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.
In a world that celebrates instant success and quick gains, we can easily forget that anything worth having doesn’t come easy. Real growth – in business, investment, and life – is built on a foundation of hard work, resilience, and patience. In my mind, it’s the very struggle that creates the value. The path to…
Following the exhilarating thrill of the property boom we experienced in 2020-21, a new breed of self-proclaimed property investment “experts” has emerged. These individuals, having reaped substantial rewards from the boom, are now gloating about their seemingly impeccable judgment and expertise, offering to sell you the secret to their success. But beware – all that…
Australia’s housing shortage is the elephant in the room no one can ignore. With sky-high rents, a squeeze on supply, and frustrated tenants battling for every available property, the housing crisis is a cocktail of systemic issues that’s been brewing for years. Amid this turmoil, the federal government has floated the idea of capping international…
Ever sat and really thought about the traits, values and differences between successful and unsuccessful people? It may seem obvious – successful people are, well, successful! They’re often confident, polished and assertive, with the warmth and charm to influence others. However, when you study what really makes successful people successful, there are a few simple…
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In this episode of Michal Yardney Podcast, I share Warren Buffett’s Ovarian Lottery theory, which highlights how luck plays a role in shaping our circumstances and opportunities. In general when we talk about success, we focus on hard work, talent, and determination, but Warren Buffett points out that luck plays an equally important role. The…
Australia’s regional housing markets are once again outperforming their capital city counterparts, with Queensland and Western Australia leading the way in value growth, rents and rental yields. The latest CoreLogic Regional Market Update found dwelling values in regional areas rose 1.1% over the three months to October, exceeding the 0.8% growth recorded in capital cities….
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…
