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.
Setting the right budget for a property purchase, be it a home or investment, is a very important financial decision. If your budget is too conservative, you risk missing out on potential capital growth or settling for a property that does not meet all your lifestyle needs. On the other hand, if you overspend and…
We all want to buy our new home or investment property at the lowest price possible. Or at least get good value for our money. And of course, the vendor wants the most he can get for his property, especially in today’s market where property values are strong. Yet you now know that the asking…
If you want to understand what’s happening in our housing markets around Australia, Domain has just released its latest house price report. The report revealed that Australia’s housing upswing has broadened. After a patchy 2024, every capital posted quarterly gains for both houses and units – for the first time in four years and two years, respectively…
For years, we’ve heard the story: as Australians age they’ll downsize, trading big family homes for something smaller, more manageable, and more appropriate for their golden years. That should, in theory, free up housing stock for younger families and smooth generational transitions in the property market. But it’s not playing out that way. Despite many…
Some data providers are claiming that data driven AI programs enable them to predict the future of property markets with great accuracy, but in my mind there are huge risks when it comes to using AI to make property predictions. AI works by copying human intelligence using algorithms that analyse large amounts of data, identify…
Warren Buffett is famous for his wit, and will likely go down in history as one of the most quotable and influential investors of all time. To give you some inspiration for this new decade, this week we’ve be running a series of 5 infographics highlighting Warren Buffett’s successes and failures so we can learn…
Warren Buffett’s investing track record is nearly impeccable. Over his lifetime, Buffett has built Berkshire Hathaway into one of the biggest companies in American history, amassed a personal fortune of over $160 billion, and earned acclaim as one of the world’s foremost philanthropists. But in a 80-year career, it’s no surprise that even Buffett has…
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If you’re interested in property you’ve probably noticed it’s a confusing time out there . Interest rates are falling, but there are mixed messages about how many rate cuts we are going to get. Population growth is surging, but we’re not building enough homes. The media is full of mixed messages, and many would-be investors…
Most people don’t negotiate every day. But in real estate, negotiation can mean the difference between a great deal and an expensive mistake. Picture this: you’ve finally found a property that ticks all the boxes. It suits your goals, fits your strategy, and you’re ready to make your move. But now comes the tricky part,…
Most people know Berkshire Hathaway as the massive conglomerate that serves as the investment vehicle for Warren Buffett’s $80 billion fortune. However, far fewer people know what this giant does, and how it actually makes its money! To give you some inspiration for this new decade, this week we’ve be running a series of 5…
