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Have you ever wondered what leads to the ups and downs of our property cycle? Well…when we delve into the realm of investment markets, we’re navigating a sea guided not just by numbers and data, but largely by human psychology. And yes, those ever-oscillating curves of booms and downturns that shape our financial landscape are…
In my book, Investopoly, I outlined 8 investing rules that if followed, will help you build wealth and avoid making costly mistakes. These 8 rules are evidence-based which I have refined over the past 20+ years. Rule number one is; to play the long game. Arguably, it’s the most important rule because I’ve observed that this is…
A century ago, Australians were still recovering from World War I. There was no television, no supermarkets, and no suburbs as we know them today. People lived closer to the city because that’s where all the jobs were. Most women stayed at home, the average household had several children, and migration was largely from the…
Have you thought about investing in commercial property? You’re not alone — faced with the prospect of more moderate returns from their residential property investments, many investors are considering this as an alternative. By this, I mean offices, shops or warehouses. Some investors are looking for diversification in their investment portfolios; others are looking for…
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Australia’s housing markets just keep marching forward – and the latest numbers are in! Today I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Wilson, Chief Economist of My Housing Market, to break down July’s House Price Report – and it’s full of good news for homeowners and property investors alike. House prices rose in every single capital city…
National dwelling values rose by 0.6% in July, with the rate of growth holding firm relative to the prior two months, according to Cotality’s latest Home Value Index. That marks the sixth straight month of gains, with the positive inflection aligning with the first rate cut in February. At the national level, the pace of…
Despite the ongoing headwinds facing Australia’s housing market, particularly for first home buyers (FHBs), new data shows a flicker of resilience, and Queensland is leading the charge. According to Money.com.au’s latest Mortgage Insights report, while FHB activity has slowed from the pace we saw last year, we’re still seeing signs of renewed momentum. Across the…
Western Australia has once again claimed the top spot in the latest CommSec State of the States report, leading the nation’s economic performance rankings for a fourth consecutive quarter. South Australia also began 2025 with a bang, climbing from fourth to second, driven by solid gains across several key indicators. The State of the States…
There’s a common saying that you should ‘begin with the end in mind’ – this is especially true for property investment. The problem is that too many investors begin their investment journey without considering what will be the best ownership structure. Without much thought to it, they put their entire portfolio in their personal name….
Australia’s inflation is back in the RBA’s target band, and that’s not just good news for borrowers, it’s potentially the trigger the Reserve Bank needs to pull the lever on another cash rate cut in August. According to Canstar, “Trimmed mean inflation is back into the RBA’s target band for the second quarter in a…
