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.
In 2007, laws changed to allow SMSFs to borrow for property investments if they met specific compliance rules. This led to a surge in super-funded property investments from 2007 to 2017, totalling around $45 billion. However, major banks withdrew SMSF borrowing products between 2017 and 2018 and super contribution rules were tightened, making this strategy…
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…
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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
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…
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…
The Christmas tree is a modern invention. It is a largely secular symbol, having no basis in the Bible. There are many trees in the Bible, from the Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life in Genesis to the reference to Christ’s cross as a “tree” in Acts. But there is no Christmas tree….
Are you trying to build enough cashflow so one day you can exit the Rat Race? Spruikers everywhere are using this to lure in many unsuspecting victims, we see it all around us from Facebook to Instagram and beyond. In reality, there is only usually one person who achieves this cashflow dream and that is…
