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When it comes to building wealth through real estate, the fundamentals rarely change. Success isn’t about quick wins or timing the market – it’s about understanding timeless principles and mastering your behaviour. Fact is…You don’t need to outsmart the market – you just need to stop outsmarting yourself. Like you, I see that every few…
For as long as most Australians can remember, rising property values have been seen as a good thing. Something to aspire to. A source of security. A sign of success. When your home is worth more today than it was last year, you feel a little wealthier. Banks are more willing to lend. You might…
We often joke about ageing – the wrinkles, the aches, the memory lapses. Society constantly reminds us that “you’re not as young as you used to be.” But here’s what nobody really tells you: getting older comes with surprising gifts. In fact, there are plenty of perks that only show up with time, and they…
Australian home values rose by 0.8% in January according to Cotality’s Home Value Index, a subtle acceleration from the 0.6% increase recorded in December. Sydney and Melbourne are weighing on the headline numbers, recording a 0.2% and 0.1% increase respectively in January; a marginal pickup following the slight falls recorded in December. Every month, investors,…
Most property investors won’t lose money in 2026. But many will lose time. Years of it, tied up in properties that go nowhere because they bought the wrong asset in the wrong location and hoped the market would bail them out. The uncomfortable truth is that this year the Australian property market will no longer…
I regularly speak with smart, capable investors – many with substantial means – who still feel stuck. Not because they lack opportunity. But because the opportunities in front of them aren’t the exact ones they imagined when they first set out on their wealth-building journey. They’re waiting for the perfect deal. The perfect market moment….
Warren Buffett is known for many things: his reading habits, his philanthropy, his dedication to teaching the importance of money to kids, his business acumen, his wealth, and especially his investing style. He is also known for giving out priceless wisdom that has stood the test of time over the years. After all, who wouldn’t…
Negotiation is more of an art than a science. Skilful negotiation doesn’t come naturally to most of us – it’s something that needs to be learned, practised, and perfected over time. It’s often said that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert at anything, which means that most buyers and sellers, who only transact…
Australia is getting older, richer, and, perhaps most surprisingly, lonelier. At first glance, that sounds contradictory. We’re living longer, the average household wealth has grown, and our economy continues to attract global talent. But beneath the surface, there are profound demographic and social shifts quietly reshaping our housing markets, our workforce, and the way we…
Most people think the biggest threat to their financial future is a market downturn, higher interest rates, or choosing the wrong investment. They’re wrong. In my experience, long-term wealth isn’t destroyed by bad markets. It’s eroded by bad decisions – often sensible-looking ones made with confidence and good intentions. That’s what makes these mistakes so…
