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.
There’s an easy way to save the government up to $20 billion annually. Just slug greedy, rich property investors by reforming negative gearing and capital gains tax and it won’t increase rents for tenants or hurt mum and dad investors a bit. Really?? Nothing new about this…negative gearing has been a hot topic in Australia…
The most successful property investors have a number of tools in their landlord kit bags. One of the most important of them all is using professional property managers to do the heavy lifting for them. That’s because, to create significant wealth, investors not only need to be strategic with their property purchases, but they also…
This Chinese New Year ushers in the year of the Snake, and according to the Chinese Zodiac, this is likely to be a year of transformation and growth, where you may face challenges in your career and finances. Being optimistic and adaptable will help overcome these setbacks. For property investors, strategic investments for long-term growth…
Australia’s housing affordability has become an increasingly pressing issue, that will surely remain in the news as the federal election looms. Recent data highlighted the significant challenges facing prospective home buyers. In early 2024, the median house price surged to 8.6 times the median gross disposable household income, a significant increase from 4.9 times in…
In today’s ever-changing property market, it’s never been easier to get lost in the sea of conflicting opinions. If you scroll through social media or attend a property webinar, you’ll find a new wave of so-called “experts” and buyers’ agents focusing more on their social media presence than actual expertise. But here’s the problem—many of…
Think you know Australia? Think again! Beyond the stunning coastlines and bustling city life lies a land brimming with intriguing economic quirks, surprising demographic trends, and a property market that can turn heads around the globe. So, for Australia Day, let’s look at 12 fun facts that reveal the hidden dimensions of Australia’s wealth, housing,…
If Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, were eyeing the Melbourne residential property market today, he’d likely see an opportunity where others might see uncertainty. Known for his timeless investment principles, Buffett’s wisdom is surprisingly applicable to Melbourne’s current real estate landscape. Melbourne’s market has underperformed recently, which might be making some investors nervous, but…
Have you ever noticed how good we are at doing what doesn’t work? For some (OK, for me), it’s with our diet. For others, it’s relationships. For many Australians, it’s how they handle their finances. It’s interesting how otherwise intelligent people behave so foolishly and keep on doing what hasn’t worked for years. It’s like…
Being rich is really about two things: Accumulating Wealth and Keeping the Wealth You’ve Accumulated When you study rich people like I have, particularly the self-made rich, you hear a lot of very inspirational stories about how ordinary individuals accumulated their wealth. It’s clear to me that the worse the circumstances, the more important it…
What’s ahead for 2025? As 2025 begins, it’s clear that demographic shifts are going to create ripples that will impact our housing markets, the workforce, Australia’s infrastructure, and even how we define affordability in our cities. These trends aren’t just interesting statistics. They are the foundation upon which investment strategies, business decisions, and government policies…
