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![[Podcast] Believe it or not, the rich have 58% fewer problems, With Tom Corley](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MY-podcast-585-Tom_Corley-270x200.jpg)
In today’s show we discuss why the rich seem to have fewer problems and how, while money doesn’t necessarily buy happiness, it certainly can create less unhappiness. Together with Tom Corley, the co-author of my best-selling book Rich Habits Poor Habits, we challenge some common misconceptions and dig deep into why financial stability can alleviate…
What’s ahead for interest rates? While the Reserve Bank keeps telling us that rates won’t drop this side of Christmas, CBA Bank, Australia’s biggest lender, believes that we will get interest rate relief before the end of the year, and the “money market” still believes there is a 1 in 3 chance of this happening…
For more than a decade, inflation seemed like a forgotten relic, with prices around the world staying comfortably low. Measured as the year-on-year change in the price of a basket of goods, inflation was so subdued that many investors stopped worrying about its impact on their money’s purchasing power. The slow creep of price increases…
With the prospect of a rate cut looming, many investors and homeowners are eagerly watching how the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will move, and what the potential impact could be on house prices. As we know, interest rates are a key lever in the broader economic environment, and when they shift, so do property…
If you had $1 million to spend on property investment in Australia today, where would you invest it? What location would you buy in, and why? And what about if you only have $500,000 to invest? Where is the best place to buy an investment for this budget? And by the way… is real estate…
Are you wondering what will happen to the Melbourne property market for the rest of 2024 and into 2025? Over the last four decades Melbourne has been Australia’s strongest performing housing market ; however, over the last couple of years it has underperformed. In fact, over the last 12 months dwelling prices have been basically…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Sydney property market in 2025? Well…Sydney’s home values have continued to increase throughout this year, although the pace of growth is slowing. The surge in properties for sale in Sydney hasn’t yet slowed demand, with prices rising 0.2% in September and 4.5% over the past year. Both buyer…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Brisbane property market for the rest of 2024? Brisbane continues to be one of Australia’s strongest capital city housing markets and is likely to remain so throughout 2024, with dwelling values continuing to go from strength to strength. Brisbane’s housing market skyrocketed over the last few years with…
![How your brain functions on Beer vs Coffee [Infographic]](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/beercoffee.jpg)
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…
