Everyone is challenged by an obstacle at some point in their life. The real test is choosing to overcome those challenges or just giving up. Here are some words of wisdom to get you inspired: The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he’s dead. Bette Davis Only those who dare…
Property investors and homeowners around Australia are eagerly waiting for the day when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decides to lower interest rates again, in the hope that lower rates will go some way to ease the burden of higher mortgage repayments and strained affordability. With the official interest rate paused throughout 2024, holding…
It seems everybody I bump into has an opinion on our property markets. They’re reading all the news, and while some believe our property markets are going to perform well moving forward, there are still many property pessimists who believe high inflation and interest rates and affordability challenges will lead to a housing market collapse….
If you’re like me you enjoy your coffee. But did you know that coffee, one of the most popular beverages, is called, prepared, served and consumed differently around the world? Many countries in the world have coffee intertwined with their tradition and culture. Coffee consumption is almost always associated with social interaction, and every country…
Millennials, born between 1982 and 1999, are the most scrutinised generation in recent history, often misunderstood and unfairly labelled as entitled or lazy. In reality, Millennials have grown up in a world of unprecedented technological change, economic shifts, and evolving social norms, all of which have shaped their values, behaviours, and aspirations. As Australia’s largest…
Over the last few years two friends, both “high performing” salespeople, who expressed a burning desire to succeed in life and in their careers, quit their jobs. Things got too tough and they gave up. Couldn’t hack it anymore! I’ve seen much the same happen to property investors when the economy or the markets put…
Yes, it’s Monday morning again – the beginning of another week. We all know money isn’t the most important thing in the world, but without it, life sure is that little bit harder. So here are 10 smart sayings about money to inspire you: 1. When everyone rushes to one side of the boat, head…
While property investing may be simple, it’s not easy and that’s not a play on words, because many investors end up paying a huge “learning fee” or “Stupid Tax” as I like to call it. A fee that they didn’t expect to pay. That’s because choosing the right investment property comes down to much more…
Should you drink coffee before going to bed? I occasionally do and I thought it didn’t affect me. But I’m not sure after reading research that suggests that when consumed a few hours before bed, the most widely consumed psychoactive drug in the world seems to disrupt the body’s internal clock which sets biological rhythms such as…
While the spotlight often shines on Millennials and Baby Boomers, there’s a generation that’s been quietly yet steadily shaping the direction of Australia—Generation X. Often described as the “forgotten middle child” of generations, Gen X, born between 1964 and 1981, is making a profound impact across politics, business, and society. Despite their smaller numbers, this…