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Brace yourself. New modelling by PropTrack suggests that Australia is on the cusp of a property divide, with values in many suburbs poised to double by 2030 if recent trends continue, while other locations are likely to stagnate or decline. I know this sounds dramatic, but if the research highlighted in realestate.com.au is correct, this…
A property investor is, by definition, someone who purchases property with the intention of making an income or a profit. But with less than 50% of investors sticking it out for more than 5 years and around 92% never owning more than 1 or 2 properties, there is enough evidence to indicate that being successful…
There’s been a dramatic shift in Australia’s mortgage market over the last year, and if you’re a strategic investor, it’s worth paying attention. According to the latest data from Money.com.au, we’ve just witnessed a record-breaking year for investor loans, with over 205,000 new loans issued nationally. That’s a 9% year-on-year increase, surpassing the previous peak…
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What if the biggest obstacle between you and the life you want isn’t the market, the economy or your upbringing… but your programming? What if your money habits, your emotional reactions and even your results as a property investor are simply the byproducts of a mindset you inherited rather than chose? And what if you…
Depending on who you believe, Australian dwelling values rose by just under 9 % last year. That made 2025 the strongest annual result since 2021, helped along by modest interest rate cuts and the Federal Government’s expanded first home buyer schemes in the second half of the year. As always, the averages hid a wide…
It’s always fascinating to look forward a decade and imagine what Australia’s property markets might look like. Of course, we can’t predict the future with precision, but we can look at the big demographic, social and economic trends already in motion today. And when you connect the dots — population growth, the passing of wealth…
For as long as most Australians can remember, rising property values have been seen as a good thing. Something to aspire to. A source of security. A sign of success. When your home is worth more today than it was last year, you feel a little wealthier. Banks are more willing to lend. You might…
Success, as with most things, starts with attitude. When you’re struggling, a small burst of inspiration can make a huge difference. Here are 20 quotes about success to inspire you to keep pushing forward and achieve your dreams … “Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now…
Many people struggle with working out how to invest their money. Do they upgrade their home, contribute more to super, buy an investment property, invest in the share market, or something else? In fact, this common challenge was the reason that I decided to write my book, Investopoly. I knew that if people understood the…
If you’ve been wondering who’s really driving Australia’s property market right now, the latest lending figures give us a very clear answer. First home buyers are making a comeback. But here’s the twist… they’re coming back armed with bigger loans than ever before, in a market where investors are also doubling down and refinancing activity…
