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Why is it that another year is now behind us, and so many smart, capable Australians still feel frustrated about their financial progress? It’s not because they lack intelligence. It’s not because the market “wasn’t right”. And it’s certainly not because “property doesn’t work anymore”. More often, it’s because we tell ourselves stories that feel…
To help you in making this a great year, I’d like to share with you the importance of having a growth mindset. I want you to think back…way back in time. Go back to the days when you were a child. You there? Now, I want you to think about what you didn’t know as…
About this time each year it’s customary for those of us in the property industry to peer into the future in an attempt to predict what’s ahead for our housing markets. While making such forecasts is not an exact science, I can safely make five predictions I am certain will be true for 2026. 1….
It takes a lot of time and research to buy the right investment property for your portfolio, not to mention the added stress of questioning if the seller has disclosed information that may affect the sale price or whether they have tried to ‘pull the wool over your eyes’. Fortunately, for buyers, there is a…
I was listening to Morgan Housel’s podcast recently (which I highly recommend by the way), and he said something along the lines of “Once you define your investment philosophy, you won’t be distracted by any noise that doesn’t align with it.” It really resonated with me. Success with investing is more about avoiding mistakes than…
There are two schools of thought that people fall into. Each school of thought was programmed into you by your parents, teachers, mentors or your environment. One school of thought leads to poverty and the other to wealth: Poverty School of Thought: I Am Not Responsible for My Life Circumstances – AKA Victim Mindset Wealth…
What really drives property prices in Australia? Ask 10 people and you’ll get 12 opinions, most shaped by headlines, hip-pocket pressure, or political spin. But property markets don’t run on noise. They’re powered by a complex web of economic levers, social trends, and psychological triggers. We are now at the beginning of a new year…
When you first take the plunge into property investing, there are some obvious questions you’ve probably asked yourself. In fact, you may have even turned to some of the more experienced investors around you for tips and advice. Questions like: “What state or suburb should I buy in?” and “Should I buy a home or…
When it comes to happiness, some things will make people happier than others. The same is true for success, which is unique to every individual. Some people will define success through business acumen and achievement, while others search for satisfying relationships on their path to a successful life. Likewise, happiness can be derived from a…
Did you catch the first 2 parts of these amazing money lessons from Morgan Housel, author of the Psychology of Money, whose blogs regularly appear on the Collaborative Fund? If not, please read them here: Part 1 Part 2 And today, we continue further with another 13 lessons from this inspirational author. 1. A good…
