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.
Wealth creation is not a mystery reserved for the lucky few. Based on my Rich Habits research, which studied 233 wealthy individuals and 128 people living in poverty over five years, I’ve distilled ten laws that self-made millionaires follow to build lasting wealth. These laws, drawn from my findings and insights shared in articles for…
The Build to Rent (BTR) sector in Australia is an emerging housing model where developers build large residential complexes and retain ownership to rent out units. Our federal government is supporting it in the aim of addressing Australia’s housing shortage by increasing the supply of rental housing, offering residents long-term tenure, and providing institutional investors…
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If you spend five minutes talking to a Gen Z, you could walk away feeling pretty gloomy. They’ll tell you the world is burning, wars are endless, work is meaningless, and of course, that housing is forever out of reach. And on the surface, they’ve got a point — affordability is at record lows, and…
Once upon a time, Australians would chat over the fence, borrow sugar from their neighbours without hesitation, and keep an eye out for each other’s kids. But according to the Real Neighbours Report 2025, those days may be numbered, and as property investors, we’d be unwise to ignore the implications. We’ve often talked about the…
Australians are now paying the highest average rate of income tax in more than two decades, raising concerns too much of the tax burden may be falling on Australian workers in their prime. That’s according to the latest annual report from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey, released today. I am…
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 in…
Trusts have long been one of the most powerful tools available to property investors. Used properly, they can protect your assets, help with estate planning, and provide flexibility in managing your growing wealth. But used poorly – or set up for the wrong reasons – they can quickly turn into financial handcuffs rather than a…
There’s a well-worn saying in property circles: buy near transport and you’ll do well. But the latest research from Domain on Sydney’s Metro Northwest reminds us that while proximity does pay, it pays unevenly, and often earlier than most investors realise. Domain’s Senior Economist, Dr Joel Bowman, explains it: “Transport infrastructure reshapes local housing markets,…
The late Jim Rohn was a gifted storyteller with dynamic delivery and thought-provoking substance. His philosophy was an important influence on me, so here’s another collection of his quotes to infuse your week with some inspiration: 1. If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn’t need the motivation to speed him up. What he needs…
Gambling has long been a favourite pastime for Aussies and according to a report from Gambling Statistics Australia, we spend an average of $1.9 billion on lotto every year. Of the 6.8 million Australians who like to take a punt, about 76% of them play the lottery. Who is buying all these tickets? When you do…
