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.
Here’s a group of quotes that should inspire and motivate you in the week ahead. Enjoy… 1. “What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill 2. “A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.” — Billie Jean King 4. “If you live long enough,…
Investing in property isn’t as straightforward as you might think, and if you don’t do it right, it could end up costing you a fortune. I always say: “Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your property investment decisions.” In fact, of all the common mistakes property investors make, this is where most…
Buying or selling a home has always been a high-stakes, high-pressure event. The paperwork, the deadlines, the hundreds of thousands, sometimes millions of dollars changing hands. But what most people don’t realise is that those exact conditions also create the perfect hunting ground for cybercriminals. And now, because of artificial intelligence, property scams are becoming…
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the mixed messages about property? One “expert” says the market is booming. Another predicts a crash. Interest rates, inflation, population growth – it can all feel confusing. And yet, some investors seem to consistently make money, cycle after cycle. What do they know that most don’t? They stick…
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has unveiled a new cap on high debt-to-income (DTI) lending – a move designed to keep a lid on riskier borrowing as the housing market gathers price momentum, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. From February 1, 2026, banks will be restricted to issuing no more than 20% of new…
Picture this – it’s 2045. You’re walking through a museum with your grandkids, and instead of staring at ancient artifacts or dinosaur fossils, they’re peering into glass cases displaying remote controls, petrol pumps, plastic packaging, and car keys. They’ll look up at you in disbelief and ask, “Did you really use these?” You’ll smile, remembering…
What are the Capital Gains Tax implications when you move out of your home, rent it out, and then sell it? I love receiving questions from our readers -Victor sent in this one: “I moved out of my principal place of residence, which I’ve been in for seven years, and then rented it out for three years. …
Annual inflation rose to a 16-month high of 3.8% in October, adding to pressure on the government as it seeks to make savings across the public sector. When governments, whether Commonwealth, state or local, increase spending it adds to inflation. Opinions differ on whether Commonwealth spending makes a significant difference. Opposition finance spokesperson Jane Hume…
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Have you ever looked at a successful property investor and thought – they just got lucky? They bought at the right time, in the right suburb, and everything seemed to go their way. But here’s the truth: most successful investors don’t wait for luck – they create it. In today’s show, I’m joined by Brett…
Are you confident about your financial future? Most Australians aren’t — and that’s a problem. Because the truth is, your financial future isn’t determined by luck, government policy, or market conditions. It’s determined by you — by the decisions you make today. And yet, despite this, millions of Australians are sleepwalking toward a future where…
