make financial sense. As Nerida Conisbee, Ray White’s Chief Economist pointed out back in December 2023, “construction costs had dramatically outpaced house price growth, making it cheaper to buy an established home than build new.” At that time, the numbers were stark. Capital city house…
I’ve often said that any problem money you have can solve, isn’t really a problem, and maybe this is true for business and investment matters. That said, there are still lots of things money can’t buy. You’ll never look back on your life and wish you’d spent more time at work, or reminisce about all…
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Today I’m joined by Stuart Wemyss, a highly respected financial advisor and author who recently distilled everything he’s learned about property creation through wealth into what he calls the 4 Golden Rules of property investing. If you’ve been paying attention to the property market lately, you’ll know there’s no shortage of advice out there –…
Most property investors are wondering when the next rate cut is coming. Since the latest CPI figures came in slightly higher than most economists expected, our 4 major banks to revise their cash rate forecasts. Three banks expect just one more cut in the cycle. Westpac is now the outlier, still forecasting three further cash…
After three relentless years of rent hikes that pushed many tenants to their financial limits, Australia’s rental market has finally hit pause. But make no mistake, this isn’t a sign that tenants are suddenly getting relief. It’s more like the market has reached its ceiling. According to Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, Dr Nicola…
If you’re involved in a property transaction, you shouldn’t have to worry about scammers circling like sharks. Yet new research from PEXA has revealed something deeply concerning: 97% of Australians who recently bought or intend to buy a property failed to spot the warning signs of a settlement scam. Think about that. Almost everyone thinks…
Bruce Lee showed us that strength isn’t determined by the size of the man; strength is determined by a man’s determination, dedication, motivation, and fearlessness. His lightning speed and strength amazed us and made him the most popular martial artist of all time. Bruce Lee’s words of wisdom made him larger than life. Here are…
There’s something about spring that breathes new life into the property market. As the weather warms and gardens come alive, so too does buyer and seller activity. And this year, the start of spring has truly delivered. According to Domain’s Market Insights report for September, auction clearance rates have climbed to their highest levels since…
