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Australians are fed up. The housing crisis is no longer a distant policy issue—it’s personal, affecting millions who are struggling to find affordable homes to buy or rent. With a federal election coming up, voters have made it clear: they expect real solutions, and politicians who fail to deliver may face harsh consequences at the…
One of the major reasons why we fail to find happiness or to create a unique lifestyle is because we have not yet mastered the art of being. While we are home our thoughts are still absorbed with solving the challenges we face at the office. And when we are at the office we find ourselves…
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In this special year-end episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, I chat with Stuart Wemyss about the key lessons we’ve both learned from the property markets in 2024 and what we can expect in 2025. Let’s face it, 2024 threw plenty at us—rate movements, geopolitical turmoil, falling consumer confidence, uncertainty about rate movements, shifting buyer…
Do you feel richer? There is no doubt that many Australians are suffering from a cost-of-living crisis but overall, Australia’s household wealth has reached new heights, with the average household net worth climbing to an impressive $1.58 million. This milestone secures Australia’s position as one of the top five wealthiest nations globally in terms of…
As Australia’s rental crisis deepens, build-to-rent developments promise more housing—but will they build the right homes in the right places at the right price? The recent passage of build-to-rent legislation is expected to unlock 80,000 new homes nationwide, heralded as a significant step towards addressing Australia’s housing supply issues. These developments, often backed by institutional…
As the dust settles on a turbulent year in real estate, the absence of Chinese investors is emerging as an interesting shift in Australia’s housing market. Chinese buyers, once some of the most significant contributors to the new apartment sector of housing markets are dramatically scaling back their involvement. Data from the Foreign Investment Review…
Not a lot of commentary on this post. Thank goddess I can hear many of you say. Below is a table showing how much we earn by household and also as a median figure by state and territory. When it comes to how much a household earns per annum, some 59% (for Australia) comes from…
Ever eaten that last slice of pizza, even though you’ve had enough? Or polished off kids’ leftovers, despite already feeling full? To understand what’s happening – and how to fix it – let’s explore your body’s “stop eating signals” (satiety signals). It’s helpful to understand how your body tells you it’s time to stop eating….
Australia stands on the brink of a monumental financial shift, often referred to as the “Great Wealth Transfer.” This phenomenon sees the baby boomer generation, who have enjoyed decades of economic prosperity, reaching retirement age and eventually passing on an estimated inheritance of $5 to $6 trillion over the next decade or so. This vast…
Is Australia facing a rental market meltdown? Well, new research from the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) and the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) reveals a critical shortage of property investors is further fueling the nation’s escalating rental crisis. Findings from the research show that over the past five years, Australia has fallen…
