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.
As the fabric of Australian neighbourhoods transforms, the influence of LGBTQ+ communities on the real estate market offers a fascinating lesson in economics, equality, and empowerment. Properties in areas with high LGBTQ+ populations are increasingly becoming locations of strong property price growth, outperforming other locations in various aspects. What’s driving this growth? Cultural Vibrancy and…
When we talk about success, we often focus on hard work, talent, and determination. These are undeniably crucial elements, but as Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of all time, pointed out, there’s another factor that plays an equally important, if not more significant, role: luck. Buffett’s concept, which he famously refers to…
I’ve got a confession: I’m a terrible property investor. At least, that’s what conventional wisdom would tell you. You see, I’ve committed the ultimate sin in property circles: I’ve sold properties. Not just once, but multiple times. And to make matters worse, I’ve even told other people it’s OK to do the same. According to…
Imagine this: you’ve built a career, perhaps even become an expert in your field, and yet in the next 10 or 15 years, you will find yourself doing something entirely different. Not just working for a new boss or switching companies, but stepping into a completely new career. That’s not science fiction, it’s the forecast…
While homes along Sydney’s Metro line carry a substantial premium, a year after the opening, growth in housing values along Sydney’s Phase 2 metro has generally lagged the broader Sydney region, according to a recent Cotality analysis. Cotality researchers undertook a spatial analysis of housing values along the Sydney Metro line, defining primary catchment areas as within…
Want the real secret to success? Not the kind that sells in 30-second soundbites or flashy headlines. I mean the real, gritty, behind-the-scenes truth that separates those who consistently win, whether in business, investing, parenting, sport, or life, from those who don’t. Because here’s the thing… Over my decades in business, property, and personal development,…
The Australian property market is on the move. After a few years of uncertainty, highlighted by headlines about falling prices and interest rate hikes that made buyers nervous, we turned the corner last year, and property values have been rising ever since. With the Reserve Bank having dropped interest rates three times already this year,…
Australia’s property market is full of contradictions. While affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing buyers, the so-called “affordable end” of the market is actually outperforming. Australia’s most affordable housing is experiencing significantly stronger price growth than typical properties, according to Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White. The trend is consistent across most…
![[PODCAST] Will Interest Rates Ever Fall Again? The Big Picture Podcast with Ken Raiss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/723-Interest_Rates_Fall_Again-KR-Youtube-cover-270x200.jpg)
Everyone was banking on another interest rate cut this year – but what if it never comes? In this month’ Big Picture Podcast, Ken Raiss and I will unpack why the economy is running hotter than expected, and what that means for rates, housing, and your mortgage. We also explain how the Bank of Mum…
Don’t expect a rate cut any time soon. The latest CPI figures have put a pin in that. The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator rose 3.0% in August, up from 2.8% in the previous month, to the highest level since July 2024. This figure suggests there is meaningfully more inflation pressure in the domestic…
