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.
Over the last few years two friends, both “high performing” salespeople, who expressed a burning desire to succeed in life and in their careers, quit their jobs. Things got too tough and they gave up. Couldn’t hack it anymore! I’ve seen much the same happen to property investors when the economy or the markets put…
Yes, it’s Monday morning again – the beginning of another week. We all know money isn’t the most important thing in the world, but without it, life sure is that little bit harder. So here are 10 smart sayings about money to inspire you: 1. When everyone rushes to one side of the boat, head…
Having finally stared down Greens resistance in the final sitting week of the year, the Albanese government looks set to tick off the last of its 2022 housing commitments in need of parliamentary approval. Like most of Labor’s other housing measures, the Help to Buy and Build to Rent tax reform initiatives are rather narrowly…
While the spotlight often shines on Millennials and Baby Boomers, there’s a generation that’s been quietly yet steadily shaping the direction of Australia—Generation X. Often described as the “forgotten middle child” of generations, Gen X, born between 1964 and 1981, is making a profound impact across politics, business, and society. Despite their smaller numbers, this…
For Australian mortgage holders eagerly anticipating relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), there’s been a shift in the narrative. ANZ has just joined Westpac and NAB in revising its cash rate forecast, now predicting the first rate cut will occur in May 2025 instead of February and reducing the expected number of cuts…
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…
