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.
Just when we thought we’d seen it all in Australia’s rental crisis—skyrocketing rents, chronic undersupply, and fierce competition for even the most modest of properties- a new phenomenon is emerging that reflects just how desperate tenants have become. It’s called pet bidding. Yes, really. We’ve long been talking about rent bidding, where would-be tenants offer…
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Melbourne’s housing market continues to show positive momentum, although the pace of growth has moderated slightly in recent months. Melbourne property values recorded their third consecutive monthly increase: April 2025: +0.2% Quarterly Growth (February–April 2025): +1.0%, the strongest quarterly gain since October 2023 Melbourne Housing Market Trends Timeframe Price Change (%) Monthly (April 2025) +0.2%…
As parents, we all want to see our children succeed in life. And spreading their proverbial wings and flying the family nest to branch out on their own is a big move, particularly when they’re contemplating that first home purchase. While we might feel a paternal pull to help them up the property ladder, we…
If you’ve been reading the headlines, you’d think Melbourne landlords are under siege, and in many ways, they are. But as always, the devil is in the details, and the narrative isn’t as one-sided as it seems. Yes, rents have declined or flattened in several Melbourne suburbs, and yes, landlords are facing an increasingly hostile…
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Brisbane’s housing market continues its positive trajectory. While recent interest rate cuts initially boosted market conditions, the pace of gains has slightly softened amid broader economic uncertainty. Brisbane property values continue to rise steadily: Annual Growth: 7.8%, the slowest since September 2023 April 2025: +0.4% increase March 2025: +0.5% increase Brisbane housing market trends Timeframe…
We are in new territory for our housing markets. When we look back in a few years, it will be clear that 2025 was a year when property values and rents rose strongly in the second half. I see us heading into a property ”Supercycle” I’m not suggesting we’ll have a boom, but a Supercycle…
When it comes to most aspects of life, $1 million goes a long way. Whether it’s a lifetime of family groceries1, 75 years’ worth of household transport costs2, or smashed avocado for breakfast every day, for over 100 years3. For housing, however, $1 million is increasingly standard. In August last year, the median house value…
When we think of global conflict, we usually focus on tanks, troops, or treaties. But every now and then, the real battlefield lies in something far less obvious — birth rates, life expectancy, and population pyramids. And right now, the most pressing challenge Vladimir Putin faces isn’t NATO, it’s Russia’s ticking demographic time bomb. In…
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Sydney’s housing market continues to recover, albeit at a moderating pace. After a promising boost from the February rate cut, momentum has slightly softened, influenced by broader economic uncertainty. Sydney property prices have demonstrated moderate but consistent gains: April 2025: +0.2% increase Quarterly Growth (February–April 2025): +1.0%, marking the strongest three-month gain since August 2024…
In the world of property investment, your mindset can be your greatest asset—or your biggest liability. It’s not just about having the right strategies, the best properties, or even the perfect market conditions. While all these factors certainly play a role, the foundation of any successful property investment journey starts between your ears—with the right…
