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.
Why is it important to understand the difference between a repair and an improvement to your investment property? The property investor is often grappling with whether an expense is a repair or an improvement. This is critical because a repair can be written off immediately whereas an improvement must be written off over a longer…
Sure, there’s been a lot of talk about the challenges being experienced by First Home Buyers (FHBs) but the latest Mortgage Insights Report by Money.com.au reveals groundbreaking trends in the September 2024 quarter, highlighting their growing influence and adaptability. From Victoria’s record-breaking loan growth to the surge of “rentvesting,” FHBs are proving they’re anything but…
One of the most common questions I’m asked by beginning investors wanting to fast-track their success is: Knowing what you know now, if you were to start all over again, what would you do differently to speed up the growth of your property investment portfolio? I usually explain that in hindsight I would have spent…
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Are rate cuts coming next week, and if not, when will we get them and how many will there be? In today’s conversation, Brett Warren, Dr. Andrew Wilson and I discuss these questions and the implications of potential interest rate cuts on the property market and the economy. We explore how interest rates influence buyer…
CoreLogic reported that the total value of Australian property stands at an impressive $11 trillion, surpassing the combined worth of all listed companies on the Australian Stock Exchange by more than five times. Despite this staggering figure, financial advisors have typically concentrated their efforts on shares, bonds and superannuation, often treating property as an afterthought….
Have you ever wondered how quickly the property market can turn around? Well, Australia’s housing market has just demonstrated an impressive rebound. According to Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White, the downturn in late 2024 lasted only a single month before prices began climbing again in January 2025. She describes this as potentially “one…
Watch an exclusive, time-sensitive expert roundtable on the upcoming RBA interest rate decision. I’m joined by Dr Andrew Wilson and Brett Warren as we look at the case for and against. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis.
All over the world, people are working hard every day to create a strong financial future. While others are keen to leave a legacy for their children and grandchildren. When it comes to choosing what to invest in to boost your retirement nest egg, there are plenty of things to consider, from your projected superannuation…
Why are some investors so much more successful than others? While there’s no simple answer I can tell you it’s not because of the family they were born into or the school that they attended. In my experience, highly successful people from all walks of life – business people, entrepreneurs and property investors share a…
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About this time each year it’s customary for those of us in the property industry to peer into the future in an attempt to predict what’s ahead for our housing markets. While making such forecasts is not an exact science, I can safely make five predictions I am sure will be true for 2025. Then…
