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 cost-of-living crisis has been well documented. It’s clear that prices for various goods and services have risen sharply over the past four years since the pandemic started. Firstly, if you’re spending more on day-to-day expenses, it’s likely you have less to put towards investments, especially if your income hasn’t increased much during this time….
The latest numbers on new home starts are out and it isn’t good news showing Australia is facing a significant challenge in meeting its national target of 1.2 million new homes over the next five years. The promise of increasing housing supply is under severe threat from two major issues: high interest rates and escalating construction…
I was 24 when I took my first flight on a plane. Growing up poor didn’t give me much opportunity to travel. In fact, it wasn’t until I started my career as a CPA that I realized how much I had missed out on. At Arthur Anderson, I flew for the first time to Chicago….
Rain, hail or shine the most important thing to keep a positive attitude and outlook. Throughout history some of the greatest minds, strongest athletes and most courageous artists overcame the most grueling life challenges thanks to their attitude and outlook. Here are some of their words of wisdom: 1. ‘It is our choices that show…
I was having my hair cut the other day when Joseph my barber said, “Michael – I’m going to get into property investing and I’m going to make a fortune because I’ve learned how to invest like the pros!” Each time I visit Joseph the conversation seems to revolve around property, but when I heard…
The lion’s share of your property’s value is in the land, therefore you should always buy houses rather than apartments. Have you heard that one before? It’s an oldie but a goodie and harks back to those days when everyone believed a house on a quarter-acre block would always be the most sought-after property. Generally…
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Did you know there’s much more to coffee than its energy-boosting properties? This infographic will highlight 15 interesting things you should know about caffeine – both good and bad: Source: http://www.designinfographics.com/health-infographics/15-things-you-should-know-about-caffeine
Many people blame a lack of available money in their bank account for their financial problems. It makes sense, doesn’t it? Money is the fundamental component of material wealth. But, the lack of money is not the problem. It’s merely the manifestation of a number of bad habits and bad beliefs that hold people back…
Not a day goes by without a headline about a victim being scammed and losing money. We are constantly warned about new scams and staying safe from cybercriminals. Scamwatch has no shortage of resources, too. So why are people still getting scammed, and sometimes spectacularly so? Scammers use sophisticated psychological techniques. They exploit our deepest…
Who makes better property investors – women or men? Up till now, the answer may have depended on who you asked (or what gender they were) but neuroscientists have uncovered evidence suggesting that, when the pressure is on, women bring unique strengths to decision-making and make less risky decisions under high-stress situations. Quoting separate neuroscience…
