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What would you tell yourself if you could go back in time and meet your younger self? What advice would you give yourself to make your future easier? Here are some of the things I tell the younger me. 1. Learn from your mistakes. Accept that you’ll make lots of mistakes along the way. They…
![[Podcast] What The Intelligent Investor Can Teach You About Thriving in Property Investment with Ken Raiss](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MY-podcast-613-Ken_Raiss-270x200.jpg)
Today, we’re diving into some timeless wisdom that has guided investors for decades, but with a twist—how these principles apply to property investment. Ken Raiss and I will explore Benjamin Graham’s teachings from his seminal book, The Intelligent Investor, a classic in the world of investing, often revered as the ultimate guide to building wealth….
This question is one of the most common questions I come across from beginner property investors. You see, in markets like we see today, investors, buyers, and even renters are waiting to find out whether they should take the plunge now or wait for prices to come down… or even crash entirely is some property…
![[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…
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…
![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…
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…
![[Podcast] Commercial Property Investment: A Wise Choice or a Gamble? With Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MY-podcast-596_Brett_Warren-270x200.jpg)
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…
