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 great Australian dream of a house on a quarter-acre block is slowly giving way to something different – courtyards replacing backyards, and townhouses replacing detached homes. New data from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) shows that gentle density – housing like townhouses, terraces, and duplexes – is becoming more common across our cities. HIA’s…
One of the most common questions I get asked is “When should I buy my next (or first) investment property?” But that question is pretty much like asking “How long is a piece of string?” There are a lot of variables to consider. It’s true, being a savvy investor is about timing. However, instead of…
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If you’ve ever tried running a business—or even building a property portfolio—with your partner, you’ll know it can be both incredibly rewarding and, at times, incredibly stressful. The kitchen table becomes a boardroom, the bedroom becomes an office, and before you know it, every day feels like Groundhog Day. But it doesn’t have to be…
What if I told you that nearly half the cost of your next property isn’t the bricks, the land, or even the builder — but taxes? That’s the hidden truth behind Australia’s housing market, and it’s crippling wealth creation for investors and homeowners alike. Residential property may be the cornerstone of financial security for many…
Are you planning to sell your home this year? I bet you want the best price you can get, bit it’s no easy task to set the price for your home, which is probably your most valuable asset. It is likely you will think your home is worth a mint and the estate agent will…
When it comes to property investment in Australia, there’s no shortage of information available about how budding investors can ensure success. And while learning how to invest in property is vital for all newcomers, understanding the pitfalls to avoid should also be a priority from day one. As we have seen over the last few…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate in…
Have you ever wondered how much tax will you pay in your lifetime? If you’re like the average Australian worker earning $120,000 a year, you might guess a few hundred thousand. But what if I told you the true figure is over $2 million? Yes, that’s right – if you simply earn your salary, pay…
Many investors I know got started by reading one of Robert Kiyosaki’s books. I know I learned a lot from him. While his property investment concepts don’t necessarily translate well to Australia, there are many other financial lessons I learned from him years ago. I also enjoy reading Kiyosaki’s quotes. Here are some of my…
Spring has always been the season that reinvigorates Australia’s property markets. It’s the time of year when listings surge, buyers come out in force, and competition intensifies. But beyond the headlines, spring also reveals something far more telling: what Australians are actually searching for in a home. And this year, Domain’s data shows that buyers…
