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 there only a small percentage of rich people? Why are so many people poor? The experts are quick to point the finger of blame at a variety of causes: low wages, America’s shrinking manufacturing base, U.S. companies moving overseas, China stealing our jobs, illegal immigrants stealing our jobs, poor education, the rich exploiting…
Imagine a Melbourne the size of New York City. Yes, really. That’s the trajectory we’re on. By 2050, Melbourne’s population is projected to swell to 9 million people, making it not just Australia’s biggest city by population, but potentially one of the most dynamic urban economies in the world. This isn’t some abstract urban planning…
I’ll get straight to the point… I believe the middle-ring suburbs of our big capital cities will be the best medium to long-term investment locations. Source of Image: Michael Matusik Here’s my logic… The latest government forecasts suggest that Australia’s population will increase from 27.5 million to well over 30 million by 2031 And…
Let me share something personal with you… I almost failed English in school. That’s not an exaggeration—it’s the truth. And for years, I told myself a story: “I’m not a writer.” “I’m not smart enough to write a book.” “That’s for other people, not me.” It was a quiet story, but a convincing one. And…
Warren Buffett is an American business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is regarded as the most successful investor of the current era, so we can certainly learn a lot from him. Here’s 10 wonderful life lessons from Warren Buffett: 1. It is better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behaviour…
There are 11.1 million dwellings in Australia with a total value of over $11 trillion, and at any time there are over one hundred thousand properties for sale. And now that inflation is coming under control and interest rates are going to slowly fall, strategic investors are back in the market actively purchasing properties knowing…
Let’s be honest—property investing isn’t a solo sport anymore. Sure, back in the day, you might’ve been able to buy a few properties just by reading the weekend papers and chatting to local agents. But today? The stakes are higher. The markets are more complex. And mistakes are more expensive. That’s why having a professional…
Let’s face it — managing money isn’t always intuitive. But the good news is, it doesn’t have to be complicated either. These seven simple yet powerful money lessons can shift the way you think about your finances and help set you on the path toward greater wealth and a more peaceful mind. So, let’s jump…
The main difference between property and shares lies in the depth and reliability of historical data. The share market offers extensive and dependable data, making it a valuable resource for financial decision-making. In contrast, property data often lacks the same level of reliability due to various factors, which I discuss below. Therefore, when making decisions…
Australia is changing rapidly, not just in size, but in shape. While our population has grown by 3.7 million over the past decade, that growth has been strikingly uneven. Some regions are booming. Others are slowly fading into the background. Understanding where and why this is happening is crucial not only for policymakers and planners…
