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.
Australians have long prided themselves on enjoying the good life—sun-soaked holidays, sparkling new cars in the driveway, freshly renovated homes, and indulgent weekends out. But underneath this polished surface, a troubling financial reality is emerging. A recent report from Finder paints a worrying picture: over 6.3 million Australians are falling into debt just to keep…
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If you’re on like many Australians this weekend it’s likely you’re having a little bit more beer than usual and possibly more coffee. They have very different effects on how your brain functions as shown in the following Infographic. Beer is good for kick-starting your brain into coming up with great ideas, while on the…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is more than just the latest tech buzzword; it’s a game-changer that’s reshaping industries, redefining roles, and, most crucially, transforming leadership. The rise of AI is forcing businesses to rethink how they operate, make decisions, and lead their teams. As AI integrates deeper into our everyday operations, leaders are faced with a…
More than 64,000 people found jobs in September, beating economists’ forecasts for gains of 25,000 jobs. The jump helped to keep the jobless rate unchanged at a revised down 4.1 per cent last month, even as the participation rate – the share of working-age people either with a job or looking for one – hit…
Have you thought about investing in commercial property? You’re not alone — faced with the prospect of more moderate returns from their residential property investments, many investors consider this an alternative. By this I mean offices, shops, or warehouses. Some investors are looking for diversification in their investment portfolios; others are looking for positive cash flow….
According to Corelogic research, Australia’s national median dwelling value delivered a 6.8% annual growth rate over the 30 years to 2022. Across each of the past three decades, at a macro level, it was the 1992-2002 period that provided the largest capital gains, with CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rising by 77%. The middle…
Sometimes children can cut right to the chase with the questions they ask. A few years ago, I remember that after a particularly nice win on the share market, I rewarded my little boy by getting him a new computer game. He ran around the house like the excited seven-year-old that he is, and swept…
I know a reasonably common Google search is “what is Michael Yardney’s net worth ?” In fact, a question I’m asked frequently is, “Michael, what’s your net worth?” And while I can understand that this may be of interest to some people, I’m sorry to disappoint you… I don’t answer this question with a definitive…
Finally, your development project is finished and ready to market. You’ve done it! You pulled together an A team, secured your construction finance, found a reliable builder, navigated the local council maze to obtain development approval and finally your project is nearing completion. While some developers undertake this sometimes frustrating and undeniably challenging process to gain…
I’ve said it before many times, and it bears repeating once more: as a property investor, you will pay for your education. You’ll either pay for it by actively seeking to educate yourself, or by investing in courses, seminars, and mentoring programs that help you grow your wealth. Or you’ll pay for it by making…
