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.
What’s next for Australia’s housing market? As we step into 2025, many Australians are asking how the property market will evolve amidst shifting economic tides. With interest rates, population growth, and housing supply under the spotlight, understanding the key forces at play is essential for homeowners, investors, and policymakers alike. Cameron Kusher, Director of Economic…
Is the rental crisis finally easing, or is this just a temporary pause? If you’ve been keeping an eye on the rental market—or trying to find a place to live—you’ll know that the past few years have been exceptionally tough for renters. Surging rents, scarce availability, and intense competition have defined the landscape. But now,…
This week is part 2 of our 3-part series on The Seasons of Life. In Part One of the series, I stated: a) That life is about constant, predictable patterns of change. b) For all of us, the only constant factor is our feelings and attitudes toward life. c) We as human beings have the power…
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It’s a popular catchphrase among politicians and policymakers: “Build more apartments, and we’ll solve the housing crisis.” It sounds simple—almost too simple. And that’s because it is! The idea that just increasing supply, particularly through apartment construction, will make housing affordable fails to grasp the true complexities of Australia’s housing market. In reality, building more…
Have you ever wondered what really drives our housing markets? Put simply…the dynamics of Australia’s property market are intricately tied to buyer and seller sentiment, influencing not just the number of listings and transactions but also property price trends. In fact, the latest realestate.com.au Residential Audience Pulse Survey provided insights into current market sentiment, highlighting…
Money regrets – we all have some. We’ve all made financial decisions we would ‘undo’ given half a chance. It might be the under-performing property we wished we’d passed on or that great property we wish we had really chased. Given how important financial skills are to navigating life, and the fact that schools don’t…
It is virtually impossible to become successful with a negative mindset. Negativity puts the emotional centres of the brain in control while shutting down the logical/analytical centres of the brain. When you make decisions using the emotional centers of the brain, those decisions are always bad decisions. And decisions made out of Fear, are always…
If you’re feeling uncertain about the property market right now, you’re not alone. Many property investors I speak with are in the same boat – bombarded by conflicting information and unsure about the next steps. The challenges you’re facing are real, but they don’t have to hold you back. Here are some common obstacles you…
Large companies paid the Australian government a record A$100 billion in tax in the last year, a 17% increase on the previous year. But, over the same period, there were still 31% of large companies, operating here but not paying any tax. The Australian Taxation Office’s annual corporate tax transparency report released last week includes…
The market has moved on to the next phase of the property cycle. This means both buyers and sellers both need to adjust their strategies to be successful. So here are some tips to help no matter which side of a property transaction you find yourself on: 5 top tips for buyers 1. Be prepared Even though…
