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 a beach person like me, you no doubt have had this experience — in order to get to your spot on the beach, you have to trudge through a seemingly endless duration of scorching hot sand, carrying your umbrella, chairs, cooler, and many other things. If you don’t properly prepare yourself for the…
Are you interested to know where Australia’s richest people live? And I’m not talking millionaires, but centi-millionaires, in other words, individuals with liquid investable wealth of +US$100 million (around A$144 million). According to a new report by Henley & Partners, using data from global wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth, there are currently 29,350 centi-millionaires…
ANZ has brought forward its forecast for the first rate cut to take place in February, however, it maintains the view that borrowers will only see two rate cuts in the coming cycle. The news follows better-than-expected results from November’s monthly CPI Indicator released on Wednesday. ANZ now joins CBA in expecting the first RBA…
Australia’s fertility rate has fallen to a new record low of 1.5 babies per woman. That’s well below the “replacement rate” of 2.1 needed to sustain a country’s population. On face value, it might not seem like a big deal. But we can’t afford to ignore this issue. The health of an economy is deeply…
Australia’s reputation as the “lucky country” isn’t just a label—it’s a testament to our ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive. Central to this success is our status as a migration nation. For decades, migration has fueled our economy, enriched our culture, and shaped our cities. But as we move through the 21st century, challenges are…
The allure of Australian real estate continues to captivate international buyers, with property searches from overseas increasing slightly compared to the same time last year. While the overall numbers have grown, interest from individual countries has shown some fluctuation, reflecting global economic conditions, political developments, and seasonal trends. Let’s take a closer look at the…
Knowledge fueled by emotion equals action. Action is the ingredient that ensures results. Only action can cause a reaction. Further, only positive action can cause a positive reaction Action. The whole world loves to watch those who make things happen, and it rewards them for causing waves of productive enterprise. I stress this because today I…
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No one wants to pay more tax than they need to, and no one wants to get in trouble with the tax man, so today Ken Raiss and I interview Rob Thompson, Assistant Commissioner of Taxation, who has a front-row seat to the intricacies of our tax system, and he’s here to help unpack some…
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Have you ever wondered what makes the greatest investors in the world not just wealthy, but truly fulfilled and happy? Well, today, we’re going to explore that question with someone who’s had the unique opportunity to sit down with the legends of the investing world – best selling author, William Green, the author of Richer,…
Australia is poised for a period of significant transformation, and the latest Intergenerational Report gives us a glimpse into what the country might look like in 2063. As we consider the long-term future, it becomes clear that these projections are not merely theoretical—they have real implications for investors, business leaders, policymakers, and everyday Australians. Understanding…
