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.
People have enjoyed the companionship of animals for thousands of years, but can we protect their futures by leaving them property in our wills? Around two-thirds of Australian homes have a pet of some sort. Not only do dogs and cats protect our homes from unwelcome visitors, but they also provide fun, and friendship and…
In today’s episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, I’m joined by independent financial advisor Stuart Wemyss, and we tackle the great debate in property investment – the significance of rental yields versus capital growth. Stuart’s insights, backed by years of experience and knowledge of Australia’s property market, guide us through this complex topic. We uncover…
If you’re like many Australians, you’re probably wondering what’s ahead for our property markets in 2024. Clearly, inflation will be with us longer and interest rates will remain higher than we were hoping for, so what does this mean for your property investment plans? Watch this special Masterclass as Dr. Andrew Wilson and I discuss:…
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The world’s population has doubled in size over the last 50 years. In 2022, we reached the mark of 8 billion living on Earth. According to UN estimates, by July 2023, all the people in the world numbered 8,045,311,447. In this map, we use population estimates from the United Nations Population Division to illustrate the world’s population as…
The job of being a tenant should be simple, but as with all things that involve human beings, it often isn’t. If every tenant knew these ten things, life would be a little happier for everyone. 1. Paying rent on time is very important This isn’t because landlords are greedy – it’s because landlords rely…
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Here is a little nostalgia hit for you. The infographic below shows the most popular toys from 1963 – 2013. Take a look and see if you recognise a birthday present or two! Source: Abbey Ryan Design
There are several mistakes that I regularly see property investors make. From emotional investing to failing to mitigate risk or even failing to get the right advice, many property investment mistakes cost a lot of money, time, and stress and can even hijack your investment success. Having helped hundreds of property investors with their property…
How much has Sydney changed since the first settlers arrived on 26th January 1788? Well, since then, Sydney has developed into one of the world’s largest, most cosmopolitan cities, with a population of over 5 million and a unique mix of Aboriginal, British, Asian, and European cultural influences. To get a better understanding of how…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my many years of business, it’s that change is the one constant. Just when you think things are settled, something will happen to upset the apple cart. Investors and entrepreneurs may think this is only happening to them, and that it’s their bad luck. It’s not. It’s the…
I’m going to assume for a minute that you’re one of the millions of people who have a recurrently frustrating relationship with spending. It probably starts with a commitment to sticking to your budget, and you do for a few days. Then, despite your resolve, you break down, pull out the credit card and do…
