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One of the most common questions I’m asked by beginning investors wanting to fast-track their success is: Knowing what you know now, if you were to start all over again, what would you do differently to speed up the growth of your property investment portfolio? I usually explain that in hindsight I would have spent…
We all belong to one – A tribe that is! So in our latest Demographics Decoded podcast episode, Simon Kuestenmacher and I delved deep into the rich tapestry of demographic tribes that make up Australia. It’s fascinating how we can group people based on their behaviours, preferences, and life stages. These groups, or “tribes,” provide…
In recent years, a cost-of-living crisis has dominated headlines, and inflation, rising interest rates, and economic uncertainty have tightened household budgets. But not everyone has been affected equally. While many younger Australians are facing mounting financial pressures, many older Australians are still spending freely, finally enjoying the fruits of years of diligent financial planning and…
We’re in to a new year and half way through the 2020’s, and our property markets have come through the roller coaster of the first half of this decade with flying colours. Of course, each year brings its own set of wins, challenges, and lessons to learn and looking back at last year – 2024…
Playing monopoly was a tradition in our family for a long time. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t come out as often these days – I guess I don’t play board games much anymore. In the good old days, I played Monopoly with my parents when I was young, with my children when they were young, and…
I love motivational and inspirational quotes because they remind me of the importance of a confident attitude. Here’s another dozen quotes to get you inspired: 1. “If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.” – Alan K. Simpson 3. “Confidence, like art, never comes from having all the…
Want to know what’s happening to the housing markets around Australia? Well… this monthly collection of charts from CoreLogic paints an interesting picture. Home values declined a little after nearly two years of consecutive growth, with CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index dropping -0.1% in December. This downturn is being caused by the widening gap between…
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…
What’s the outlook for the Australian property markets for 2025? Is this the beginning of a housing market downturn? Are property price falls likely to continue? When will interest rates start coming down or will the RBA raise rates again in 2025 because of stubbornly low unemployment and high inflation? Will affordability issues cause a…
CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI) ended the year on a negative note, with values down -0.1% nationally over the month after peaking in October and holding flat in November. Although the national house price may have dropped for the first time in two years, experts expect the downturn to be shallow and short-lived. The December…
