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.
If you want to become a successful property investor you really need to understand the five levels of investing which is a model I’ve created to explain the progression most investors take in their path to developing financial freedom. Just to make things clear…this has nothing to do with your level of income. I’ve seen…
Australia has entered a new phase of the property cycle – the recovery phase, something that doesn’t happen very often. Markets have begun to shift and prices adjust at a time when many property owners are battling steep interest rate rises, high inflation, and low consumer sentiment. For example, the rising cost of living and…
As Australia’s population soars, living or investing in strata complexes has become an increasingly popular option for people of all ages and walks of life. It’s estimated that at least 16% of Australia’s population lives in strata-titled properties, with this figure expected to continue growing rapidly in the coming years. While strata living continues to…
Building a house in Australia home can be an exciting experience, but it is important to be aware of the many unexpected hidden costs of when building a house in Australia that can add up throughout the construction process. From the building design to council approval, the build itself to the fixtures and fittings, the…
Generation Alpha is poised to reshape the consumer landscape, wielding an unparalleled economic influence driven by their innate relationship with technology. As this generation matures, its economic footprint is projected to reach an astonishing US$5.46 trillion by 2029. This generation isn’t simply inheriting a digital world – they are being born into it. From their…
Buying a home is a major life experience, filled with excitement, happiness, and pride. But sometimes it can also be fraught with stress and fear, consuming too much of your precious time, money, and energy, particularly without the right professional guidance. Choosing the right property for your family comes down to knowing what you need,…
What’s ahead for apartment vacancy and rent? Well, new data from CBRE research found that median rents are expected to grow by $120/week (+26%) between 2023-2028, across 53 precincts in Australian capital cities. In fact, a number of precincts are likely to see mid/high 30% rental growth. It is also expected that capital city vacancy…
It’s happened again. The Reserve Bank has hiked interest rates in November, ending a four month reprieve for mortgage holders amid renewed fears that inflation is not falling fast enough. RBA govenor Michelle Bullock said on Tuesday that inflation is still too high, requiring action. “Inflation in Australia has passed its peak but is still…
While many Australians are keen to invest in property to secure their financial future, the statistics clearly show that most investors fail to achieve their goals. That may be because of the many market myths and misconceptions that mislead even seasoned investors. In today’s show Brett Warren, the National Director of Metropole Property Strategists, and…
The latest PropTrack Home Price Index revealed that the 2023 price upturn is firmly entrenched with home prices hitting fresh record highs in many markets in October. Clearly, price growth has accelerated since 2022. According to PropTrack’s data, in the year to October 2022, national home prices had risen just 0.19% after falling 3.68% from…
