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Have you ever wondered what the most common major problems are in life? I have. I spent 15 years studying the rich and the poor (Rich Habits Study) and found that there were 12 frequent big problems almost everyone has to contend with: Health Problems Financial Problems Family Problems Neighbour Problems Home Ownership Problems Car…
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The property market has just taken an interesting turn. After a strong run, we’re now seeing signs that higher interest rates, affordability pressures and buyer uncertainty are starting to bite. But as always, the headline numbers don’t tell the full story. Some markets are slowing, some are still showing resilience, and underneath it all we…
After a remarkable run-up in property values over recent years, Australia’s housing market is showing clear signs of moderation Home prices nationally were flat in May, after a modest decline in April, according to the latest PropTrack data. Home price growth has clearly stalled as the effects of this year’s consecutive rate hikes flow through….
Want to avoid the taxman rejecting your claim? Even worse, do you want to prevent the taxman from digging deeper and auditing your affairs? The Australian Taxation Office has a lot of information on its website to help property investors. Whether you use a tax agent or choose to lodge your tax return yourself, the…
Cotality’s national Home Value Index was flat in May, with the housing cycle continuing to weaken across most markets. Beneath the flat national result, Sydney and Melbourne are leading the downturn, with dwelling values falling by 0.9% and 0.8% respectively in May, to be 2.1% and 2.9% below their cyclical highs in November last year….
Australia has never had a death tax. We’ve long prided ourselves on that, and many Australians have structured their estates carefully, knowing their wealth could pass to the next generation without the government taking a cut simply because they died. But buried in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ 2026-27 Budget are changes that estate planning lawyers and…
Everyone’s been talking about what the federal budget means for property investors, and what it might do to house prices and affordability. But very few people are asking what it means for the millions of Australians who rent. Renters have been largely invisible in this conversation, and that’s a problem, because they’re the ones who…
There’s a lot we can learn from the late, great Nelson Mandela. He has left a lasting legacy of forgiveness and reconciliation. Lifehack has distilled is inspiration down to 10 life lessons from some of his great quotes: Never abandon hope or give up “The struggle is my life. I will continue fighting for freedom…
Capital city home prices have generally fallen over May reflecting the impact on affordability and confidence of this year’s three consecutive increases in official interest rates. The national capital city median house price fell by 0.8% over the May quarter to $1,287,476 compared to the April quarter, according to the latest data from My Housing…
There’s a lot of noise around property at the moment. Rising living costs, higher mortgage repayments, budget uncertainty and constant media commentary have left many Australians wondering whether now is really the right time to invest. That’s understandable, but for those who are financially ready, the bigger risk may not be buying the wrong property…
