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.
I’ve often said that any problem money you have can solve, isn’t really a problem, and maybe this is true for business and investment matters. That said, there are still lots of things money can’t buy. You’ll never look back on your life and wish you’d spent more time at work, or reminisce about all…
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Today I’m joined by Stuart Wemyss, a highly respected financial advisor and author who recently distilled everything he’s learned about property creation through wealth into what he calls the 4 Golden Rules of property investing. If you’ve been paying attention to the property market lately, you’ll know there’s no shortage of advice out there –…
After three relentless years of rent hikes that pushed many tenants to their financial limits, Australia’s rental market has finally hit pause. But make no mistake, this isn’t a sign that tenants are suddenly getting relief. It’s more like the market has reached its ceiling. According to Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, Dr Nicola…
If you’re involved in a property transaction, you shouldn’t have to worry about scammers circling like sharks. Yet new research from PEXA has revealed something deeply concerning: 97% of Australians who recently bought or intend to buy a property failed to spot the warning signs of a settlement scam. Think about that. Almost everyone thinks…
Bruce Lee showed us that strength isn’t determined by the size of the man; strength is determined by a man’s determination, dedication, motivation, and fearlessness. His lightning speed and strength amazed us and made him the most popular martial artist of all time. Bruce Lee’s words of wisdom made him larger than life. Here are…
There’s something about spring that breathes new life into the property market. As the weather warms and gardens come alive, so too does buyer and seller activity. And this year, the start of spring has truly delivered. According to Domain’s Market Insights report for September, auction clearance rates have climbed to their highest levels since…
Since 2004, I’ve been immersed in studying what to do and what not to do in order to become wealthy and avoid poverty. Thanks to my Rich Habits Study and my ongoing Rich Habits research, I’ve learned an enormous amount about what it takes to become wealthy. Here are the most important things I’ve learned about building wealth:…
For generations, Australians have proudly embraced the phrase “the lucky country.” It rolls off the tongue easily, evokes sunshine and freedom, and reassures us that somehow, no matter what happens, we’ll land on our feet. But when Donald Horne coined the phrase in 1964, he wasn’t congratulating us; he was warning us. He argued Australia’s…
Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind closed doors when it comes to money in relationships? We like to think love is built on trust, but for many Australians, finances are the last frontier of honesty. A new survey has revealed a startling truth: more than one in four Aussies are hiding financial…
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Let me ask you something—are you in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and wondering, “Is this it?” Maybe you’re juggling ageing parents, adult kids, and still trying to figure out where you fit in this next chapter of your life. Well, midlife isn’t a meltdown—it’s a moment of truth. And in today’s conversation with Louise…
