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Today is another of our popular question-and-answer shows. It’s the replay of a recent webinar where Ken Raiss, Brett Warren, and I answered a wide range of questions asked by the participants. Today’s show covers strategies and considerations for building a strong property portfolio amidst economic challenges. Whether you’re looking to invest in Melbourne’s promising…
It’s a long-standing argument, isn’t it? Is it better to invest in regional Australia or in a big capital city? Only this morning I listened to a podcast where one so-called “expert” mentioned a raft of regional towns that outperformed the Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane property market over the last decade, and I’m sure statistically…
It wasn’t long ago that the media was filled with talk of a 40-year high in inflation, soaring interest rates vs. inflation, a potential property market crash, and our economy falling into an inevitable recession. Not to mention Russia’s war with Ukraine and the Middle East crisis causing a spike in energy prices and fuelling…
Today, I want to explore one of my favourite Jim Rohn quotes that I think will hit home for a lot of people. It states, ‘Everyone must choose between two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret’. The American entrepreneur was great at capturing the discipline required for success, and this particular…
Have you ever wondered why it’s easier for people who have money to make more of it? I mean, why is it that the second and the third million are so much easier to earn than the first million? Do you want to know what the biggest difference is between how wealthy people build wealth…
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, the intersection of psychology, demographics, and economics is more crucial than ever to understand. Morgan Housel, renowned for his deep reflections on human behaviour and finance, offers insights that can reshape how we think about wealth creation, investing, and the world at large. From understanding the role our personal experiences…
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Coffee is one of the healthiest beverages on the planet- True or false? Well…according to DrippedCoffee.com recent research carried out by many independent medical professionals from universities and health care institutes have shown that caffeine actually has many benefits to our bodies and minds. The caffeine present in our daily coffee can help us to…
Australia is renowned for bright sunshine, beautiful beaches, natural wonders and vibrant cosmopolitan cities. Not only are our cities some of the world’s best, but they’re also some of the safest. But, of course, not all Australian cities are created equal. In fact, in some cities, crime rates are so high they could be considered…
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Today, we’re talking about property data. We’ve all heard the saying, “The numbers don’t lie,” but what if I told you that relying too much on property data could actually lead you astray? That’s exactly what my guest, Stuart Wemyss and I talk about today. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless stream of…
Lately, it seems like everyone’s pointing fingers at migrants for the mess we’re in with housing, but let’s be real—blaming newcomers is just an easy way out of facing the real issues. It’s easy to understand why: with headlines constantly highlighting record immigration numbers and skyrocketing house prices, it’s tempting to make a connection. However,…
