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.
Heritage conservation has been blamed for making the housing crisis worse by standing in the way of new, higher-density housing. But protecting heritage and increasing housing should be complementary objectives. Heritage suffers when not enjoyed by our growing communities. Housing suffers when not shaped by our communal heritage. YIMBYs and NIMBYs are usually on opposing…
If you’re thinking of selling your home this year you’d be keen to get the best price and not drag out the emotional selling process. A number of years ago, leading real estate agent Matt Steinwede shared 10 tips for owners thinking of selling their homes. These are just as relevant today as they were back…
Cross-collateralisation is an important loan structuring issue of which many property investors are not aware. Knowing the implications of cross-collateralisation is crucial to developing a long-term property investment portfolio. What is cross-collateralisation? Cross-collateralisation occurs when more than one property is used to secure a loan or multiple loans. For example, a person owns Property A and wants…
Courage is admired by so many because it is possessed by so few. Living a brave life means not letting fear or uncertainty prevent you from pursuing your dreams. You gain the courage to pursue your dreams when those dreams become crystal clear. You need to be able to see exactly what it is you…
You make decisions all the time. Most are small. However, some are really big: they have ramifications for years or even decades. In your final moments, you might well think back on these decisions — and some you may regret. Part of what makes big decisions so significant is how rare they are. You don’t…
Australia’s property market is moving onto the next phase of the cycle, but issues with scarce supply continue to strain the market. It’s not good news then that new data has revealed that homeowners are holding onto their properties for longer than ever before, only exacerbating an already tight market. A recent analysis of PropTrack…
The labour force figures came in soft for September, with employment up only very modestly, by +6,700. This did come off the back of some volatile numbers in recent months – seasonal adjustments have been a bit thrown off by shifts in school holidays – so it’s a bit easier to look at a 3-month…
There are over 2.88 billion dollars worth of tax deductions that investors are leaving on the table. With a little knowledge and planning in the lead-up to June 30, there are key decisions that investors can make today that will pay dividends when they meet with their accountant in July. Here are 5 tips to…
Do you know that all-too-familiar fear that comes with receiving a monthly bill? Do you open it with trepidation, not knowing if your budget (or lack thereof) will allow for easy, pain-free payment… or will you have to scrounge and save to find the money on time? If this feeling sounds familiar, you’re definitely not…
Which Victoria suburbs are next to boom? Well, according to REA Insights, Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula has been identified as the Melbourne suburb to watch, with its beachside lifestyle, relative affordability and proximity to the city proving a winning formula with families. Its top features include pristine beaches and close proximity to Melbourne. According…
