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 there’s one clear lesson to take from the market chaos of the last few months, it’s the enduring value of long-term thinking. For the last 90 days or longer, we’ve been handed a masterclass in why reacting to short-term noise rarely pays off, especially in property. Headlines have swung from doom to boom and…
Quarterly growth in combined regional dwelling values continues to outperform the capitals, however, the performance gap has narrowed since the start of the year, according to the latest Cotality Regional Market Update. The data shows regional dwelling values rose 1.5% in the three months to April, outpacing the 1.0% quarterly rise in the combined capital…
As the fabric of Australian neighbourhoods transforms, the influence of LGBTQ+ communities on the real estate market offers a fascinating lesson in economics, equality, and empowerment. Properties in areas with high LGBTQ+ populations are increasingly becoming locations of strong property price growth, outperforming other locations in various aspects. What’s driving this growth? Cultural Vibrancy and…
Ok – it’s time to review the goals and resolutions we made in January. What is that saying about the best-laid plans? Planning is one thing, but on its own is really pretty ineffective. If you think about it, I can plan to take a nice holiday but unless I get on the plane, the…
Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. “Sydney’s too expensive.””You’ve missed the boat.””Now’s not the time to invest.” These are just a few of the myths floating around dinner tables and social media feeds. But here’s the truth: in every market cycle, there are opportunities—if you know where…
Imagine inviting thousands of people to a party… but forgetting to organise enough food, chairs, or bathrooms. That’s essentially what Australia is doing by ramping up migration while failing to plan for the housing and infrastructure to support it. The conversation around our housing crisis is often framed around interest rates, investors, or planning delays….
There’s been a lot of noise lately suggesting that property investors are raking it in thanks to soaring rents. But when you look past the headlines and dig into the data, a very different picture emerges. According to the 2024 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey, nearly two-thirds (65%) of property investors are currently experiencing negative…
Do you know what is so interesting about success? When I look at people around me who are ultra-successful — I mean, whether it’s in their business, their investments, with money, or in their physical health or maybe it’s in their relationships —it’s not that they’re any smarter. It’s not that they’re any more talented….
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate…
Why invest in property? There are lots of ways to make money and some people would argue that real estate investing isn’t really that easy.
But if you follow a proven formula it’s simple
