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.
Home prices reached a record high, rising 0.3% in July and 4.9% in the past year, according to Proptrack. Australia’s median home price hit a new record high in July, but the pace of growth slowed over the month. The median price of a house is now sitting at $915,000 nationally, with the median unit…
There’s a quiet financial undercurrent running through many Australian households – one that isn’t being talked about enough. According to fresh research by Finder, over 8.8 million Australians – two in every five adults – are banking on an inheritance to improve their financial future. Some are even depending on it. Yes, you read that…
Whether you’re building your dream home or a smart investment, the latest property design trends from Mirvac’s Property Choices survey offer valuable insights into what’s in demand for 2025. According to the survey, the modern homeowner isn’t just looking for a house – they want a space that adapts to their lifestyle. High ceilings, quality…
Why not learn from the best? There’s a reason Warren Buffett is one of the most frequently quoted investors around. He’s s a true genius as he is able to simplify complex ideas into quotes that will stand the test of time. So here are 25 of his best takes on investing, success, and life…
Have you ever wondered what leads to the ups and downs of our property cycle? Well…when we delve into the realm of investment markets, we’re navigating a sea guided not just by numbers and data, but largely by human psychology. And yes, those ever-oscillating curves of booms and downturns that shape our financial landscape are…
In my book, Investopoly, I outlined 8 investing rules that if followed, will help you build wealth and avoid making costly mistakes. These 8 rules are evidence-based which I have refined over the past 20+ years. Rule number one is; to play the long game. Arguably, it’s the most important rule because I’ve observed that this is…
What’s really happening with property prices right now? Every month, investors, homeowners, and would-be buyers turn to the latest median property price data, hoping to make sense of what’s happening in our housing markets. And while the numbers give us important clues, they don’t tell the full story. Australia’s property markets are being pulled in…
Have you ever considered jumping into the latest property market hotspot to “make a killing” or whether it might actually be a misstep? In my mind, this popular strategy might not be as golden as it seems. Over the years the wealth strategists at Metropole have always recommended the type of property investment strategy that…
A century ago, Australians were still recovering from World War I. There was no television, no supermarkets, and no suburbs as we know them today. People lived closer to the city because that’s where all the jobs were. Most women stayed at home, the average household had several children, and migration was largely from the…
Have you thought about investing in commercial property? You’re not alone — faced with the prospect of more moderate returns from their residential property investments, many investors are considering this as an alternative. By this, I mean offices, shops or warehouses. Some investors are looking for diversification in their investment portfolios; others are looking for…
