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Australia’s housing market has kicked into a higher gear, and this time, it’s not just a few cities leading the charge. Across the nation, property values are climbing at a pace we haven’t seen in years, with houses and units both breaking records. According to Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics: “Australia’s…
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Have you ever felt like the classic Aussie dream – you know, owning your home, maybe a few investment properties, and creating a secure future for your family – is getting harder to reach? You’re not alone. Today, I’m joined by Mark Matson – a renowned American entrepreneur, wealth educator, and author of Experiencing the…
Australia’s housing market just got another warning signal, and it’s one we can’t afford to ignore. While property prices are rising and demand remains strong, new housing approvals are falling sharply, hinting at growing pressure in an already stretched housing system. According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures, total dwelling approvals dropped…
Once a symbol of prestige, a million-dollar price tag is becoming more common as rising values push more Australian suburbs into the seven-figure club. Cotality’s latest Million Dollar Market report analysed 4,844 markets (3,514 houses and 1,330 units) across the country and found that one in three (34.1%) recorded a median house or unit value…
There’s an old fable about Christopher Columbus I’ve always loved. In 1493, fresh off his first voyage to the Americas, Columbus sat at a celebratory dinner with Spanish nobles. But instead of praising his achievement, they downplayed it. “Anyone could have sailed west and found land,” they scoffed. “You just happened to get there first.”…
I’ve often said that wealth isn’t just about how much you make – it’s about how much you keep. And when it comes to passing on that wealth to the next generation, a well-structured estate plan can mean the difference between preserving your legacy or watching it disappear through tax or family disputes. One of…
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to swipe a card but how hard it feels to pay it off? For many Australians, credit cards are less of a convenience and more of a trap. And according to new research from Finder, this is a growing concern that could keep millions of households stuck…
J.K Rowling went from being on welfare to being a multi-millionaire in five years. She never forgot where she came from and has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to charities as a result, actively supporting numerous organizations and establishing her own children’s foundation. Here’s some of her quotes which I hope will inspire you…
When most people think of identity theft, they imagine vulnerable seniors being tricked over the phone or tech-savvy scammers preying on the young. But the reality is very different, and far more unsettling. A new study has revealed that the group most likely to be victims of identity fraud in Australia isn’t the elderly or…
Over the last 50 years in property, I’ve seen this play out time and time again… The real fortunes in property aren’t made during the boom. They’re made before the main property boom by investors who recognise the signs, trust the process, and have the courage to act while everyone else is sitting on their…
