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.
Australia is renowned for bright sunshine, beautiful beaches, natural wonders and vibrant cosmopolitan cities. Not only are our cities some of the world’s best, but they’re also some of the safest. But, of course, not all Australian cities are created equal. In fact, in some cities, crime rates are so high they could be considered…
Every property investor is looking for the secret to success, aren’t they? Some spend years searching for a mythical investment strategy that will be their path to untold riches. Alas, while they are on their unhelpful hunt, they miss golden opportunities that could have helped them achieve their financial goals and dreams much earlier. One…
Recently I was considering the concept of limited resource thinking. It is often the case that a business may be held back by the owners having limited resource thinking. What exactly does this mean? A business owner may think they are unable to grow or expand because they have limited resources. Those resources may refer…
Today, we’re talking about property data. We’ve all heard the saying, “The numbers don’t lie,” but what if I told you that relying too much on property data could actually lead you astray? That’s exactly what my guest, Stuart Wemyss and I talk about today. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless stream of…
All bets are off for a November RBA rate cut despite a drop in Australia’s annual inflation rate from 3.8 per cent to 2.8 per cent in the September quarter. The Consumer Price Index is now at the lowest level since the March quarter of 2021, and well below the peak of 7.8 per cent…
With inflation finally under control, the Reserve Bank now has no option but to cut interest rates. I’ll explain why this could lead to the biggest property market boom ever. When high population growth creates a shortage of housing and the purchasing power of property buyers increases, the inevitable result is a housing boom. These…
Lately, it seems like everyone’s pointing fingers at migrants for the mess we’re in with housing, but let’s be real—blaming newcomers is just an easy way out of facing the real issues. It’s easy to understand why: with headlines constantly highlighting record immigration numbers and skyrocketing house prices, it’s tempting to make a connection. However,…
Generation Alpha, born 2010-2024, is the first generation to be entirely born in the 21st century. This positions them uniquely as they face challenges distinct to their era. Unlike older generations, who did not encounter global events like the COVID-19 pandemic during their formative years, Generation Alpha’s experiences profoundly influenced their outlook on life. This…
Looking at buying your first investment property? Or maybe your next one? I’m sorry to say, but there’s no generic, one-size-fits-all approach to property investment. Residential real estate, as with any other investment vehicle, requires an individualistic approach. In other words, you must identify and address your own specific needs, goals, and circumstances in order…
Somebody said you have to love what you do, but that’s not necessarily true. What is true is that you have to love the opportunity. The opportunity to build a life, future, health, success and fortune. Knocking on someone’s door may not be something you love to do, but you love the opportunity of what might be behind…
