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.
The process of human change begins within us. We all have tremendous potential. We all desire good results from our efforts. Most of us are willing to work hard and pay the price that success and happiness demand. Each of us has the ability to put our unique human potential into action and to acquire the…
If you’ve ever felt that everyone around you seems to be a millionaire these days, you’re not imagining things. According to the latest UBS Global Wealth Report and reported by ABC news, Australia now boasts one of the highest concentrations of millionaires in the world, and much of that wealth is tied directly to property….
Every year, spring breathes new life into Australia’s property markets. It’s the season that shapes how the year closes and often sets the tone for the year ahead. New analysis from Domain indicates that recent cash rate cuts, boosted buyer confidence, and spending power are setting the stage for a supercharged spring selling season. The…
Here are some inspirational quotes by the highly successful entrepreneur Richard Branson to help stir you up and get you moving through the day … 1. “Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.” – Richard Branson 2. “Learn from failure. If you are an entrepreneur and your first venture…
Median house prices could soar by up to $154,000 by the end of 2026 as buyers pile in over the next year at a time of limited supply. Sydney’s median house price could jump by more than $150,000 over the next 15 months. Melbourne’s median house price may climb past the $1 million mark. Perth,…
In a year where interest rates, inflation, and global uncertainty have dominated the headlines, Australian property sellers have still managed to walk away smiling. The latest Domain Profit and Loss Report shows that, for most owners, 2025 has been a year of crystallising significant equity gains, particularly for those who’ve held their properties for the…
Two-thirds of property investors make the mistake of buying in their own backyard. Now we know that most property investors never achieve the financial freedom they’re looking for. Of the 2.1 million property investors in Australia, 1.9 million never get past their first or second property while only around 20,000 investors around Australia own 6…
Australia’s housing market isn’t just about affordability, wealth creation, or investment returns. Believe it or not, it’s also quietly reshaping some of the most personal aspects of our lives: love, relationships, marriage, and family stability. We’ve long discussed how demographics influence housing. But what’s less often recognised is how housing costs, in turn, influence our…
Do you know the 15 common myths that are killing the wealth potential of the average Australian property investor? A few days ago I explained how despite us living in a land of plenty, the sad reality is that the majority of Australians will never achieve financial freedom. Yet, on the other hand, a small…
It’s been a dynamic month across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with fresh data from Cotality’s August Cordell Construction Monthly revealing a surge in project activity, and some compelling signals for homebuilders and investors alike. In Sydney, there has been a strong uptick in mixed-use developments. The $105 million Elizabeth Street project and the $99.6 million…
