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.
If you’re considering investing in Brisbane’s property market but don’t know where to start or the best locations to look into, this blog will help. You see, after Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is clearly Australia’s third-biggest property market. And it’s no secret that Brisbane was one of the strongest property markets during the boom of…
Coffee – one bean with many possibilities. A big choice is how to brew it: espresso, filter, plunger, percolator, instant and more. Each method has unique equipment, timing, temperature, pressure, and coffee grind and water needs. Our choices of brewing method can be cultural, social or practical. But how much do they really impact what’s…
Politicians are raving about Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) as the future of our cities—but in my mind, they are just another political pipe dream. Build higher-density housing, commercial spaces, and amenities around public transport hubs to encourage sustainable living, reduce car dependence, and create vibrant urban communities. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Recently Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen…
Australians are fed up. The housing crisis is no longer a distant policy issue—it’s personal, affecting millions who are struggling to find affordable homes to buy or rent. With a federal election coming up, voters have made it clear: they expect real solutions, and politicians who fail to deliver may face harsh consequences at the…
One of the major reasons why we fail to find happiness or to create a unique lifestyle is because we have not yet mastered the art of being. While we are home our thoughts are still absorbed with solving the challenges we face at the office. And when we are at the office we find ourselves…
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In this special year-end episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, I chat with Stuart Wemyss about the key lessons we’ve both learned from the property markets in 2024 and what we can expect in 2025. Let’s face it, 2024 threw plenty at us—rate movements, geopolitical turmoil, falling consumer confidence, uncertainty about rate movements, shifting buyer…
As Australia’s rental crisis deepens, build-to-rent developments promise more housing—but will they build the right homes in the right places at the right price? The recent passage of build-to-rent legislation is expected to unlock 80,000 new homes nationwide, heralded as a significant step towards addressing Australia’s housing supply issues. These developments, often backed by institutional…
As the dust settles on a turbulent year in real estate, the absence of Chinese investors is emerging as an interesting shift in Australia’s housing market. Chinese buyers, once some of the most significant contributors to the new apartment sector of housing markets are dramatically scaling back their involvement. Data from the Foreign Investment Review…
Ever eaten that last slice of pizza, even though you’ve had enough? Or polished off kids’ leftovers, despite already feeling full? To understand what’s happening – and how to fix it – let’s explore your body’s “stop eating signals” (satiety signals). It’s helpful to understand how your body tells you it’s time to stop eating….
Australia stands on the brink of a monumental financial shift, often referred to as the “Great Wealth Transfer.” This phenomenon sees the baby boomer generation, who have enjoyed decades of economic prosperity, reaching retirement age and eventually passing on an estimated inheritance of $5 to $6 trillion over the next decade or so. This vast…
