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Don’t expect a rate cut any time soon. The latest CPI figures have put a pin in that. The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator rose 3.0% in August, up from 2.8% in the previous month, to the highest level since July 2024. This figure suggests there is meaningfully more inflation pressure in the domestic…
The total value of residential dwellings in Australia rose by $213.8 billion to $11,564.0 billion in the June quarter, according to the ABS. The number of residential dwellings rose by 53,600 to 11,373,900. The mean price of residential dwellings rose by $14,100 to $1,016,700. This latest increase means that over the last 5 years the…
What if logic wasn’t the key to winning arguments? What if presenting undeniable facts only made people cling tighter to their beliefs? And what if this wasn’t just about others, but about you too? It feels counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Yet this explains why so many property investors ignore market data that could secure their financial…
Everyone loves a good story. Storytelling is a critical skill every business owner and entrepreneur should have. Here are ten quotes that should inspire your inner storytelling: 1. “The stories we tell literally make the world. If you want to change the world, you need to change your story. This truth applies both to individuals…
One of the biggest shifts quietly reshaping Australia is the rise of people living alone. While our headlines are dominated by talk of housing shortages, migration, and interest rates, the reality is that who lives in those homes, and how, is just as important as how many homes we need. Today, single-person households are the…
Success, as with most things, starts with attitude. When you’re struggling, a small burst of inspiration can make a huge difference. Here are 10 quotes about success to inspire you to keep pushing forward and achieve your dream “Nobody ever wrote down a plan to be broke, fat, lazy, or stupid. Those things are what happen…
It seems like property investors have become the punching bag of choice lately. The media loves to portray us as greedy landlords, politicians use us as scapegoats for the housing crisis, and some believe we’re locking first-home buyers out of the market. In fact, in the five decades I’ve been involved in property, I’ve never…
Let’s be honest—playing the lottery feels like harmless fun. A couple of bucks for a shot at financial freedom, right? But here’s the problem: it’s not harmless when people actually believe it’s a strategy to build wealth. It’s not. It never was. In fact, I’d argue that playing the lottery is just a tax on…
It’s human nature to compare. We compare homes, cars, holidays, and yes, we compare wealth. But most Australians don’t talk openly about money, so it’s hard to know where we really stand. Have you ever caught yourself thinking: “Am I doing okay financially?” Whether you’re a Baby Boomer enjoying retirement, a Gen Xer in your…
